Can't change Wallpaper OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)

I have had this problem for a long time even before Yosemite. Basically I can't change my wallpaper. I have Googled somethings and people say to delete the com.apple.desktop.plist file but the problem is I don't have that file! Please help.

Hi ..
Might be corrupted Finder preferences.
Open the Finder. From the Finder menu bar click Go > Go to Folder
Type or copy paste the following:
~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist
Click Go then move the com.apple.finder.plist file to the Trash.
Restart your Mac then open System Preferences > Desktop & Screen Saver > Desktop
To test click the arrow on the left next to Apple to reveal:  Desktop Pictures then select an image on the right.

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