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32 bit build of xfdesktop 4.20 does not change wallpaper without manually using "xfdesktop --reload" afterwards

Issue Description

32 bit build of xfdesktop 4.20 does not change wallpaper without manually using "xfdesktop --reload" afterwards. 64 bit builds do not exhibit this behavior.

Steps to Reproduce Issue

Use a 32 bit build of xfdesktop built on debian bookworm (12). Select a wallpaper in the desktop settings chooser or in the right click function in thunar. Wallpaper will not change. xfdesktop --reload or logout/login for wallpaper to become visible. Also affects 32 bit builds of variety and nitrogen just out-right crashes.

Expected Behavior

Wallpaper changes without needing manual referesh with xfdesktop --reload

Additional Information

graphics driver in use doesn't seem to matter, but is reproducible in virtualbox with vmwgfx graphics driver

Environment & Versions

4.20, debian bookworm 12 MX Linux 23.5

  • OS distribution and version: 4.20 debian bookworm 12 MX Linux 23.5 (32 bit linux-image-6.1.0-20-686-pae by debian )
  • Overall Xfce version: 4.20
  • xfdesktop version 4.20
  • Windowing system (X11/Wayland): X11
  • Compositor and version (if Wayland):
  • GTK Theme: adwaita
  • Icon Theme: adwaita
  • UI Scale Factor: 1
  • GTK 3.24.38
Edited by Dolphin Oracle