Why did my Widgets disappear from my signon screen?

Christine Walker 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T12:08:22.68+00:00

The WIdgets that used to display after my laptop booted up have disappeared. I am unable to add them back. The box to click is grayed out on the ones I used to have, and many others.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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  1. DaveM121 936.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-27T12:42:40.37+00:00

    This may be caused by a recent update, Microsoft are changing the lock screen functionality on the lock screen.

    Open the Settings App.

    Go to Windows Update - Update History.

    Please provide a screenshot of that window showing the most recent updates installed.

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    2026-09-27T12:08:35.6466667+00:00

    This usually means the lock screen Widgets setting is turned off or unavailable for the widgets selected.

    To check and restore them:

    1. Open Start > Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
    2. Under Widgets, review the widgets currently assigned to the lock screen.
    3. If available, turn Widgets to On.
    4. Use the more options button next to a widget to remove or customize it.
    5. Select Add widget to add supported widgets.

    Important details:

    • The order shown in Settings matches the order they appear on the lock screen.
    • Only widgets that support a small size can be added to the lock screen.
    • If a widget is grayed out, it may not be supported for the lock screen in its current form.
    • Widgets on the lock screen can tailor content based on location estimation.

    If the widgets are missing from the taskbar as well, check:

    1. Right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
    2. Under Taskbar items, turn Widgets On.
    3. Press Windows key + W to open the Widgets board.
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