Windows 10: Why is my PC just showing the lock screen and nothing else, but the cursor is also visible

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  1. Why is my PC just showing the lock screen and nothing else, but the cursor is also visible


    Is this normal or is it an unpatched bug? Tell me how I can fix the potential bug without restarting or using crl alt del.

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    Rudi Davidson, May 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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  4. Why is my PC just showing the lock screen and nothing else, but the cursor is also visible

    lock screen not showing photo i set...

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your concern on Microsoft Answer Community.

    We need few information.

    • What is the Windows 10 version?
    • Did you made any recent changes on the PC?
    • Does the lock screen picture changes all the time?

    We would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below and let us know if that helps.

    1. Press Windows and I from the keyboard.
    2. Click on Personalization, then click
      Lock screen from the left pane.
    3. Set the Background as
      picture
      , select the picture you want to setup under Choose your picture.

    Hope it helps.

    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
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