Windows 10: Windows 11 Spotlight cannot be enabled

Discus and support Windows 11 Spotlight cannot be enabled in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I select spotlight for the lock screen, close settings and it's instantly back to picture. My... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by gelat, Nov 4, 2024.

  1. gelat Win User

    Windows 11 Spotlight cannot be enabled


    I select spotlight for the lock screen, close settings and it's instantly back to picture. My C:\Users\gelat\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\Assets is empty, I've reset the spotlight files with Get-AppxPackage -Name Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$$_.InstallLocation\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose} in powershell as an ADMIN, with lock screen set to picture, rebooted then re-tried. I know it takes a few days after all of this to come back, but it's been weeks.

    :)
     
    gelat, Nov 4, 2024
    #1
  2. Dyan Rey Win User

    Windows Spotlight on the lock screen

    Hi,

    There are multiple causes on why you're encountering this issue. To further troubleshoot the issue, we suggest that you disable and re-enable Spotlight. Simply follow the steps below:

    • Right-click on the desktop and open Personalize.
    • Open Lock Screen tab.
    • Under Background, switch from Windows Spotlight to a Picture or the Slideshow.
    • Click OK and close the Window.
    • Now Log off and log in.
    • Navigate to Lock screen and enable Windows Spotlight again.

    Let us know how it works.
     
    Dyan Rey, Nov 4, 2024
    #2
  3. Rose Cal Win User
    Spotlight

    Hi,

    Windows spotlight is an option for the lock screen background that displays different background images and occasionally offers suggestions on the lock screen. For us to better isolate your concern, we'd like to gather more information:

    • Is there a way for you to provide us a screenshot?
    • Have you made any recent changes before this issue occur?
    • Are you able to use spotlight before?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow these steps to modify Lock screen background to spotlight:

    • Open Settings.
    • Click Personalization and select Lock screen.
    • Under Background, choose Windows spotlight.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, Nov 4, 2024
    #3
  4. Windows 11 Spotlight cannot be enabled

    welcome screen is not asking if i like the spotlight choice

    Hi,

    One of the possible reasons why your laptop is not asking if you like the spotlight choice might be because the Windows spotlight is not set as your lock screen background. To address this concern, we suggest enabling Windows spotlight as your lock screen
    background. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Click on Personalization and then select Lock screen.
    • Under Background, click on the drop down menu and make sure to click on Windows spotlight.

    If further assistance is needed, don't hesitate to reply on this thread.
     
    Darleen Pen, Nov 4, 2024
    #4
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