How to Remove Windows Spotlight items from Lock Screen (Like What you see, Fun facts, Tips etc.) in Windows 10.
In Windows 10, Microsoft has added the Windows Spotlight feature, which is responsible for all the background images, tips and links you see in the lock screen. In this tutorial, you 'll find detailed instructions on how to remove all the Spotlight items (Like What you see, Fun facts, Tips etc.). from the lock screen in Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise and Education editions.
How to Remove Fun facts, tips, tricks and more…from Lock screen in Windows 10.
How to Turn-Off Windows Spotlight items in Windows 10 Home.
To remove the fun facts, tips, tricks on lock screen in Windows 10 Home.
1. Right-click at an empty space on your desktop and select Personalize. *
* Alternately: Go to Start menu , click Settings and then click Personalization.
2. In Personalization settings, select Lock Screen at the left and then at Background options, set one of the other choices (e.g. Picture or Slideshow) to disable the Windows Spotlight.
3. Then Turn Off the "Get fun facts, tips and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screen"
How to Turn-Off Spotlight items in Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise & Education versions.
To disable the Windows Spotlight items (Like What you see, Fun facts, Tips etc.), by using the Group Policy editor:
1. Press simultaneously the Windows 
+ R keys to open the run command box.
2. Type gpedit.msc & Press Enter.
3. At the left pane navigate to:
- Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization
4. At the right pane, double click at Force a specific default lock screen and logon image.
5. Now, modify this policy setting as follows and then click OK:
a. Check Enabled.
b. Type the full image path, of the image that you want to use as background at the Lock screen. *
c. Check "Turn Off fun facts, tips, tricks and more on lock screen"
* TIP: You can use your own image for lock screen background, or you can make your life easier and use one of the default Windows lock screen images, which are stored at the following folder on your PC: C:\Windows\Web\Screen\
That’s all! Did it work for you?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windows Spotlight in Windows 10?
Windows Spotlight is a feature in Windows 10 that provides background images, tips, and links on the lock screen.
How can I disable Windows Spotlight in Windows 10 Home?
To disable Windows Spotlight in Windows 10 Home, go to Personalization settings from your desktop's right-click menu, select Lock Screen, and set the Background option to either Picture or Slideshow. Then turn off 'Get fun facts, tips and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screen'.
How do I turn off Spotlight items in Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education?
Use the Group Policy editor: Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization. Modify the policy setting for 'Force a specific default lock screen and logon image' by checking Enabled, typing the image path, and checking 'Turn Off fun facts, tips, tricks and more on lock screen'.
Can I use my own image for the lock screen in Windows 10?
Yes, you can use your own image by typing the full image path when setting up the lock screen background through the Group Policy editor. Alternatively, you can use one of the default images stored in C:\Windows\Web\Screen\.
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March 7, 2022 @ 6:19 pm
Hi,
Here is the registry way to set a custom lockscreen image (1) without "Fun facts, tips & tricks" options (2)(shitty Spotlight ;)):
1) 1st reg.key: "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PersonalizationCSP"
Value name: "LockScreenStatus" (DWORD) // value to "1"
Value name: "LockScreenPath" (SZ) // value to "\\share\picture.jpg"
2) 2nd reg.key: "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager"
Value name: "SubscribedContent-338387Enabled" (DWORD) // value to "0"
You can use GPO rule (registry push) or PS script to do so.
Enjoy
August 25, 2022 @ 11:58 pm
I like the scenery pictures that Microsoft provides. I just don't like their DEI garbage. It's too bad I have to ditch the scenery to eliminate the DEI but I'll take not being lectured to and find my own scenery.