Desktop Wallpaper Black, Background Patterns in Metro Start Menu Disabled

Host: OSX 10.9.2 (Macbook Air 2013)
Parallels: Parallels Desktop Build 9.0.24229
Virtual:Windows 8.1

Greetings All,

I have 2 issues...

Issue 1) My desktop wallpaper is black, no matter what image I choose. If I don't use an image as a wallpaper, and choose a solid color as the desktop, I *can* change the background from black to any color. If I change back to an image as the wallpaper, the desktop reverts to solid black. I cannot see an image as my wallpaper.

Issue 2) In the Metro Start Menu, under settings>personalize, all of the background patterns are greyed out (disabled). I can only choose a solid color.

Note: I've reinstalled Parallels Tools; same problem.

Any thoughts on this? I've searched google and the forums, could not find a solution. Any assistance is sincerely appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
fromjosh2u

 

Hi fromjosh2u,

In Order to enable background patterns please Activate Windows 8.1. Follow the steps as suggested at: http://kb.parallels.com/114051

 

Hi
I think that your windows are not genuine Or Its update on the Internet an unauthorized site.
Thanks
JoyN