Windows 10: Windows Spotlight that never works and I cannot find a way to fix it

Discus and support Windows Spotlight that never works and I cannot find a way to fix it in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I love Windows spotlight (when it works). I have tried everything I have been able to find from Google and nothing can fix my Spotlight. It's always... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/GoofyBastion, Mar 14, 2020.

  1. /U/GOOFYBASTION
    /u/GoofyBastion Win User

    Windows Spotlight that never works and I cannot find a way to fix it


    I love Windows spotlight (when it works). I have tried everything I have been able to find from Google and nothing can fix my Spotlight. It's always stuck in the ugly Windows default greenish lake image.

    This doesn't fix my Spotlight

    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-fix-windows-spotlight-stuck-same-image-windows-10

    I'm starting to think that it might have something to do with Microsoft account that I'm using to log on to my computer because this problem is at every computer I'm using. And I log to every computer with my MS account.

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    /u/GoofyBastion, Mar 14, 2020
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  2. MITSARAS78
    mitsaras78 Win User

    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 14, 2020
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  3. ROSE CAL
    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, Mar 14, 2020
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  4. DYAN REY
    Dyan Rey Win User

    Windows Spotlight that never works and I cannot find a way to fix it

    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, Mar 14, 2020
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