Windows Spotlight 24H2

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  1. makisxxx

    makisxxx MDL Member

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    Hello there.
    Anyone know how to make this Windows Spotlight work? Since 24H2 the backround image and Lockscreen Image dont change automaticly.
    I did everythng.
    Turning it on and Off, Re-Register the Service, Deleting Assets , Deactivated Metered Connection , Apps in Backround, SFC /scannow , etc etc. Nothing helps. Im running out of ideas.
    Any suggestion?
    P.S. I Know there is Dynamic Theme also but i want that Windows Spotlight work :oops::confused:
    Best regards
     
  2. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Its dodgy AF, even worse in 24H2.
    Some registry keys that hides recently installed program or removes Recommended apps on start menu disables Spotlight.

    for me it was below that disabled Spotlight so set /d 0 instead and try
    reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Education" /v IsEducationEnvironment /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

    and maybe these

    reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v RotatingLockScreenEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
    reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
    reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v SubscribedContent-338389Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
     
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  3. makisxxx

    makisxxx MDL Member

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    Hello.
    No luck stuck on 1 picture since 4 days :oops:
     
  4. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    what changes were made to the installation, backtrack and try enabling them again
     
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  5. bdl

    bdl MDL Addicted

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    for me start now :), m$ it is disaster :)
     
  6. redxii

    redxii MDL Junior Member

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    #6 redxii, May 13, 2025 at 01:10
    Last edited: May 13, 2025 at 01:23
    I have scripts that edit the default profile during setup, I left/commented these ones out because it also disabled Spotlight:
    Lots of trial and error on that one.. worth a try if the keys are present & set to 0.
     
  7. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Yea its so much weirder and more messed up on 24. In MRP Configurator I had to untick "hide recently installed apps" or whatever its called to have Spotlight work on lock screen, and this was on 23H2
     
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