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Symptoms
Consider the following scenario:
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You have a computer that is running windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
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You set a solid color as the desktop background.
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The Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service is running.
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You log on to the computer locally.
In this scenario, the Welcome screen is displayed for 30 seconds during the logon process. Notes
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This issue does not occur when one or more of the following conditions are true:
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You log on to the computer by using Remote Desktop Connection.
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The Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service is stopped or is disabled.
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You set an image file as the desktop background.
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For more information about how to set a solid color as the desktop background in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2, see the "More Information" section.
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For more information about how to stop or disable the Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service, see the "More Information" section.
Microsoft knowledge base article 2409711 describes a similar issue in which a 30-second delay occurs when you log on to a computer after you configure the "Hide all icons on Desktop" Group Policy and the "Normal Wallpaper" Group Policy in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
2409711 A 30-second delay occurs when you log on to a computer after you configure the "Hide all icons on Desktop" Group Policy and the "Normal Wallpaper" Group Policy in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2
Resolution
Update information
How to obtain this update
A supported update is available from Microsoft.
If the update is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the update. Notes-
If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific update. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
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The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the update is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a update is not available for that language.
Prerequisites
To apply this update, your computer must be running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
Registry information
To use the update in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this update.
Update replacement information
This update does not replace a previously released update.
File information
Important Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 updates are included in the same packages.
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The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
Version
Product
Milestone
Service branch
6.1.760
0.16xxxWindows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
RTM
GDR
6.1.760
0.20xxxWindows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
RTM
LDR
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GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
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The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2 and for Windows 7" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apps.inf |
Not Applicable |
62,334 |
09-Nov-2009 |
03:28 |
Not Applicable |
Shell32.dll |
6.1.7600.16457 |
12,866,560 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:04 |
x86 |
Apps.inf |
Not Applicable |
62,334 |
09-Nov-2009 |
03:13 |
Not Applicable |
Shell32.dll |
6.1.7600.20570 |
12,866,560 |
09-Nov-2009 |
06:59 |
x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
Service branch |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apps.inf |
Not Applicable |
62,334 |
09-Nov-2009 |
03:30 |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Shell32.dll |
6.1.7600.16457 |
14,164,480 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:27 |
x64 |
Not Applicable |
Apps.inf |
Not Applicable |
62,334 |
09-Nov-2009 |
03:30 |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Shell32.dll |
6.1.7600.20570 |
14,164,480 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:36 |
x64 |
Not Applicable |
Shell32.dll |
6.1.7600.16457 |
12,866,560 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:04 |
x86 |
WOW |
Shell32.dll |
6.1.7600.20570 |
12,866,560 |
09-Nov-2009 |
06:59 |
x86 |
WOW |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
Service branch |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apps.inf |
Not Applicable |
62,334 |
09-Nov-2009 |
02:49 |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Shell32.dll |
6.1.7600.16457 |
21,168,128 |
09-Nov-2009 |
06:06 |
IA-64 |
Not Applicable |
Apps.inf |
Not Applicable |
62,334 |
09-Nov-2009 |
02:55 |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Shell32.dll |
6.1.7600.20570 |
21,168,128 |
09-Nov-2009 |
06:06 |
IA-64 |
Not Applicable |
Shell32.dll |
6.1.7600.16457 |
12,866,560 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:04 |
x86 |
WOW |
Shell32.dll |
6.1.7600.20570 |
12,866,560 |
09-Nov-2009 |
06:59 |
x86 |
WOW |
Workaround
Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322756 How to back up and restore the registry in WindowsTo work around the issue, use either of the following methods:
Method 1
Set an image file that has solid color as the desktop background.
Method 2
Configure the value of the DelayedDesktopSwitchTimeout registry entry. This value determines the time-out interval of a session before Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 switches between sessions.
To configure the value of the DelayedDesktopSwitchTimeout registry entry, follow these steps:-
Click Start , type regedit in the Search programs and files box, and then press ENTER.
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Locate the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
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Double-click the DelayedDesktopSwitchTimeout registry entry.
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In the Value data box, type 5, and then click OK.
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On the File menu, click Exit.
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
More Information
How to set a solid color as the desktop background in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2
To set a solid color as the desktop background in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2, follow these steps:
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Right-click the blank area of the desktop, and then select Personalize from the menu.
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Click Desktop Background at the bottom of the open window.
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In the Picture Location list, select the Solid Colors item.
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Select a solid color, and then click the Save Changes button.
How to stop or disable the Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service
To stop or disable the Desktop Window Manager Session Manager service, follow these steps:
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Click Start , in the Search programs and files box, type Services, and then press ENTER.
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Double-click Desktop Window Manager Session Manager.
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To stop the service, click the Stop button, and then click Apply.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
940452 The Welcome screen may be displayed for 30 seconds, and the logon script interacts with me when I try to log on to a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates
Additional file information
Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2
Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Package_for_kb977346_rtm_bf~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.1.1.0.mum |
Not Applicable |
1,912 |
09-Nov-2009 |
10:55 |
Not Applicable |
Package_for_kb977346_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.1.1.0.mum |
Not Applicable |
1,947 |
09-Nov-2009 |
10:55 |
Not Applicable |
Update-bf.mum |
Not Applicable |
1,648 |
09-Nov-2009 |
10:55 |
Not Applicable |
X86_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16457_none_6c21f33f73355f32.manifest |
Not Applicable |
1,059,457 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:32 |
Not Applicable |
X86_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20570_none_6c8eee2c8c69857d.manifest |
Not Applicable |
1,059,457 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:31 |
Not Applicable |
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ia64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16457_none_6c2397357333682e.manifest |
Not Applicable |
1,058,441 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:55 |
Not Applicable |
Ia64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20570_none_6c9092228c678e79.manifest |
Not Applicable |
1,058,441 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:45 |
Not Applicable |
Package_for_kb977346_rtm_bf~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.1.1.0.mum |
Not Applicable |
1,660 |
09-Nov-2009 |
10:55 |
Not Applicable |
Package_for_kb977346_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.1.1.0.mum |
Not Applicable |
1,683 |
09-Nov-2009 |
10:55 |
Not Applicable |
Update-bf.mum |
Not Applicable |
1,658 |
09-Nov-2009 |
10:55 |
Not Applicable |
Wow64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16457_none_d29539155ff39263.manifest |
Not Applicable |
1,054,916 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:19 |
Not Applicable |
Wow64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20570_none_d30234027927b8ae.manifest |
Not Applicable |
1,054,916 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:15 |
Not Applicable |
Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amd64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16457_none_c8408ec32b92d068.manifest |
Not Applicable |
1,058,443 |
09-Nov-2009 |
08:00 |
Not Applicable |
Amd64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20570_none_c8ad89b044c6f6b3.manifest |
Not Applicable |
1,058,443 |
09-Nov-2009 |
08:10 |
Not Applicable |
Package_for_kb977346_rtm_bf~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum |
Not Applicable |
2,142 |
09-Nov-2009 |
10:55 |
Not Applicable |
Package_for_kb977346_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum |
Not Applicable |
2,181 |
09-Nov-2009 |
10:55 |
Not Applicable |
Update-bf.mum |
Not Applicable |
1,876 |
09-Nov-2009 |
10:55 |
Not Applicable |
Wow64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16457_none_d29539155ff39263.manifest |
Not Applicable |
1,054,916 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:19 |
Not Applicable |
Wow64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20570_none_d30234027927b8ae.manifest |
Not Applicable |
1,054,916 |
09-Nov-2009 |
07:15 |
Not Applicable |