After an automatic update on 8/11 my screen is Brown and I can't get any pictures standby screen to work
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Hi Hwhamilrton,
1. are you referring to the screensaver or desktop?
2. what version of windows is installed on your computer?
Step 1
Try changing the background image of the control panel.
A. customization open by clicking theStart button, then Control Panel. In the search box, typepersonalization, and then click customization.
B. click on a theme to apply it to your desktop.
Step 2
Run the scan of SFC (System File Checker) to replace the corrupted computer files.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833
Reference:what is a theme? Using themes
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