Windows 10: Windows Spotlight

Discus and support Windows Spotlight in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Windows Spotlight stopped working and I've had the same picture for about a week. Can anybody help me get this started again?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by BradleyBuzan, Aug 10, 2023.

  1. BRADLEYBUZAN
    BradleyBuzan Win User

    Windows Spotlight


    Windows Spotlight stopped working and I've had the same picture for about a week. Can anybody help me get this started again?

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    BradleyBuzan, Aug 10, 2023
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  2. 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, Aug 10, 2023
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  3. 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, Aug 10, 2023
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  4. ALDEN REY
    Alden Rey Win User

    Windows Spotlight

    windows spotlight

    Hi Leland,

    Windows Spotlight is a nifty feature in Windows 10. It can downloads pictures and advertisements from Bing and then displays them on your lock screen. Besides, you can mark whether you wish to see more or less images of a similar type.

    To sort out your concern, simply follow the steps provided below:

    • Go to privacy settings:
    • Background apps turn on
    • For spottlight setting app must be on.
    • You can now use spottlight in personalisation tab.

    We also suggest to re-register your Windows Spotlight by following the steps provided by
    Kapil Arya MVP on this
    link    .

    Should you need further information, don't hesitate to contact us.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Aug 10, 2023
    #4
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