How To Reposition a Centered Wallpaper Bitmap on The Desktop

ID: Q135599

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51

SUMMARY

In Windows and Windows for Workgroups you can change the position of the centered wallpaper bitmap using a WIN.INI setting. You can change the position of the centered wallpaper bitmap in Windows NT by modifying the registry.


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Windows and Windows for Workgroups

To change the position of the centered wallpaper bitmap under Windows or Windows for Workgroups, edit the [Desktop] section of the WIN.INI file to reposition the centered wallpaper bitmap. For example, the following entries will place a single bitmap image in the upper left hand corner of the screen: 

   WallPaperOriginX=1
   WallPaperOriginY=2

Windows NT

To change the position of the centered wallpaper bitmap under Windows NT:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.
  1. Run Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE).


  2. From the HKEY_CURRENT_USER subtree, go to the following key:
    \Control Panel\Desktop


  3. From the Edit menu, choose Add Value.


  4. Add the following and then choose OK: 
    
      Value Name: WallPaperOriginX
      Data Type:  REG_SZ


  5. Enter the desired starting value for the X axis in the sting field and then choose OK.


  6. From the Edit menu, choose Add Value.


  7. Add the following and then choose OK: 
    
      Value Name: WallPaperOriginY
      Data Type:  REG_SZ


  8. Enter the desired starting value for the Y axis in the sting field and then choose OK.


  9. Shutdown and restart Windows NT.


Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 prodnt wallpaperorigin

Keywords : ntgeneral nthowto
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11; winnt:3.5,3.51
Platform : WINDOWS winnt
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Last Reviewed: October 27, 1999
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