Windows 10: How do I change the interests for the Widget on my lock screen?

How do I change the interests for the Widget on my lock screen? It displays sports of which I have no interest. All instructions I have found tell me to open the Widget? When I type in Widget in Win 11 it takes me to a Microsoft help page every single time. Is there step by step instructions? Why is Microsoft so terrible at simple instructions?

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Lock Screen keeps changing

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Windows Spotlight picks the photos from Bing and displays them in the lock screen. I understand that you have set a picture and it is getting changed automatically.

I suggest you to follow the steps to select the Picture that you want to be displayed on the lock screen. Please follow the steps mentioned below to set a Picture to lock screen:

1. Press and hold Windows + I key on the keyboard to open settings.
   
2. Click on Personalization.
   
3. Click on Lock screen.
   
4. Click on the drop down under Background and select
   Picture.
   
5. Click on Browse and select the picture that you want to set.
   

Hope it helps.

Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Lock screen background keep changing

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

As per the description I understand your concern about lock screen background, we will help you with this issue.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to personalize the lock screen and check if it helps:

Change your lock screen background:

• Right click on Desktop, click on Personalization, and on
  Lock screen in the left pane.
• Here, under Background (click on the drop down arrow) you will see
  Windows spotlight, Picture, Slideshow.
• Select Windows Spotlight, lock the screen (Press Windows key + L) and check if it helps.
• Also, you can select Picture, Choose your picture, lock the screen and check if the issue persists.

For more information refer: Personalize your lock screen

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue, we will be happy to help you.

 

Windows 10 pro lock screen widgets only shows 1

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

If your Windows 10 Pro lock screen is only showing one widget and looks different after an update, it may be due to changes introduced in the update or a configuration issue. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Review Lock Screen Settings:
   
   • Go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Ensure that the Background is set to a preference that supports widgets, such as Windows Spotlight, Picture, or Slideshow.
     
   • Below the Background option, you should see a dropdown menu for choosing apps to show detailed and quick statuses. Make sure you have selected the apps you want to show on the lock screen. Note that some backgrounds may limit widget functionality.
     
2. Check Group Policy Settings (For Windows 10 Pro users):
   
   • Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
     
   • Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization.
     
   • Look for the settings Do not display the lock screen, Do not display network selection UI, and any other settings that might affect the lock screen. Ensure they are not configured in a way that would limit lock screen functionality. If any setting is configured, try setting it to Not Configured or Disabled, then apply the changes.
     
3. Run the Troubleshooter:
   
   • Windows 10 includes various troubleshooters that can automatically fix common problems. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Select Windows Store Apps and run the troubleshooter. Even though it's for Store apps, it can sometimes resolve issues affecting system features like the lock screen.
     
4. Check for Corrupted System Files:
   
   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator by right-clicking the Start button, choosing Command Prompt (Admin), or Windows PowerShell (Admin).
     
   • Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. This will scan for and attempt to repair corrupted system files.
     
5. Reset Personalization Settings:
   
   • If none of the above steps work, consider resetting your personalization settings. Go to Settings > Personalization and reset settings like Background, Colors, and Lock screen to default to see if this resolves the issue.
     
6. Create a New User Profile:
   
   • If the problem is specific to your user profile, creating a new user profile might resolve it. Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users > Add someone else to this PC and follow the prompts to create a new account. Check if the issue persists on the new account.
     

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist