

If you want to start from a clean slate, please read the next section on how to fully reset all your wallpaper subscriptions - this is not necessary in most cases. Make sure the folder is entirely deleted to clear any invisible antivirus file locks or corrupted files. If you have installed Wallpaper Engine in a different directory, please look for the wallpaper_engine directory there. C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\wallpaper_engine.Navigate to the Wallpaper Engine installation directory and delete the remaining wallpaper_engine directory entirely.Open Steam and right-click on Wallpaper Engine, then select click on Manage, followed by Uninstall.Open the Wallpaper Engine settings, turn off the automatic startup at the top of the General tab in the Wallpaper Engine settings. If you have enabled the automatic startup functionality:.To fully uninstall Wallpaper Engine to clear any corrupted files: Most antivirus apps can block Wallpaper Engine files without informing you about it and certain Wallpaper Engine files will be permanently blocked. Check your antivirus settings for a way to exclude folders entirely. If you are using an antivirus app, make sure that it ignores your wallpaper_engine installation directory before you proceed with the steps outlined on this page. Various other issues caused by broken or inaccessible files.Wallpaper Engine failing to install or update itself.Wallpaper Engine failing to start at all without any error message.Broken or empty Wallpaper Engine user interface.Antivirus apps are frequently the cause of: Read this first if you use an antivirus app (except Microsoft Defender)Ī vast majority of issues we deal with are caused by antivirus apps blocking Wallpaper Engine or Steam by mistake. Resetting all Steam Workshop Subscriptions.Use the Wallpaper Engine analysis tool to create a debug log.Desktops with Integrated and Dedicated GPU Perform Poorly (dwm.exe).Performance issues / low FPS with certain games or applications.Limiting audio visualizers to music players.Sound / audio turns on and off intermittently.No Sound Playing / Audio Output Problems.Audio visualizers do not work / no sound detected.Video freezes / stuttering / bad performance.Exclude certain wallpapers from the search.Preview images / search results not showing.Wallpaper Engine window not displayed correctly.BattlEye anti-cheat terminating Wallpaper Engine.Android - Frequent Questions and Problems.

Wallpaper Engine missing in Steam Library."Content file locked" / Disk Write Error.


