FAQ

General

Q: What are the system requirements? Windows 10 (build 19041) or above, with .NET 8.0 installed.

Q: Does VirtualPaper affect system performance? VirtualPaper pauses wallpaper playback automatically when a full-screen application is in the foreground, so gaming and video performance are not impacted.

Q: Are wallpapers backed up? Wallpaper files and their effect configurations are stored in the directory configured under Settings → Wallpaper Directory. Back up that folder to preserve your library.

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Wallpapers

Q: My wallpaper is not displaying. What should I check?

• Confirm the file format is in the supported list.
• Check that the file path does not contain unsupported characters.
• Try re-applying the wallpaper from the library.

Q: Can I use the same wallpaper on all monitors? Yes — set the arrangement mode to Duplicate in Wallpaper Settings.

Q: How do I create a Web Interactive wallpaper? See Web Interactive Wallpaper for the required package structure.

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AI Features

Q: Does AI processing require an internet connection? No. All AI models run locally on your machine.

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Troubleshooting

Q: VirtualPaper crashes on startup.

1. Verify .NET 8.0 is installed.
2. Check the log file at %AppData%\VirtualPaper\logs\ for details.
3. File a bug report with the log attached.

Q: The screen saver does not activate.

• Confirm IsScreenSaverOn is enabled in Settings.
• Check that no whitelisted process is running in the foreground.