Occasionally, Windows Spotlight stops working, and new images stop loading.
If this happens to you, there are two easy ways to fix it when Windows Spotlight stops working.
Check the web connection connection.
Microsoft Spotlight downloads lock screen images from the internet.
Without an internet connection, Microsoft Spotlight can’t rotate through images.
If this isn’t active,troubleshoot the data pipe connection.
Stop the Windows Spotlight Service.
Select theStartmenu, typeSettings, and choose theSettingsapp.
SelectPersonalization>Lock Screen.
Then select theBackgrounddrop-down arrow and choose eitherPictureorSlideshow.
When you finish, reboot the computer, and switch to Spotlight.
Re-register the Windows Spotlight service using Powershell.
If the previous solution didn’t work, you’ll need to take it a step further.
Start by repeating the process, up until the reboot.
Then, launch thecommand prompt as administrator.
jot down the following commands and pressEnterafter each.
If the previous step didn’t work, force a reset of Windows Stoplight.
Once finished, restart the computer and test to see if Windows Spotlight works again.
Windows Spotlight collects images from Bing.
If any of these are corrupt, it could potentially affect Windows Spotlight.
Deleting these files can help.
Restart the computer and see if Windows Spotlight is working.
Turn on Microsoft Edge.
If Windows Spotlight still isn’t working, then some necessary background apps may not be running.
Select theStartmenu, typeSettings, then select theSettingsapp.
SelectPrivacy>Background apps, then see to it the setting for Microsoft Edge is turned on.
Perform a manual Windows update to ensure your system is completely up to date.
Faulty or corrupt equipment drivers on a Windows system can cause many unpredictable issues.
Perform a Windows system restore.
As a last resort, you may need to restore your Windows system.
initiate the Spotlight image directoryand copy the files in it to a new folder.
Open theStartmenu and selectSettings>Personalization>Lock Screen.
Under Background, deselect theGet fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screenoption.
