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Ventura Wallpaper selection wont stick after logoff/powerdown

My Ventura 13.3.1 a wallpaper selection wont stick after logoff or power down. After restart, the default Ventura wallpaper returns and I cant have my selection selected. I have to reload a new wallpaper every time.



Mac mini, macOS 13.3

Posted on May 21, 2023 10:21 AM

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May 21, 2023 10:45 AM in response to A_Perez

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and set the wallpaper to what you want. Reboot normally and see if it took.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


Ventura Wallpaper selection wont stick after logoff/powerdown

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