Windows 10: Windows Spotlight picture location

Discus and support Windows Spotlight picture location in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; Pictures rotate on regular basis but unable to view their location when hovering over picture or right click. Some of them are stunning and would like... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by ruby04, Jan 8, 2020.

  1. ruby04 Win User

    Windows Spotlight picture location


    Pictures rotate on regular basis but unable to view their location when hovering over picture or right click. Some of them are stunning and would like to know where they've been taken

    :)
     
    ruby04, Jan 8, 2020
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  2. Pavan_N Win User

    Picture location of Spotlight in Windows 10

    Hi Edward,

    The lock screen wallpapers/pictures you are referring to is the Spotlight feature in Windows 10. Refer the link below suggested by
    Simon Mattes on May 2, 2015 to go to location of all spotlight pictures.

    Windows 10041 - Windows Spotlight Lock screen Picture location

    Hope information was helpful to know the saved folder of Spotlight images. Thank you.
     
    Pavan_N, Jan 8, 2020
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  3. Arjay Dom Win User
    WIndows Spotlight Picture struck in one picture

    Hi Alok,

    There are various reasons why Windows Spotlight wallpaper is not changing or fetching a new wallpaper from Bing.

    As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest resetting Windows Spotlight preference by following the steps below:

    • Create a system restore point.
    • Once done, press Windows key + I to open Settings..
    • Select Personalization.
    • Click Lock Screen.
    • Under Background option, select Picture.
    • Set a picture as a default lock screen background.
    • Locate to: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_<characters>\Settings.

      Note: Make sure to unhide all hidden folders on Windows 10.
    • In this folder, delete these: roaming.lock and settings.dat.
    • Repeat steps 2-4.
    • Under Background option, select Windows spotlight.
    • See if the issue will persist.

    If the issue still persist, re-register Windows Spotlight:

    • Press Windows key + S.
    • Type powershell.
    • Select Windows PowerShell.
    • On the PowerShell window, type: Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register "$($_.InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode}
    • Press Enter.
    • See if your wallpaper will change.

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Arjay Dom, Jan 8, 2020
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  4. Dyan Rey Win User

    Windows Spotlight picture location

    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, Jan 8, 2020
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