Windows 10: Windows spotlight not changing

Discus and support Windows spotlight not changing in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I tried all steps in here: Open Settings. Click onPersonalization. Click onLock screen. Under "Background," make sure Windows Spotlight is NOT... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by KevincraftDapper, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. Windows spotlight not changing


    I tried all steps in here:

    1. Open Settings.
    2. Click onPersonalization.
    3. Click onLock screen.

    4. Under "Background," make sure Windows Spotlight is NOT selected and change the option toPicture orSlideshow

    5. Use the Windows key + Rkeyboard shortcut to open theRuncommand.

    6. Type the following path and clickOK.

      %USERPROFILE%/AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\Assets


    7. Select all the filesCtrl + Aand hit theDelete key to clear all old images if applicable.

    8. Use the Windows key + Rkeyboard shortcut to open theRuncommand again.

    9. Type the following path to where the Windows Spotlight settings are stored and clickOK.

      %USERPROFILE%/AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewy\Settings


    10. Right-clicksettings.datandroaming.lockindividually, then clickRenameand name themsettings.dat.bakandroaming.lock.bak.

    11. Restart your computer.
    12. OpenSettings.
    13. Click onPersonalization.
    14. Click onLock screen.

    Under "Background," make sure to enable Windows Spotlight.

    Solution 2

    1. Open Settings.
    2. Click onPersonalization.
    3. Click onLock screen.

    4. Under "Background," make sure to enableWindows Spotlight. If you don't enable the feature, you're likely to get an error while running the PowerShell command.

    5. Open Start.
    6. Search forWindows PowerShell, right-click the result, and selectRun as administrator.

    7. Enter the following command and press Enter to reset the Windows Spotlight:

      Get-AppxPackage -allusers *ContentDeliveryManager* foreach {Add-AppxPackage "$$_.InstallLocation\appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode -register

    Restart your computer. I have tried these 2 solutions but the windows spotlight didn't change so can you explain and fix it?

    :)
     
    KevincraftDapper, Sep 23, 2020
    #1
  2. Rose Cal Win User

    Spotlight

    Hi,

    Windows spotlight is an option for the lock screen background that displays different background images and occasionally offers suggestions on the lock screen. For us to better isolate your concern, we'd like to gather more information:

    • Is there a way for you to provide us a screenshot?
    • Have you made any recent changes before this issue occur?
    • Are you able to use spotlight before?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow these steps to modify Lock screen background to spotlight:

    • Open Settings.
    • Click Personalization and select Lock screen.
    • Under Background, choose Windows spotlight.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, Sep 23, 2020
    #2
  3. Windows Spotlight stopped changing images

    Hello,

    To address your concern with Windows Spotlight, we suggest that you follow the suggestion of
    Michael Metz on this link
    for possible troubleshooting steps.

    Get us back with the update.
     
    Marvin Barc, Sep 23, 2020
    #3
  4. Dyan Rey Win User

    Windows spotlight not changing

    Windows Spotlight on the lock screen

    Hi,

    There are multiple causes on why you're encountering this issue. To further troubleshoot the issue, we suggest that you disable and re-enable Spotlight. Simply follow the steps below:

    • Right-click on the desktop and open Personalize.
    • Open Lock Screen tab.
    • Under Background, switch from Windows Spotlight to a Picture or the Slideshow.
    • Click OK and close the Window.
    • Now Log off and log in.
    • Navigate to Lock screen and enable Windows Spotlight again.

    Let us know how it works.
     
    Dyan Rey, Sep 23, 2020
    #4
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