Windows 10: Windows Spotlight is not working

Discus and support Windows Spotlight is not working in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi, When I changed my Windows Lockscreen to Windows Spotlight, it reverted back to Picture. I perform some fixing procedure by looking to Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Nitish Nigam, Sep 10, 2019.

  1. Windows Spotlight is not working


    Hi, When I changed my Windows Lockscreen to Windows Spotlight, it reverted back to Picture. I perform some fixing procedure by looking to Windows Central, but it increased the issue. Now, If I applied windows spotlight, it appears blank & same happened at lock screen also. Please assist me.


    Thank You!


    Nitish

    :)
     
    Nitish Nigam, Sep 10, 2019
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  2. 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, Sep 10, 2019
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  3. 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, Sep 10, 2019
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  4. Karen Her Win User

    Windows Spotlight is not working

    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.
     
    Karen Her, Sep 10, 2019
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