Windows 10: I changed the lock screen background by accident and I preferred the windows Spotlight...

Discus and support I changed the lock screen background by accident and I preferred the windows Spotlight... in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi guys, so today when i was changing my normal desktop background, by accident i also clicked on the button to apply that image to the lock screen... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/zEqwerty-, Oct 4, 2020.

  1. I changed the lock screen background by accident and I preferred the windows Spotlight...


    Hi guys, so today when i was changing my normal desktop background, by accident i also clicked on the button to apply that image to the lock screen too... I had windows Spotlight activated before and I actually liked to see the very different backgrounds every time I logged into my pc. The problem is I don't have Windows activated and I can't seem to just go back to the Windows Spotlight option... Is there anything i can do to delete my lock screen image? Thank you

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    /u/zEqwerty-, Oct 4, 2020
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  2. Dyan Rey Win User

    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, Oct 4, 2020
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  3. 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, Oct 4, 2020
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  4. I changed the lock screen background by accident and I preferred the windows Spotlight...

    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.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Oct 4, 2020
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