Jillynn

Q: Desktop background changed

When I started my Mac, there was a new desktop background. Anyone know what this means? Thanks!

iMac, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 26, 2014 5:30 AM

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  • by a brody,Helpful

    a brody a brody Sep 27, 2014 6:37 PM in response to Jillynn
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    Sep 27, 2014 6:37 PM in response to Jillynn

    iMacs don't run iOS.     You can customize the desktop background through Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Desktop and Screen Saver with Mac OS X.   If you have a different background it could mean a different user is logged in, or you have a program that is defaulting to a Space with a different background through Mission Control in System Preferences.  Prior to Mac OS X, the operating system forum you posted to, application such as DéCor let you customize your wallpaper.  Without knowing what you are running, it is hard to say.  Go to Apple menu -> About This Mac.  And then knowing what you are running decide whether to pick a different forum to get your answer:

     

    http://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2463

  • by Jillynn,

    Jillynn Jillynn Sep 28, 2014 5:53 AM in response to a brody
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    Sep 28, 2014 5:53 AM in response to a brody

    Thank you for guiding me to the right forum. I'll post there. My worries are more along the lines of whether or not my system was compromised because when I started it, there was a background I didn't put there.