Windows 10: Lock screen- Why won't the image change?

I've been trying to change my lock screen picture but nothing is working. Even tried restarting the system and it won't change.

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Changing lock screen photos

Hi Kirk,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and will assist you.

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

• Navigate to Start>Settings>Personalization.
• In the left navigation pane, click on Lock screen.
• In the right pane, select Pictures from the drop down list under
  Background.
• Select the picture from the list or click on Browse to select your saved images and set as lock screen image.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

Lock screen picture won't change

Hi Sher,

Something seems to be preventing you from customizing the lock screen. This may be due to recent changes on the system or some corrupted components. To guide you better in resolving the problem, please answer these questions:

• Did you install any programs or updates before you encountered this problem?
• Are you able to change other Personalization items in
  Settings aside from Lock screen?
• What suggestions have you looked into?

We recommend running the System File Checker tool to find missing or corrupted files on your computer. This tool will scan and fix system issues that may be leading to the difficulty you are facing when customizing your lock screen. Click

this link to learn about how you can use the suggested tool.

You can also use the Photos app to set a different lock screen image. Follow these steps:

• Using File Explorer, locate the image that you want to set as your lock screen.
• Double-click on the image file to open it using the Photos app.
• In case a different app is set to open your images by default, right-click on the image instead, choose
  Open with then select Photos.
• Once you have the image open using the Photos app, click on the See more button (
  
  ).
• Choose Set as.
• Select Set as lock screen.

Let us know if the suggestions allow you to change your lock screen image on the computer.

Regards.

 

How to change startup lock screen?

Hi Nic,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand that Lock screen image is same every time you login.

To change the image in the lock screen follow the steps:

• Right click on the desktop.
• Click on personalize.
• Select lock screen at the left pane.
• Change the background option as picture from the drop down.
• Then select the picture you want to save it as lock screen image from the default images or click on browse to select more images saved in your computer.

Hope this information is helpful, Let us know if you need further assistance.