Solved Same desktop background on all Microsoft account comps

Ackthatkid

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Hello, I recently finished my first build with windows 8 for gaming purposes and have run into a minor annoyance that should be an easy fix but I can't quite find the option to change it.

I log into both my desktop and my laptop through my Microsoft account to take advantage of One Drive for school, but both of my computers display the same desktop background whether I change it on one system or the other and I really don't like that as I want each of my systems to have their own "personality".

I know this is probably an easy fix and I am just overlooking the very option that is escaping me but some input would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Michael
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i5 4690k
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z97 Killer
    Memory
    2x 4GB DDR3 Raedon R9 Gamer Series
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA Overclocked GTX 760
    Sound Card
    Motherboard Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC G2460P 144Hz 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue 1TB and Intel 530 120 GB SSD
    PSU
    EVGA 600W Bronze
    Case
    Rosewill Blackhawk
    Cooling
    Hyper 212 EVO
    Keyboard
    RAZER BlackWidow Chroma
    Mouse
    Logitech G502
    Internet Speed
    15-17 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast!
    Other Info
    Sound System: HiVi Swan M-Series M10 2.1
    Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry 3
Hello Ackthatkid while logged in to your Microsoft account open PC Settings> OneDrive > Sync Settings > then under personalization setting on the RH side under Start Screen switch off My Start Screen & tiles layout also it is a good idea to check all of the settings and set to your preferences. You will have to do this for each computer.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x 2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    My own abomination, I call it the Money Pit
    CPU
    Intel i7 2600K @ 3.40 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Sabertooth P67
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR3 1600MHz CL8 Dual Channel Kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 ULTRA GAMING 10GB GDDR6X
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek or Nvidia High Definition Audio (HDMI)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung JS7000 50" SUHD TV or Samsung 27" FHD 60Hz 8ms GTG VA LED Smart Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x Samsung 870 EVO 250 GB SSD (Windows 10 Pro), 1 x Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB SSD (Windows 10 Pro)
    PSU
    Corsair AX860 - 860W Modular Power Supply
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Full Tower Case - Black
    Cooling
    CORSAIR Hydro Series H150i PRO RGB 360mm Liquid CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech K830 Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    10/100/1000 Mbps capable
    Browser
    (Primary) Latest Firefox version & Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    ESET Internet Security
    Other Info
    LG Super Multi Blue Internal Blu-ray Disk Rewriter - BH10LS30
    6x2 HDMI Switcher (6 inputs, 2 outputs) so I can send the output of my Cable Box, Roku, or any my 4 computers to either my TV or Monitor separately or simultaneously.
Thank you that was very helpful. Did not think it would be in the OneDrive settings!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i5 4690k
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z97 Killer
    Memory
    2x 4GB DDR3 Raedon R9 Gamer Series
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA Overclocked GTX 760
    Sound Card
    Motherboard Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC G2460P 144Hz 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue 1TB and Intel 530 120 GB SSD
    PSU
    EVGA 600W Bronze
    Case
    Rosewill Blackhawk
    Cooling
    Hyper 212 EVO
    Keyboard
    RAZER BlackWidow Chroma
    Mouse
    Logitech G502
    Internet Speed
    15-17 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast!
    Other Info
    Sound System: HiVi Swan M-Series M10 2.1
    Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry 3
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