Windows 10: Why is changing a picture for my lock screen greyed out here?

Discus and support Why is changing a picture for my lock screen greyed out here? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/361676198431948801/482037940042858512/unknown.png What are possible reasons that I can't click this?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by watercolorslessthan3, Aug 23, 2018.

  1. WATERCOLORSLESSTHAN3
    watercolorslessthan3 Win User

    Why is changing a picture for my lock screen greyed out here?

    watercolorslessthan3, Aug 23, 2018
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  2. TROYD27
    TroyD27 Win User

    Lock screen picture doesn't change anymore

    My lock screen picture does not change anymore. Many others have this problem as well (Google search). A variety of fixes are suggested but most seem to involve messing with folder contents and even changing Registry entries. I am not comfortable with that.

    Online, the simplest suggested fix I have found is:

    • In Personalization->Lock Screen settings change Background to Picture.
    • Delete everything from folder

      C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_<somecharacters>\Settings
    • In Personalization->Lock Screen settings change Background back to Windows Spotlight

    First, if this is a consistent problem for so many, is Microsoft working on a fix?

    Second, is the above solution safe to try?

    I'd prefer it if someone from Microsoft Tech Support would weigh in on this.

    Thanks,

    Troy
     
    TroyD27, Aug 23, 2018
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  3. EDWARDRINGWALD
    EdwardRingwald Win User
    Changing Lock Screen Picture in Windows 10 Home

    I am trying to change my lock screen picture on my laptop running Windows 10 Home. I go into the settings and it allows me to change the lock screen picture. However, when I test it by locking the computer my older lock screen picture still shows up,
    not the lock screen picture I wanted to change it to. Is there a step I am missing to change my lock screen picture?
     
    EdwardRingwald, Aug 23, 2018
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  4. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    Why is changing a picture for my lock screen greyed out here?

    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, Aug 23, 2018
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