Visual Basic, How can I change the Desktop Wallpaper from a VB application

How can I change the Desktop Wallpaper from a VB application

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Hajdrik Attil #1 / 4	How can I change the Desktop Wallpaper from a VB application Hi there ! I need to change the desktop wallpaper from a program. I can change the desktop wallpaper's filename in the registry, but I don't know how can I update that..to make the changing visible. Please help me if anybody can ! Megathanx,
Tue, 20 Apr 1999 03:00:00 GMT

Intellec #2 / 4	How can I change the Desktop Wallpaper from a VB application Try this (From the FAQ <g>) Quote: > Hi there ! > I need to change the desktop wallpaper from a program. > I can change the desktop wallpaper's filename in the registry, but I don't > know how can I update that..to make the changing visible. begin 600 VB-SetWallPaper.txt <uuencoded_portion_removed> H<R!D96-L87)E9"!A<R!!;GDL(&YO="!A<R!">59A;"!3=')I;F<N(&5N ` end
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 03:00:00 GMT

Victor Fun #3 / 4	How can I change the Desktop Wallpaper from a VB application Quote: > > Hi there ! > > I need to change the desktop wallpaper from a program. > > I can change the desktop wallpaper's filename in the registry, but I > don't > > know how can I update that..to make the changing visible. > I'm surprised this isn't in the FAQ yet. there is an article in the vb knowledge base dedicated to this. just copy and paste! -- St. Louis, MO http://www.i1.net/~vicfung
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 03:00:00 GMT

Paul Godd #4 / 4	How can I change the Desktop Wallpaper from a VB application Quote: >Hi there ! >I need to change the desktop wallpaper from a program. >I can change the desktop wallpaper's filename in the registry, but I don't >know how can I update that..to make the changing visible. >Please help me if anybody can ! >Megathanx, It can be done because I did it ages ago (can't remember exactly). You need to force windows to recognize your change to the .ini file. There is an API call that will do this. Sorry to be vague, in a hurry Paul Godden Production Manager dex http:/www.dex.co.uk
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 03:00:00 GMT

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