Windows 10: windows 10 lock screen -- spotlight does'nt change

I have saved the batch file to another location and added the code you supplied above. Thanks again.

 

My lock screen persists with the view through a rock formation into a beach scene. I have tried fixes found:
here at this forun
at Microsoft foruns
at bleepingcomputer forums
at howtogeek forums

After multiple restarts, there is no change. Running sfc /scannow finds no problems. My default browser is Firefox which has not been a problem previously.

Are there any other fixes which I have not found?

Thanks for your replies.

:)

 

Want Penguins on Windows 10 Welcome Screen.

As you said penguins,high chances that your PC is set to windows spotlight that takes lock screen images from bing.If it exists in your PC,This should help:

How to Find Windows Spotlight Lock Screen Images in Windows 10

then change the lock screen image to static picture only from Settings>Personalization>Lock screen

 

How to fix problems with lock screen images (Windows Spotlight)

This Windows 10 Tip
highlights the Windows Spotlight setting, which automatically uploads beautiful images of scenery daily from around the world for the background on the lock screen.

What steps should I try if I’m having trouble with Windows Spotlight?
For example, what should I do if:

• The Windows Spotlight image doesn’t appear on the lock screen.
• The Windows Spotlight image doesn’t appear on the sign-in screen.
• The Windows Spotlight option doesn’t appear in my lock screen settings.
• The Windows Spotlight image isn’t changing. (It shows the same image every day.)
  

 

I presume you have set Spotlight as your lock screen, and probably also set the option to show the lock screen picture on the sign in screen.

If so, and the picture still doesn't change then Spotlight may be broken. It does seem to be a bit 'fragile'. Usually resetting Spotlight fixes this. See this tutorial...

Reset and Re-register Windows Spotlight in Windows 10

Be patient, it can take some minutes for Spotlight to become fully operational after a reset.

 

Thanks, Bree. My initial attempt failed. I had to go back and restore files in the recycle bin which were deleted in an earlier failed fix.

I assume I need to delete the batch file now that spotlight now is working again. Is that correct?

EDIT: correct punctuation

 

No, not necessary to delete it. In fact, I keep a copy handy on my desktop for the next time Spotlight breaks (I did say it seems 'fragile').

You may want to add these two commands at the beginning of the batch file though, just in case you accidentally click on it. It gives you the chance to cancel an unintentional reset.

@choice /m "Reset Windows Spotlight?"
@if errorlevel==2 goto eof