How to fix Wallpaper Engine not starting on startup

Wallpapers help convey your personality and break the monotony while you work or play. But systems aimed at automatically enabling these wallpaper transitions can fail.

Fortunately, there are several ways to resolve the issue of Wallpaper Engine refusing to start on startup. In this article we tell you everything you need to know.

Configure Wallpaper Engine settings

One of the reasons why your wallpaper engine may not start automatically on startup is if you have not enabled the setting on your PC. Here’s how you can activate these settings:

1. Open Wallpaper Engine settings.
   
2. Click the “General” tab.
   
3. Click the “Set high priority” tab next to “Get started with Windows” in the miscellaneous p.
   
4. Click “OK” to complete the setup.
   

Enabling these settings will ensure that Wallpaper Engine starts simultaneously as soon as you start your PC. Simply put, it will work as a Windows service. This is the easiest method you can use to start Wallpaper Engine when you start your PC.

Using the taskbar

If Wallpaper Engine still refuses to start automatically even after enabling its settings, you can try using Task Manager. Follow these steps to check Wallpaper Engine:

1. Launch Windows Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del.
   
2. Click the “Home” tab and search for “wallpaper32.”
   
3. Verify that the status is set to “Enabled”, if it is not set.
   

If Wallpaper Engine still does not start automatically, disable the “Start with Windows” option and restart your PC to check if the issue is resolved.

Update the graphics driver on your PC

An outdated graphics driver can affect the proper functioning of Wallpaper Engine causing it to crash. You can update the graphics driver manually using Device Manager or using third-party solutions.

Here’s how you can manually update your graphics driver using Device Manager:

1. Search for “Device Manager” using the search window on your taskbar.
   
2. Open “Device Manager” by double-clicking the icon.
   
3. Select “Display Adapters” and right-click on your graphics processing unit.
   
4. Select “Properties” and select the “Driver” tab in your GPU properties.
   
5. Click “Update Driver.”
   
6. Select “Search for drivers automatically” in the message that appears.
   
7. Click the latest driver update in the list to install it.

If Windows does not find any updates, it means that your driver is already updated. But you can also run a Windows update or check the manufacturer’s website to be sure.

You can also update your graphics driver using the Advanced Driver Updater. This process is much easier and faster. Here’s how you can do this:

1. Download and install the Advanced Driver Updater
   
2. Create and register an account.
   
3. Click the “Start Scan Now” button.
4. Find your graphics driver in the scanned list. If it is outdated, you will have an “Update driver” option next to the status p.
5. Click “Update Driver”

Set up your antivirus software

Antivirus software may block Wallpaper Engine from starting. Windows Defender or a third-party app could be to blame. This is how you can exclude Wallpaper Engine using Windows Defender:

1. Open your antivirus software and click on the “Virus and threat protection” settings.
   
2. Select “Manage Settings.”
   
3. Look for “Exclusions” in the administrator settings.
   
4. Select “Add or remove inclusions.”
5. Click “Add Inclusions” and select “Files.”
   
6. Choose the location where your antivirus application is and click on the Wallpaper Engine file to complete the process.
   
7. Windows Defender will not scan your Wallpaper Engine.

Using the System File Checker Utility

Corrupt system files can also cause Wallpaper Engine to crash and fail to start automatically when you start your PC. Using an SFC utility can help you find out where the problem lies and also fix it.

Follow these steps to successfully run the SFC command on your PC:

1. Search for “Command Prompt” in the Windows search bar.
   
2. Select “Run as administrator” in the Command Prompt app.
   
3. A command prompt will appear. Write sfc /scannow and wait for Windows to run the scan.
   
4. Once the scan is complete, restart Windows to confirm if Wallpaper Engine can start automatically.

Uninstall and reinstall Razer Synapse

Razer Synapse is known for increasing frames per second on your PC. This is especially ideal for gamers. But Razer can cause its wallpaper engine to not work properly if it was not installed correctly.

Here’s how to do it correctly:

1. Close Wallpaper Engine.
2. Uninstall Razer Synapse and delete all files related to it.
3. Check for the latest Razer Synapse update and install it.
4. Restart your device and check if the issue is resolved.

Check your administrator settings

It is important that you check your administrator settings to confirm if you may have mistakenly set the Wallpaper Engine file to run in “Administrator Only” mode. Sometimes this setting can also be activated by a different application. If this is the case, you may need to disable this setting to enable Wallpaper Engine to automatically start. You can do this through the Command Prompt app.

Follow these steps to disable “Administrator Only” mode:

1. Write “command prompt‘ in your search bar.
   
2. Select “Run as administrator” in the command prompt p.
   
3. Enter network user admin /active: yes to disable it.
   
4. Restart PC and restart Wallpaper Engine.

If all of these troubleshooting options fail, you can always contact Wallpaper Engine technical support staff through this link.

Frequent questions

Why does Wallpaper Engine refuse to load all wallpaper images?

If Wallpaper Engine refuses to display all images, it is most likely due to a corrupted graphics driver or your antivirus is preventing it from working properly.

Does Wallpaper Engine work on mobile devices?

Yes, you can use Wallpaper Engine for all mobile devices as long as you are not using any system older than Android version 8.1.

Does Wallpaper Engine damage overload your CPU and RAM?

No. Wallpaper Engine runs in the background and is designed to use system resources efficiently. This ensures that you do not overload the CPU and RAM.

Why are your wallpapers static?

Wallpaper Engine will automatically pause any running wallpaper if you maximize open windows. It can continue to run smoothly once you minimize the full screen.

Brighten up your desktop with Wallpaper Engine

Wallpaper Engine provides you with immersive and dynamic wallpapers to enjoy when using your PC. But it may refuse to start automatically from time to time, which can be annoying for users. Using the methods shown in this article will help you identify and resolve issues that could prevent Wallpaper Engine from starting during startup.