Windows 10: Windows Spotlight works for background but not lock screen

Discus and support Windows Spotlight works for background but not lock screen in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I'm using Windows 11. Windows spotlight for lock screen stopped working at some point and shows the default blue wallpaper. I tried all the solutions... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Madhurendra Narayan, Jun 15, 2022.

  1. MADHURENDRA NARAYAN
    Madhurendra Narayan Win User

    Windows Spotlight works for background but not lock screen


    I'm using Windows 11. Windows spotlight for lock screen stopped working at some point and shows the default blue wallpaper. I tried all the solutions that I could find online but to no avail.Recently I saw the Windows Spotlight option for background and it works.Everything is okay with Windows Spotlight for background but not with the lockscreen.Could someone suggest me why this might be happening? What can I do to fix Spotlight for Lock Screen as well? I'm afraid that if I tried many things, I might mess the background as well.Thanks!Regards,Madhurendra

    :)
     
    Madhurendra Narayan, Jun 15, 2022
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  2. DYAN REY
    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, Jun 15, 2022
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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, Jun 15, 2022
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  4. SOFTENGI
    SoftEngi Win User

    Windows Spotlight works for background but not lock screen

    Lock screen background as Windows Spotlight

    Hi,

    I am unable to set the lock screen background as Windows Spotlight. Everytime I set the background as Windows Spotlight, close and reopen the settings, I find the background set to "Picture" again.

    Any suggestion, on how this problem can be fixed?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    SoftEngi, Jun 15, 2022
    #4
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