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Q257665: Cannot Disable "Stretch Wallpaper" Feature

Article: Q257665
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv osr2 win95
Last Modified: 11-JUN-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you 
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore 
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the 
registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS
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The background wallpaper (picture) for your desktop may be stretched, and you
may be unable to find a method to turn the "stretch" feature off.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the Plustab.dll file is missing or damaged and the
WallpaperStyle value in the registry is set to 2.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods:

Method 1
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Extract the Plustab.dll file from the Plus_3.cab file on your original Microsoft
Plus! for Windows 95 media to the Windows\System folder. For information about
how to do so, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files

Method 2
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WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems
that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot
guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor
incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

Change the data value for the WallpaperStyle value in the following registry key
to 0:

  HKey_Current_User\Control Panel\Desktop

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbenv osr2 win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Issue type        : kbprb

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