Can't use set desktop picture

I recently upgraded to OS Maverick and when I set it up I was allready using one of picture that I just kept in folders (they were either downloaded from the net or I took with my camera and/or phone, I don't keep them in IPhoto) . Then I transfered it to a Desktop picture that was provided in the Desktop & Screen Saver option on my laptop (I'm using a MacBook Pro laptop). Now I want to change it back to a picture that isn't in he Desktop & Screen Saver option but from a folder and no matter how many times I click it, it won't work. I even rebooted and tried again and nothing's happening. Please help!

nevermind... fixed it

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