Windows 8.1 Sync settings - Desktop background not syncing

sukle

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Hi there,

I'll try to make this as short and to the point as possible. English is not my native language, so I apologize in advance for any mistakes made.

Alright so I have a PC with a licensed Windows 8.1 Pro, been logging in with Microsoft account for about 3-4 months now and I absolutely love it. I purchased a laptop 5 days ago, and decided to format the whole thing and do a fresh install (the way I like it :p).

Of course I signed it with Microsoft account and everything was just lovely. My Metro apps came back, my theme synced etc.

The only problem I have is that my desktop background refuses to sync. I remember having "Synced theme" on my new laptop under My themes (Desktop right click -> Personalize) but I deleted that and now I have no idea how to get it back :(

TL;DR Signed in with MS account on my PC and laptop and desktop background doesn't sync. I deleted "Synced theme" and have no idea how to restore it.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Edit: I have tried switching my MS account back to local and then again to MS. Still doesn't work.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Hello Sukle,

Double check to make sure that you have the sync settings turned on for what you want.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5591-sync-your-settings-turn-off-windows-8-a.html

Afterwards, delete any old sync settings to start fresh.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/34624-onedrive-delete-sync-settings-windows-8-1-pcs.html

When you have your theme setup how you like, save it.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/6533-theme-save-windows-8-a.html

It'll take a bit, but eventually your settings will sync again.
 

My Computer

System One

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    64-bit Windows 10
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