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Windows 10 spotlight

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Hi. Windows 10 spotlight only show me a mountain with a lake, it won't change. In my other account, windows 10 spotlight can show the picture, not the mountain one. I tried the solution from the internet, like powershell, and delete files and settings in "Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewy" folder, but it won't change anything, still a mountain one.
Can anyone can help me?
- Edited by Kitchannel Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:51 AM
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Please update to newest version, it will be better than more, and resolve all your trouble.
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Navigate to Personalization. Click on the Lock screen option. Locate the Background option. Change the settings and select Picture or Slideshow instead.
- Proposed as answer by 90S Outfits Wednesday, June 1, 2022 1:38 AM
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I think, This is the right answer.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-spotlight-lock-screen-picture-wont-change/443cc26c-29f1-4481-80c9-6fb7130f6191- Edited by erwinwallpaper Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:16 AM
- Proposed as answer by Amykaza Thursday, June 2, 2022 2:15 AM
- Unproposed as answer by Amykaza Thursday, June 2, 2022 2:15 AM
- Proposed as answer by Amykaza Thursday, June 2, 2022 2:15 AM
- Unproposed as answer by Amykaza Friday, June 3, 2022 11:07 PM
- Proposed as answer by Amykaza Friday, June 3, 2022 11:34 PM
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I agree with what's being said here. Upgrading to Windows 11 should sort out this problem for you. Spotlight on Windows 11 is essentially an improved version of its Windows 10 counterpart. They both download pictures from Bing daily and change your lockscreen whenever it is activated. But Windows 11 is better in my opinion. It can change the background on your desktop and is just, overall, a more robust program. It seems like the original poster tried all the Internet solutions. If you don't want to upgrade to Windows 11, fully update your Windows 10 devices and see if that works.
- Proposed as answer by Ahmed O Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:26 PM
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Just popping in here to add my contribution. Sometimes, I find that the best solution is often the most simple one. If anybody comes across here and is having a similar issue, always check your Internet connection. Don't forget, Windows Spotlight takes pictures from the web and displays them on your device. It can't do this if it doesn't have data or a solid connection. No matter what Windows 10 device you're using, look for your WIFI connection. Make sure your device is fully connected to it. You can always try turning it off and on to kickstart Spotlight.
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My 2 cents: upgrade to Windows 11. I know a lot of responses here have been saying that, but I do think your best bet for success is having the most up-to-date software. It's a huge upgrade over Windows 10 and I'm sure you'll notice that a lot of the issues you're having with Spotlight are fixed. I'd also try Amanda's suggestion and make sure your internet connection is locked in, bug free and is performing at the top of its game. That's the main reason I can think of for why your Spotlight isn't working. Best of luck Kitchannel.
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Here are some steps you can try to fix the Windows 10 spotlight issue:
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Check if your Windows 10 is up to date: Make sure that your Windows 10 is updated to the latest version. To do this, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and click on Check for updates. If there is an update available, install it and see if it resolves the issue.
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Clear the spotlight cache: Clearing the cache can sometimes help fix issues with the spotlight feature. To do this, press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box, and type "%localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\Assets" (without quotes) and press Enter. This will open the Assets folder. Delete all the files in this folder and then restart your computer. This should clear the cache and allow the spotlight feature to work properly.
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Reset the spotlight feature: If clearing the cache does not work, you can try resetting the spotlight feature. To do this, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen, and under the Background section, select Picture or Slideshow instead of Windows spotlight. Then, go back to Windows spotlight and see if it starts working properly.
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Change your region and language settings: Sometimes, the spotlight feature may not work properly due to incorrect region and language settings. To check and change these settings, go to Settings > Time & Language > Region & Language, and make sure that your language and region settings are correct. If they are not, change them to the correct settings and see if it resolves the issue.
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Disable third-party antivirus software: Sometimes, third-party antivirus software can interfere with the spotlight feature. Try disabling your antivirus software temporarily and see if the spotlight feature starts working properly. If it does, you may need to configure your antivirus software to allow the spotlight feature to work.
I hope these steps help you fix the Windows 10 spotlight issue.
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