diff --git a/.config/x11/xprofile b/.config/x11/xprofile
index 72d6b338..dd58f108 100755
--- a/.config/x11/xprofile
+++ b/.config/x11/xprofile
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 # If you use startx/xinit like a Chad, this file will also be sourced.
 
 xrandr --dpi 96		# Set DPI. User may want to use a larger number for larger screens.
-setbg &			# set the background with the `setbg` script
+setbg ${XDG_DATA_HOME:-$HOME/.local/share/}/bg &			# set the background with the `setbg` script
 #xrdb ${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-$HOME/.config}/x11/xresources & xrdbpid=$!	# Uncomment to use Xresources colors/settings on startup
 remaps &		# run the remaps script, switching caps/esc and more; check it for more info