Windows 10: 4k wallpapers not available on Spotlight

As the title states, I am unable to see 4k wallpapers on my 4k monitor.Running the latest updates on windows and my gpu.

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Lockscreen wallpaper (windows spotlight) on desktop

The question was clearly mentioned on how to set Windows Spotlight wallpapers as desktop wallpapers. Please understand the question before answering!

 

Windows Spotlight should be an available option for wallpapers too!

Suggest it through the feedback hub. I believe 'Spotlight' is still a work in progress - clearly it doesn't work well for everybody yet - this is evident from posts here. However there are various ways spotlight
images can be used as wallpaper e.g. saving images yourself from the content delivery folder, which is updated every day. (Details of how to access these at this LINK )

The simplest existing option is probably to use one of the MS store apps - 'Dynamic Theme' is free and offers a choice of Spotlight and Bing images (You won't receive information about the Spotlight images - they are selected from the existing
catalogue, but Bing images do come with details) - There are various settings choices available for wallpaper and lock screen. - Ric.

 

Windows spotlight 1920x1080 images on 4k screen

Hi Coth,


Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Could you please help me with the below questions:

• Could you please help me with the make and model of the display you are using?
  
• Which graphic card is installed in the computer?
  

Meanwhile, please follow the troubleshooting steps as mentioned below:

Steps: Check the resolution settings.

1. Click on the Settings icon from the start menu.
   
2. Click on System > Click on
   Display on the left pane.
3. Select the resolution as 3840×2160 (4K)
   from the drop down list.
4. Click on Keep changes and restart the computer to check the issue.

I suggest you to update the display drivers. You can follow this article on 'Update
drivers in Windows 10' and check if it works out for you. For more information, you can check the article on
Configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen.


Hope it helps.

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Roohi Taj S

Microsoft Community - Moderator