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I just upgraded my Windows 7 Pro (64-bit) to Windows 8 Pro (64-bit) and when I right-click on my desktop to change the wallpaper and settings, the wallpaper becomes grey (disappears) and the contextual menu does not show up (the taskbar icons are also slightly blinking the same grey color that the wallpaper changes to). I tried deactivating RainMeter, but the issue still happens with it disabled. I also have disabled my custom HyperDesk theme.
If after I right clicked I click away, the wallpaper doesn't turn back to normal until I click on the taskbar.
Anyone knows what may cause this issue?
Jeff Noel
Posted 2012-10-29T13:17:08.800
Reputation: 167
Win8 does not support contextual menu add-ons? I just found out there is a tool to
refreshthe computer in theGeneraltab of the system configuration. I will try that out. – Jeff Noel – 2012-10-29T13:34:24.693@Ghillied: What do you mean by "Win8 does not support contextual menu add-ons?"? I never said that and they work exactly the same as in previous versions. I was just listed potential culprits that are probably crashing. – Deanna – 2012-10-29T13:45:26.027
Oh okay, I misunderstood your statement. We'll see how it goes with the refresh. I'll then use the program you listed if it isn't fixed. – Jeff Noel – 2012-10-29T13:49:49.807
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@Ghillied (might be too late, but...) I would recommend taking a look at shell extensions first (ShellExView is another great tool for this). A refresh is rather destructive; looking at and possibly disabling/removing a shell extension is quite safe. Go with the precision option first!
– Bob – 2012-10-29T14:12:29.103