diff --git a/stage3/02-setup-system/files/00-gnome-initial-setup b/stage3/02-setup-system/files/00-gnome-initial-setup
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+# This file changes the wallpaper in the gnome-initial-setup session
+
+[org/gnome/desktop/background]
+picture-uri='file:///usr/local/share/backgrounds/loveimage.png'
+picture-options='zoom'
+
+[org/gnome/desktop/screensaver]
+picture-uri='file:///usr/local/share/backgrounds/loveimage.png'
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