Wallpaper photo file location

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Wallpaper photo file location

I have a new Mac mini m4 and used the Microsoft migration tool to transfer all my data from a PC. The tool put my desktop wallpaper on the new Mac desktop, but then I changed it to a solid color through System Settings > Wallpaper, but would like to get the old photo back. Wallpaper settings is not showing it as a selection. How can I find that photo and get it back on my desktop?

I guess a related question would be does Mac have anything similar to Windows "Explorer"?

Thanks!

Rip

Mac mini (M4)

Posted on Dec 1, 2024 01:41 PM

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Answer 1

lanstrad1

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Dec 1, 2024 02:20 PM in response to lanstrad1

To bring back a missing Apple menu bar, you can try restarting Finder:

Open Activity Monitor from Applications > Utilities or by using Spotlight
Search for Finder in the list of processes
Double-click Finder and select Quit
Click Quit or Force Quit in the confirmation box
Finder will restart automatically

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Answer 2

lanstrad1

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Dec 1, 2024 02:18 PM in response to ripperT

All the images you want to use as Wallpapers on your mac need to be directly accessible in the Pictures folder.

Make sure they are not enclosed in a folder within the Pictures folder if you want to be able to select when you right-click from the desktop and select ''Change Wallpaper''.

This is also why I prefer to do such transfers manually.

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