Windows 10: How do I enable my WIndows 11 to have a lock screen slideshow based off of the folder that...

The error message is that the folder isn't supported because of it location. Then it tells me to choose another folder. I already tried to change the location of the folder to see if alternative locations are supported, however it still didn't not allow me to use the folder of my preference. How do I enable the folder of my preference to be supported?

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Lock Screen slideshow DOESN'T WORK (Windows 11)

Hello! My name is Mostafa, and I’m an independent advisor and a long-time Microsoft user.

I’m sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with your lock screen slideshow on Windows 11. Here are some things you can try to resolve the issue:

Check if your PC needs any Windows Updates and update it if necessary.

Set Windows 11 lock screen slideshow manually.

Activate Windows to use slideshow feature.

Check images if they are not deleted.

Do not delete selected folder for slideshow.

Re-add folders and images.

Do not turn off screen after slideshow has played.

Check the below links to try some solutions.

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/lock-screen-slid...

https://www.oneninespace.com/fix-windows-11-loc...

I hope the above steps helped you. Thank you.

Best,

Mostafa

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windows 10 lock screen slideshow timing...

Hello Andrew,

I understand your concern and we will try our best to help you resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps. Refer to the below steps:

• 
  Type Lock screen in the search bar and press enter
  
• 
  Select Advanced Slideshow settings
  
• 
  Click on Turn off screen after slideshow has played for and select the time limit
  

Let us know if you need more information and we'll be happy to assist.

 

Can i have the same preview layout like window 10 slideshow lock screen on window 10 slideshow desktop background ?

Hi,

You can have the same preview layout for your lock screen and desktop background slideshow as long as the photos are saved on the same folder. To change the desktop background picture to slideshow, please follow these steps:

• Open the Settings app.
• Click on Personalization.
• Under Background, choose Slideshow.
• Click on Browse, and then navigate to your slideshow folder that you have created to specify the directory.
• Set the time interval. Under Change picture every choose your time preference of between 1 minute and 1 day.

After customizing the desktop background, you'll need to configure the lock screen slideshow settings too. Follow the steps given on this article and select the same slideshow folder:

Personalize your lock screen.

Let us know if you need further assistance.