Most of the times, it works properly.

But at times, it doesnt.

So, without any further delay, lets go ahead and make it work again with ease.

Click Check for Updates

Why Is the Wallpaper Engine Not Working on Windows 11?

There could be varied reasons for Wallpaper Engine not working on Windows 11.

Below, well mention themost common reasonsfor it.

Click Download & install

In this section, well sharesome working fixesto fix issues with the Wallpaper Engine app.

So follow the mentioned steps to do so:

1.Move to theWindows Updatesection of the PCsSettingsand chooseCheck for updates.

Once the updates are installed on your gear, confirm whether the issue is fixed.

Open Task Manager

Thus, we suggest youensure that startup access is allowed to the Wallpaper Engine app.

2.ChooseStartup appson the left, and then search for theWallpaper Engineprogram.

3.Right-clickWallpaper Engine, and from the contextual menu, choose theEnableoption.

Go to Startup Apps

4.Once done, closeTask Manager, restart the PC and confirm whether the issue is still there.

Thus, we suggest youupdate your PCs graphics adaptersand see if it works.

2.UnderDisplay adapters, right-tap the driver, and from the menu, chooseUpdate driver.

Select Enable

3.In the window, selectSearch automatically for driversto search for the new driver updates.

3.In theUninstall or change a programwindow, findRazer Synapse, and then right-click it.

4.From the context menu, chooseUninstall, and then selectYesto uninstall it from the PC.

Open Device Manager

5.Once Razer Synapse is uninstalled, reinstall it from the official site and peek if it fixes the issue.

Due to this, we suggest yourun this command-line utilityon your Windows 11 PC or laptop.

Below are the steps to run it:

1.Open theCommand Prompt appwith administrative privileges on your Windows 11 PC.

Update Graphics Driver

This could fix the Wallpaper Engine not working on your PC.

2.Choose theWindows PowerShell appunderBest matchin the search results to open it.

6.Once the DISM scan is finished, confirm if the Wallpaper Engine not working issue is fixed.

search automatically for camera drivers

2.In theLibrarysection, selectWallpaper Engineon the left, and go to theSupporttab.

3.In theSupporttab, follow the on-screen instructions to hit up the Wallpaper Engines support.

In case youve also installed the Stardock Fences app, especially the 3.10 version, thendelete it.

Open RUn

2.Click theUninstallbutton in theUninstall Stardock Fencesapp to remove it from the PC.

3.Once the Stardock Fencesapp is deleted, confirm the issues status with the Wallpaper Engine app.

This will delete the apps data along with the app from the equipment, which will fix this issue.

appwiz.cpl command

2.Once done, open theSteam app, and select theLibraryoption at the top to view the apps.

3.On the left, right-click theWallpaper Engine app, and chooseUninstallto install it on the PC.

4.Once done, again right-smack the program, hover the arrow onManage, and then clickInstall.

uninstall ExplorerPathcher Control Panel

Hopefully, the Wallpaper Engine app is working on your Windows 11 PC after trying this solution.

Exit the Windows 11 Insider Program

If youve joined the Windows 11 Insider program,leave it.

This is because Wallpaper Engine itself says that users with the Insider program could experience issues with it.

Select Uninstall 2

It tells you this at the opening of the program at the top in a yellow strip.

2.SelectWindows Updateon the left, and then choose theWindows Insider Programoption.

3.Expand theStop getting preview buildsection, and then chooseEnroll this gadget immediately.

Select Run as Administrator

Thus, to check this,reset the programs configs.

2.In theSettingswindow, go to theGeneralbutton, and go down to the bottom of the window.

3.Next to theReset config:text, click onResetto reset the Wallpaper Engine apps config.

Search Windows Powershell

4.After resetting the Wallpaper Engines controls, confirm the problems status on the PC or laptop.

12. turn off the Plugins

One reason for the non-working Wallpaper Engine app could be the plugins.

2.In the Wallpaper Engine app, click onPluginson the top and uncheck the installed plugin.

Windows PowerShell Run. as Administrator

3.Once done, click theOKbutton to turn off the plugins and save the changes on your PC.

4.Finally, check the issues status.

If its still there, continue disabling other installed plugins.

Move to Library section

If this issue appeared after installing a Windows 11 update, we suggest youuninstall it.

Doing so this fix Wallpaper Engine not working on Windows 11.

2.Choose theUninstall updatesoption from the results to view all the Windows 11 updates.

Select Support

3.Next to the problematic Windows 11 update, press theUninstallbutton, and then again clickUninstall.

4.Once done, wait for the Windows 11 update to get uninstalled from your Windows 11 PC.

So, eithertemporarily disable it or uninstall itand check the Wallpaper Engine not working issues status.

Click Uninstall

2.In theLibrarysection, on the left, right-clickWallpaper Engine, and then choose theProperties…option.

3.In theGeneraltab, tap the menu next toLAUNCH OPTIONS, and selectLaunch User Interface in Safe Mode.

FAQs

Why Isnt the Wallpaper Engine Working on Windows 11?

Click Uninstall

How Do I Fix My Wallpaper on Windows 11?

If youre unable to change the wallpaper in Windows 11, start your Windows 11 PC or laptop.

Why Isnt Wallpaper Engine Opening?

Choose Uninstall

How Do I Fix My Wallpaper Engine Glitch?

you’ve got the option to also troubleshoot plugins in Steam to easily fix the issue.

How Do I Fix Wallpaper Engine Error?

Click Uninstall

If this doesnt fix the problem, run DISM to find and fix the issues with the Windows image.

Not only this, but its also very easy to use too.

However at times, when running on the Windows 11 PC, it abruptly crashes.

Windows Beta Version

At last, let us know which mentioned fix helped you fix Wallpaper Engine not working.

Settings App

Choose Windows Insider Program

Choose Uneroll this device immediately

Click Settings

Go to General

Choose Reset

Wallpaper Engine

Choose Plugins

Click OK

Type Uninstall Updates

Select Uninstall Updates

Choose Uninstall

Select Properties

Choose Launch UI in Safe Mode