How to reset and re-register Windows Spotlight on Windows 10

Windows Spotlight is an option for background lock screens that show different backgrounds and sometimes offers suggestions from Bing. Windows Spotlight is available in all desktop versions of Windows 10.

For example, Windows Spotlight will display different backgrounds every day you choose. You can also preview other Windows features and experiences.

Sometimes you might find Windows Spotlight not working or stuck on an image. This article will show you how to reset and re-register Windows Spotlight when it is inactive or stuck on the same image in Windows 10.

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How to reset and re-register Windows Spotlight in Windows 10

Step 1 . First, make sure you enable Microsoft Edge and Settings in the Background apps they run the background for Windows Spotlight images.

Step 2 . Open Settings , click on the Personalization icon.

Step 3 . Click on Lock screen on the left, choose to use Picture or Slideshow as the temporary lock screen background instead of Windows Spotlight in the Background drop-down menu on the right and close Settings .

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Step 4 . Download the .bat file according to the link below.

 https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/130522d1492408303-reset-re-register-windows-spotlight-windows-10-a-reset_and_re-register_windows_spotlight.bat 

Note: The .bat file will delete all files in the two folders below to reset Windows Spotlight and register again with the current account.

Code

 :: Reset Windows Spotlight DEL /F /S /Q /A "%USERPROFILE%/AppDataLocalPackagesMicrosoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewyLocalStateAssets" DEL /F /S /Q /A "%USERPROFILE%/AppDataLocalPackagesMicrosoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewySettings" :: Re-register Windows Spotlight PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *ContentDeliveryManager*).InstallLocation + 'AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}" 

Step 5 . Save the .bat file to your computer.

Step 6 . Unblock the .bat file and run it.

Step 7 . Restart the computer to apply changes.

Step 8. After logging back into Windows with your account, make sure you turn on Microsoft Edge and Settings in Settings> Privacy> Background apps .

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Step 9 . On the Settings page, click on the Personalization icon.

Step 10 . Click on the Lock screen on the left, choose to use Windows spotlight in the dropdown under Background on the right as your lock screen background again and close Settings .

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Step 11 . Lock the computer ( Win + L ) to see if Windows Spotlight is working normally again.

Note: Sometimes you need to wait 24 hours after resetting Windows Spotlight to sync again.

I wish you all success!