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Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Personalize your lock screen > Windows Spotlight windows 11 lock screen
Windows 11 allows you to choose one application to show detailed status updates at the bottom center of the screen.
Before you even log in, the lock screen acts as an information hub. Known as the "Status" view, it displays quick widgets (often powered by MSN) that provide updates without requiring you to unlock the PC. Common widgets include: Before you even log in, the lock screen
: You can point the lock screen to a specific folder on your PC to cycle through your own photos. : For a reliable slideshow, use a system-level folder like C:\Users\Public\Pictures to ensure Windows can access it before you've logged in. Sign-in Integration
| Want to… | Go to… | |----------|--------| | Change background | Settings → Personalization → Lock screen | | Add weather or calendar | Lock screen status dropdown | | Stop lock screen from showing | Group Policy or Registry (advanced) | | Control idle time before lock | System → Power & battery → Screen and sleep | | Remove notifications | System → Notifications → toggle off lock screen notifications | | See Spotlight images saved | LocalState\Assets folder → rename to .jpg | : For a reliable slideshow, use a system-level
Be aware: Enabling a screen saver may sometimes conflict with the lock screen slideshow setting, causing it to revert to a single picture. This is a known quirk in certain Windows 11 builds.
When you walk away from your desk carrying your phone, the signal drops.
This is a popular choice that automatically displays high-quality photos from Bing every day. Picture: Select a static image of your own. Slideshow: Choose a folder of images to cycle through. Lock Screen Status (Widgets)
Reboot required.