Windows 10: Spotlight troubleshooting

Discus and support Spotlight troubleshooting in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; A Windows 10 Pro PC in workgroup is used by more people, each one with his/her local account. Spotlight stopped working for all the users. Some users... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Marius - Roma, Jan 9, 2021.

  1. Spotlight troubleshooting


    A Windows 10 Pro PC in workgroup is used by more people, each one with his/her local account.
    Spotlight stopped working for all the users.
    Some users still see background logon images change but cannot get information about new images neither provide feedback.
    Other users see the old traditional logon image of the very old Windows 10 versions the blue mountain lake.
    How can I troubleshoot and reset spotlight for all the users?
    Another Windows 10 PC un the same room works fine.
    marius

    :)
     
    Marius - Roma, Jan 9, 2021
    #1
  2. 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, Jan 9, 2021
    #2
  3. 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, Jan 9, 2021
    #3
  4. Spotlight troubleshooting

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Jan 9, 2021
    #4
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