DisplayFusion RSS: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0 DisplayFusion RSS: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] Mon, 25 May 2026 17:35:09 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0 RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#22 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:32:42 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#22 DisplayFusion Please help me with the same or similar issue - no matter what I select the wallpaper keep shows solid black..
Windows 11 ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#21 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:56:18 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#21 DisplayFusion Could you re-enable those settings and grab a log for me? Here are the steps:

  • On the DisplayFusion Settings > Troubleshooting tab, change the Logging drop-down to "L1: Log Minimal"
  • Reproduce the issue and note the time so we'll know where to check in the log file
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button on the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Reply with the file attached
  • Disable debug logging after sending the log
]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#20 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:12:41 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#20 DisplayFusion emm.. not sure why but if I uncheked first two options, it works again.. ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#19 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:44:39 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#19 DisplayFusion Do those same steps fix it up? ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#18 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:43:13 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#18 DisplayFusion Wallpaper slideshow stop working after recent upgrading.. Please kindly advise. Thanks! ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#17 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:48:08 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#17 DisplayFusion Glad to hear :) ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#16 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:39:16 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#16 DisplayFusion
Quote:
Can you try the following:
  • In File Explorer, paste this into the address bar and press Enter: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Themes\​
  • Delete the "TranscodedWallpaper" file in that folder
  • Reboot the machine
  • Try applying the DisplayFusion wallpaper


It works! Thanks! ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#15 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:16:05 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#15 DisplayFusion Can you try the following:
  • In File Explorer, paste this into the address bar and press Enter: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Themes\​
  • Delete the "TranscodedWallpaper" file in that folder
  • Reboot the machine
  • Try applying the DisplayFusion wallpaper
]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#14 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:04:17 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#14 DisplayFusion Please help me with the same or similar issue - no matter what I select the wallpaper keep shows solid black.. ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#13 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:46:01 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#13 DisplayFusion Could you send me a debug log? Here are the steps:

  • On the DisplayFusion Settings > Troubleshooting tab, change the Logging drop-down to "L1: Log Minimal" and click Apply
  • Reproduce the issue and note the time so we'll know where to check in the log file
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button on the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Reply with the file attached
  • Disable debug logging after sending the log
]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#12 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:08:11 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#12 DisplayFusion After searching the problems I am having caused by DisplayFusion, I realized the same problems asked over the past 12 years are still occuring. Nothing has been addressed. ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#11 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:42:27 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#11 DisplayFusion Hello,

Having the same issue when setting Website as desktop wallpaper. Per the above thread, I have tried:

- Internet Options -> Security -> Reset all zones to default
- Disabled "Use transitions when changing" option
- Removed all existing wallpaper profiles
- Reinstalled DisplayFusion 9.7

Diag. + settings screenshots are attached. ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#10 Sat, 09 May 2020 22:56:21 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#10 DisplayFusion Hello. I apparently have the same problem, but it seems that the solutions reported here are not effective in my case. What can I do?

Update:
ok, apparently I solved the problem by deleting the saved profiles. I have no idea how this solved the problem. I just hope don't come back in the future ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#9 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 23:31:47 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#9 DisplayFusion That did it! Thank you for your quick and competent help.

William ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#8 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 19:20:43 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#8 DisplayFusion Working perfectly now, thanks for the help! ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#7 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 19:17:19 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#7 DisplayFusion @Filleted: If you disable the "Use transitions when changing" option in the Wallpaper Settings window, does that make any difference?

@William: If you do this, it should fix your issue:
  • Open Control Panel > Internet Options
  • Click the Security tab
  • Click "Reset all zones to default"
]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#6 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 22:08:47 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#6 DisplayFusion Sent the wrong file my bad, here's the correct one ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#5 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 22:07:27 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#5 DisplayFusion Hope it's what you need ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#4 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 22:05:04 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#4 DisplayFusion Here you go, thanks for the reply ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#3 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 21:31:05 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#3 DisplayFusion Could you attach a debug log? Here are the steps:
  • On the Troubleshooting tab, change the Logging drop-down to "L1: Log Minimal"
  • Try to apply the wallpaper
  • Send us the DisplayFusion.log and DebugInfo.html files (can be found by clicking the Open Log button on the Troubleshooting tab)
  • Disable debug logging after sending the log

Thanks! ]]> RE: DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#2 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 19:02:37 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0#2 DisplayFusion I'm having the same problem. I can see the sources to change wallpaper but clicking on them does not register. All I have is black background.

This started when I reinstalled after a upgrade to Win 10. ]]> DisplayFusion will not apply wallpaper, just displaying a black background [Windows 10] https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:41:59 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/displayfusion-will-not-apply-wallpaper-just-displaying-a-black-background-windows-10/?ID=f7641b27-434c-435b-9350-84f12b9a32b0 DisplayFusion Hey, I've been using DisplayFusion with no issues for years but I recently switched one of my monitors out and since then it refuses to set the wallpaper to the image I choose, only displays a black background for some reason, thanks for any help!

Edit: I've tried re-installing/uninstalling, rebooting, etc. No change, just right-clicking the image and using Windows to set it as a wallpaper works fine, just not through DisplayFusion

Edit 2: Just realised the wallpaper still works on the lock screen as well, but the desktop is still black ]]>