Change backcolor or background image of a MDI Container form in .net

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i need to change the backcolor or background image of a mdi parent in my application. i tried changing the backcolor or specifying a background image, it won't work. i also tried looping the controls in the form to get the mdiclient and change its backcolor, also zero same result.

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