To specifically target the lock screen, click or open the image in the native Photos App .
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If Spotlight stops rotating images, toggle the setting to Picture , restart your computer, and switch it back to Windows Spotlight to reset the background caching service. 2. Picture Selection change lock screen wallpaper windows 11
| Step | Action | Tip | |------|--------|-----| | 1 | Open ( Win + I ) | Quickest method | | 2 | Click Personalization → Lock screen | Located on the left panel | | 3 | Find the "Personalize your lock screen" dropdown | Default is usually Windows Spotlight | | 4 | Choose Picture | For a single, static wallpaper | | 5 | Click Browse and select your image | Supports JPG, PNG, BMP | | 6 | (Optional) Choose Slideshow | Uses multiple images from one folder | | 7 | Toggle off the fun facts option if desired | Prevents overlay text on lock screen | To specifically target the lock screen, click or
| | | Desktop Wallpaper | |--|----------------|----------------------| | When you see it | Before signing in ( Win + L ) | After signing in (desktop) | | Settings location | Personalization → Lock screen | Personalization → Background | | Can be slideshow | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | high-quality photography curated by Microsoft.
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