The location info is no longer showing on my Windows Spotlight lock screen image - only the picture shows

MARY LOU BRAVIN 0 Reputation points
2026-01-29T15:11:27.8766667+00:00

I didn't make any changes, but now my lock screen image (Windows spotlight) no longer shows the images location.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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  1. EmilyS726 266.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-29T15:44:50.7266667+00:00

    Hello

    Go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen

    Change the lock screen settings from Windows spotlight to Picture.

    Make sure the "Get fun facts, tips and tricks and more on your lock screen" is checked. If it is already checked, uncheck it, then check it back.

    Then switch the settings back to Windows spotlight. See if that helps at the next restart.

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  2. Sabahat Modood Khan 0 Reputation points
    2026-09-11T17:07:50.8233333+00:00

    Hi there,

    I am facing same issue and unable to fix it. please guide me how to run the command?

    Sabahat Modood Khan

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    2026-01-29T15:11:41.5933333+00:00

    If the location information is no longer showing on your Windows Spotlight lock screen images, it could be due to a temporary glitch or a change in settings. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve the issue:

    1. Check Windows Spotlight Settings: Ensure that Windows Spotlight is still enabled. Go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and select Windows Spotlight.
    2. Restart Windows Explorer: Sometimes, simply restarting Windows Explorer can refresh the lock screen settings. You can do this by opening Task Manager, finding Windows Explorer in the list, right-clicking it, and selecting Restart.
    3. Run PowerShell Command: If the issue persists, you can run a PowerShell command to reset the Windows Spotlight feature. Open PowerShell as an administrator and enter the following command: 
         Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers ContentDeliveryManager | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
      This command will re-register the Windows Spotlight feature.
    4. Check for Windows Updates: Make sure your system is up to date, as updates can fix bugs related to Windows Spotlight.
    5. Reboot Your Computer: After making changes or running commands, reboot your computer to see if the location information returns.

    If none of these steps work, it may be a bug that could be addressed in future updates from Microsoft.

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