Another solution is to use Files > Pictures > jpg right click and set wallpaper.
Do note as booted with vivid the wallpaper is hashed badly and I have to set wallpaper every time. The hashing is a separate bug. This is a Lenovo M58p with: DISTRIB_RELEASE=15.04 DISTRIB_CODENAME=vivid DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Ubuntu Vivid Vervet (development branch)" Linux Lenovo2 3.18.0-12-generic #13-Ubuntu SMP Thu Jan 29 04:35:32 UTC 2015 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux model name : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz model name : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 4 Series Chipset Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03) ** Attachment added: "Screenshot with hashed wallpaper workaround set wallpaper with Files" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/1405867/+attachment/4309040/+files/Screenshot%20from%202015-01-28%2020%3A41%3A46.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to nautilus in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1405867 Title: Settings > Appearance > Wallpaper does not change wallpaper To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/1405867/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
