Why does the screen background picture get reset to default when switching user

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Why does the screen background picture get reset to default when switching user

iMac with OS X 10.6.8

I have several user accounts on this iMac, each with a different wallpaper chosen from a common folder (library/desktop/nature) in the top level of the hard drive. (Which exists – can always reset background picture from this folder)

When I switch from one user account to another, the wallpaper picture, set on the previous login, appears for a moment and then is immediately replaced by the default blue.

This happens when switching from any user to another. I tried restarting the system but the problem is still there.

This problem just suddenly started and there have been no upgrades or changes to OS X.

Ideas appreciated!!

Posted on Jul 30, 2012 4:48 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 31, 2012 5:02 AM in response to Community User

I've found the answer.🙂

Today, the problem suddenly appeared on my other Mac, which made me look at recent apps..

I installed Team Viewer a month ago, (which is a great app apart from this) so quit it and removed it from the dock. Problem solved!!

The odd thing is that the problem appeared only after I had been using Team Viewer for some weeks.

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Answer 2

HiGeoff

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10 points

Nov 2, 2013 10:09 PM in response to Community User

Thanks and that's all good, but has anyone figured out how and what to tweak in TeamViewred not to change the background on its own? Thanks in advance.

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Answer 3

D_M_R

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Nov 17, 2013 11:14 AM in response to HiGeoff

Sorry, I can't help. I only use TeamViewer very occasionally, so just quit when finished. Have you tried contacting TeamViewer.

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