While you can change the Windows 11 background back to your choice, the wallpaper may revert automatically after you restart your PC.

Why does my Windows 11 wallpaper keep changing?

There could be multiple underlying reasons why the Windows 11 wallpaper keeps changing, such as:

You have selected the Slideshow option – It could be possible that the problem arises because you have selected the Slideshow option in Personalisation settings. Faulty Slideshow.ini & TranscodedWallpaper files – Sometimes, the issue may occur due to corrupted Slideshow.ini & TranscodedWallpaper files in the Themes folder. Sync settings are turned on – The Windows Theme sync settings, if enabled, may sometimes interfere with the Windows background. A recent Windows update changed the wallpaper – Chances are, that a recently installed Windows update triggers the issue and the background keeps changing. Corrupted Windows files – If the system files are corrupted, it can also cause the Windows 11 wallpaper to malfunction.

How do I stop my Windows 11 wallpaper from changing automatically?

Do not hesitate to try some of the preliminary checks:

Remove any third-party apps you recently added. Scan Windows for malware. Uninstall the recent Windows update.

If the above steps fail to work, you can try the below workarounds if the Windows 11 wallpaper still keeps changing.

1. Tweak the power options

Once done, exit the Power Options window, restart your PC, and check if the Windows 11 background issue is resolved.

2. Delete files in the Themes folder

3. Disable the slideshow in the desktop background 

Once you have set the background, there should not be any conflict with the Windows 11 desktop background. SPONSORED

4. Rebuild your icon cache

Now, restart your PC and check if Windows 11 still keeps changing the desktop wallpapers.

5. Turn off sync on Windows 11

At the same time, you can use the system file checker tool to repair any corrupted system files that may be causing the issue. Alternatively, you can perform a clean boot to look for the exact service that’s causing the problem where Windows 11 keeps changing wallpaper on its own. You may also try and use a local account to check if that helps fix the glitch with the Windows 11 background. If none of the above methods work, it’s recommended to perform a system restore to revert your Windows OS to a previously working state. For any other issues related to the Windows 11 background, do let us know in the comments box below.

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