Windows 10: Windows Spotlight not working on Windows 10

Discus and support Windows Spotlight not working on Windows 10 in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; My Windows Spotlight hasn't been working for a while. Initially I thought it'd be fixed automatically, but it didn't work out. When I lock my laptop... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by SwaggerSouls31, Mar 8, 2021.

  1. Windows Spotlight not working on Windows 10


    My Windows Spotlight hasn't been working for a while. Initially I thought it'd be fixed automatically, but it didn't work out. When I lock my laptop using Windows+L, all I see is the Spotlight picture, the time and my battery and connection details. There is no information about the picture, and no option to like/dislike it. Any suggestions on how to fix this?


    My Windows version is 20H2 if that helps. Do let me know if you want any other information.

    :)
     
    SwaggerSouls31, Mar 8, 2021
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  2. 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.
     
    mitsaras78, Mar 8, 2021
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 8, 2021
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  4. Monk.e83 Win User

    Windows Spotlight not working on Windows 10

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Mar 8, 2021
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