Windows 10: Windows lock screen

Discus and support Windows lock screen in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I want the adds on Windows lock screen to be removed completely. Can I change something in the setting so that the links to the words were removed but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Jenny Miller2, Dec 3, 2018.

  1. Windows lock screen


    I want the adds on Windows lock screen to be removed completely. Can I change something in the setting so that the links to the words were removed but I can only see a small link that leads to the information about the author of this image?

    :)
     
    Jenny Miller2, Dec 3, 2018
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  2. No Lock screen in Windows 10.

    Hi,



    Thank you for your response with the current update on the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below to set the lock screen option as Windows Spotlight and check if it helps.

    1. Right click on Desktop screen.

    2. Then click on Personalize.

    3. Click on Lock Screen.

    4. Try to select Windows Spotlight from the list.

    Please get back to us with an update on issue with Lock screen, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Dec 3, 2018
    #2
  3. Lock screen woes

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps to try resolving the issue.

    Setting the timeout for Lock Screen

    • Press Windows + I and select personalization.
    • Select Lock screen.

    • Select the Screen Timeout setting.
    • Select the time of timeout you need and check.

    Keep us posted if the issue resolves to help you better.
     
    Sachin V Rao, Dec 3, 2018
    #3
  4. Dyan Rey Win User

    Windows lock screen

    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, Dec 3, 2018
    #4
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