Naturally, Windows 7 users hold the ability to grace their desktop with a wallpaper of their choosing quite dear. So when the KB4534310 update broke a function in the user32.dll file making it so any desktop backgrounds that were configured to use the Stretch option were replaced by a solid black background, users were understandably outraged. Much like how having a non-genuine copy of Windows prevents you from changing your desktop background and gives your desktop a permanent black background, this little hiccup does the same thing. If you’ve had your desktop background disappear and be replaced by a dour black background following the final security update for Windows 7, here are two solutions you can use to get your desktop background back:
Solution 1: Uninstall the KB4534310 Update
To combat issues exactly like this one caused by recently installed updates, Windows 7 allows you to manually uninstall selected updates. In order to uninstall the KB4534310 update, you need to: When your computer boots up, you should have your desktop background back. Uninstalling update KB4534310 is the most efficient way to get rid of the underlying problem and take back control of your desktop background. However, be warned – update KB4534310 is a collection of security updates for your computer, and uninstalling it may leave your computer at risk. Users who would rather not make their computer any more vulnerable to threats are advised to use Solution 2 instead.
Solution 2: Switch to a Different Picture Position
Update KB4534310 only disables the Stretch picture position option. Even though Stretch is the best option available, there are still others, and switching to one of them will give you your desktop background back. In order to switch to a different picture position, you need to: You should now have your beloved desktop background back!
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