How can I find the file that is currently used as a wallpaper in Windows 7?
Solution 1:
The original file is stored in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\General\WallpaperSource.
Solution 2:
If you right click on the desktop and select customize, then you can click on "wallpaper" in the bottom left area of the window, which shows you (among others) the wallpaper that you currently have selected. Then you can again right click and select properties and get the path to the file.
Solution 3:
BioniX Wallpaper Changer has a function called 'Restore wallpaper' (the button is located in 'Settings' tab).
To view the original wallpaper file name:
- Set the Log to 'verbose' the 'Restore wallpaper' button .
- Now you should see the name of the original in the log.
Note that you can set BioniX Wallpaper Changer to always show the name of the wallpaper directly on your desktop. This way you won't get lost again :)