Cannot Disable "Stretch Wallpaper" Feature (257665)
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This article was previously published under Q257665 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
The background wallpaper (picture) for your desktop may be stretched, and you may be unable to find a method to turn the "stretch" feature off.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Plustab.dll file is missing or damaged and the WallpaperStyle value in the registry is set to 2.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods:
Method 1
Extract the Plustab.dll file from the Plus_3.cab file
on your original Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 media to the Windows\System folder. For information about how to do so, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files
Method 2WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk.
Change the data value for the WallpaperStyle value in the following registry key to 0:
HKey_Current_User\Control Panel\Desktop
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 6/11/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbprb KB257665 |
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