Forum Discussion

3 Replies

  • Try to re-register Windows Spotlight, see if it helps:

    Open admin Windows PowerShell.

    Paste this command and press Enter:

    Get-AppxPackage -Name Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}

    Let the command be completed.

    If issue still persists, refer other suggestions here:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-windows-spotlight-not-working-in-windows-11

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

  • YatesGriffin's avatar
    YatesGriffin
    Iron Contributor

    In Settings > Personalization > Lock screen, change the background to an image, then switch it back to Windows Spotlight, and restart your computer.

     

  • Rexom's avatar
    Rexom
    Copper Contributor

    A black lock screen when Windows Spotlight isn't working is incredibly frustrating—you go from seeing beautiful, new images to a blank, boring screen. Don't worry, this is a common issue and can usually be fixed with a few steps.