diff --git a/kuro/theme.py b/kuro/theme.py
index f6f0946..f85eb9e 100644
--- a/kuro/theme.py
+++ b/kuro/theme.py
@@ -646,6 +646,9 @@ class Kuro(BaseTheme):
         self.log_info("Starting KDE connect indicator...")
         utils.execute_once("/usr/bin/kdeconnect-indicator")
 
+        self.log_info("Starting automatic backup scheduler...")
+        utils.execute_once("/usr/bin/vorta")
+
         # Update color scheme
         self.initialize_colorscheme()
 
@@ -782,7 +785,7 @@ class Kuro(BaseTheme):
         wallpapers = []
         wallpaper_dir = Config.get("desktop_bg_folder", "")
         try:
-            wallpapers = os.listdir(wallpaper_dir)
+            wallpapers = [x for x in os.listdir(wallpaper_dir) if ".vertical." not in x]
         except os.error as e:
             logger.warning("Could not load wallpapers from directory: {}".format(e))