Windows 11 - PcaWallpaperAppDetect Error

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PcaWallpaperAppDetect Error on Windows 11
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Solution: 

  1.  Open Task Scheduler: Type "Task Scheduler" in the search box on the task bar and press Enter to open it. 

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  2. Navigate to the Task: In the Task Scheduler, expand the following nodes in the left tree view: Task Scheduler Library -> Microsoft -> Windows -> Application Experience. ​​​​​​​

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  3.   Delete the Task: Find the task named "PcaWallpaperAppDetect" in the middle list view. 

    1. Right-click on the task and select "Delete" from the pop-up menu. 

    2. Confirm the deletion by clicking "Yes" in the confirmation dialog box.

  4. Restart Your Computer: After deleting the task, restart your computer to ensure the changes take effect.

Additional information:
More Information can be found in Microsoft's Documentation here:  https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4019093/run-dell-error 
For further questions, feel free to reach out to the Service Desk

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Article ID: 635
Created
Tue 10/21/25 8:30 PM