Windows 10: the selection is locked

Discus and support the selection is locked in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; when i touch the keyboard this massege (you can't make this change because the selection is locked ) wil apper... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by tasnimgamal, Oct 29, 2018.

  1. TASNIMGAMAL
    tasnimgamal Win User

    the selection is locked


    when i touch the keyboard this massege (you can't make this change because the selection is locked ) wil apper

    :)
     
    tasnimgamal, Oct 29, 2018
    #1
  2. SACHIN V RAO
    Sachin V Rao Win User

    Lock screen woes

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps to try resolving the issue.

    Setting the timeout for Lock Screen

    • Press Windows + I and select personalization.
    • Select Lock screen.

    • Select the Screen Timeout setting.
    • Select the time of timeout you need and check.

    Keep us posted if the issue resolves to help you better.
     
    Sachin V Rao, Oct 29, 2018
    #2
  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    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.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Oct 29, 2018
    #3
  4. RAKESH NARAYANASWAMY
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy Win User

    the selection is locked

    Lock screen issue

    Hi Bob,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow these steps:


    • Go to Settings>>Personalization>>Lock Screen.

    • In the right panel, select Picture instead of Windows Spotlight.
    Please feel free to post your queries in Microsoft Community. We will be glad to assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Oct 29, 2018
    #4
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