Windows 10: How to enable Windows Spotlight option for lock screen in Windows 11 Education?

Hi, I have a problem with Windows Spotlight on my Windows 11 Education edition. I want to use Windows Spotlight as my lock screen background, but the option is not showing up in the Settings app. I only see Picture and Slideshow options under Background.I have downloaded Windows 10 from Microsoft website and activated it with my personal Microsoft account on my personal device i.e., my university is not managing my account/device. I have attached some screenshots of my settings and the error message I get when I try to enable Windows Spotlight.Can anyone please help me fix this issue?Thank y

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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.

 

Spotlight not available Windows 11 (Education)

Hi,

could you help me how can I enable Spotlight in Windows 11 (Education)?

I only can choose on lock screen drop down Picture or Slideshow.

Thank you!

 

How to fix problems with lock screen images (Windows Spotlight)

This Windows 10 Tip
highlights the Windows Spotlight setting, which automatically uploads beautiful images of scenery daily from around the world for the background on the lock screen.

What steps should I try if I’m having trouble with Windows Spotlight?
For example, what should I do if:

• The Windows Spotlight image doesn’t appear on the lock screen.
• The Windows Spotlight image doesn’t appear on the sign-in screen.
• The Windows Spotlight option doesn’t appear in my lock screen settings.
• The Windows Spotlight image isn’t changing. (It shows the same image every day.)