Windows 10: Windows 11 latest build's spotlight not working !

Hello windows spotlight is working on lockscreen but not on desktop. i am on the latest build of windows 11. i only see the default windows 11 wallpaper despite activating spotlight, have tried the troubleshooting found on the web but in vain. can someone help me please?

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Windows spotlight not work!!

Yes friend all these steps working for me.check these path , first path for check : C:\Windows\Web\Screen (find the stuck image and rename it) , or second path " C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\SystemData\ " at this path you will se two main folders check all these folder at all and you will find the image there.Rename or delete the image stuck only.After re-register again the spotlight and wait after some restart.Something last i had the same problem and delete the registry folder "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\Creative\S-1-5-21-1367095634-179868200-954147944-1001" and do a restart after all these step the spotlight download again new images and start working again.Please make a backup first at register.before delete everything.

 

spotlight is not working

Hi,

One of the possible causes why Windows Spotlight is not working is due to a corrupted system file or user profile.

To further assist you, please answer the following:

• When did the issue happen?
• Were there any changes made on your computer prior this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Which version and build of Windows 10 are you using?
• Can you please describe what issue with Windows Spotlight do you encounter? (ex:
  Windows Spotlight image is not changing)

We will wait for your response.

 

Spotlight NOT WORKING in Windows 11

Ok everyone. I found a great tutorial about how to fix Windows Spotlight in the lockscreen. And yes, it is on Windows 11 Pro.

It helped me and my Windows Spotlight finally works again!

Nevertheless to say that you must follow each point as described. For some people will work, for some others, probably won't, but you may have a try.

How to Fix Spotlight Not Working in Windows 11? [Ultimate Guide]

Follow each step, even if you don't have Bitdefender installed - some issues comes from there -.

* Use admin rights to run PowerShell as well as CMD