Windows 10: Windows Spotlight not working

Discus and support Windows Spotlight not working in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; in Settings>Personalization>Background, I am not able to switch the 'Personalize your background' to Spotlight. When i click the list next to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by GDM Music, Sep 24, 2022.

  1. GDM Music Win User

    Windows Spotlight not working


    in Settings>Personalization>Background, I am not able to switch the 'Personalize your background' to Spotlight. When i click the list next to 'Personalize your background' and click on 'Windows Spotlight', This is what happens :- It won't let me select the 'Windows Spotlight' OptionHow can i fix that to use Spotlight

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    GDM Music, Sep 24, 2022
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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, Sep 24, 2022
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  3. 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, Sep 24, 2022
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  4. GabePM Win User

    Windows Spotlight not working

    Windows spotlight not work!!

    Greetings to mitsaras78 and to everyone in this forum!

    I am new here and I have the same problem as stated in this thread. I tried deleting the mentioned folders (with and without emptying recycle bin) and then "reset-re-register-windows-spotlight-windows" manually with admin Powershell or with the .bat file provided. I followed the suggested steps, but no success, I am stuck with the same spotlight background and no "like what you see?" option or tips showing up. For some unknown reason, sometimes a error message shows up when I "reset-re-register-windows-spotlight-windows", other times this step works without showing errors .

    Is the procedure suggested by mitsaras78 safe? I am a bit reluctant in testing this since it requires deleting system files and files in hidden folders. Has this been tested and has this worked as a permanet solution for anyone? Any recommendations for trying this?
     
    GabePM, Sep 24, 2022
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