35 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver tags

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Screen Savers not working.

For some reason my Screen Savers have stopped working on 2 of my Laptops running Windows 11 and my PC running Windows 10. I have done so much research and troubleshooting on how to resolve the issues from watching UTube videos to Co-Pilot trouble…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-09-18T13:39:09.53+00:00
Richie Chrzanowski 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T16:11:40.5+00:00
Richie Chrzanowski 0 Reputation points
2 answers

personalize laptop display with slideshow

I have thousands of photos in various folders under main photo of my pictures on my hard drive. It seems with windows 11 I can only display from one individual folder. In windows 10 it would shuffle through photos in all folders. Now only will do from…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-08-24T18:00:09.85+00:00
lynn kostecki-csanyi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-26T08:04:27.7466667+00:00
Kai-H 26,840 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I bring up the day's Spotlight photo?

How do I bring up the day's Spotlight photo? I am interested in what the subject is and if I can see it after logging in.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-08-17T19:38:50.8333333+00:00
Joe Thomas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T00:22:05.2166667+00:00
Ian-T 11,970 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Can I create my own screensaver theme using personal photos?

While there is a plethora of screensaver screens are provided in the customization of my device, I would like to create my own theme using personal photos of my garden, dog, family, etc. Is that option available with the current Window version?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-08-04T17:23:28.37+00:00
Rene Taylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-04T18:03:30.83+00:00
Paulo GM 72,400 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

how can i adjust sleep time

screen goes black too soon. I must always click to get back to image

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-07-10T22:58:23.4133333+00:00
KOPPEL, ROSS J 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-10T23:34:13.2633333+00:00
Manoel Barros 21,815 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

how to fix stucked image

i have an image stucked of youtube in the background,and i have restarted it for many times and did the win ctrl shift b and also no change,i have just bought laptop for only few months

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-06-02T20:46:35.59+00:00
nour jamal 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-02T21:25:11.9266667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 87,640 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Screen saver activates every minute independently on how many minutes is configured #Screensaver

Screen saver activates every minute independently on how many minutes is configured

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-05-12T02:51:44.4333333+00:00
Luis Martinez 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T13:39:15.2166667+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,930 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I fix this? I cant change it from windows spotlight

Since I've had this laptop I've had this same issue and I just want to be able to change my lock screen without it going into a slideshow or it not being on the entire screen. I don't have this issue on changing the background, its just for the lock…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-04-29T03:24:04.8766667+00:00
Serena Manning 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-29T04:10:30.6+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 77,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Screen Time Out

Why does my screen go to sleep and begin showing pictures after about 30 seconds? I have the screen timeout set at 30 minutes, but it must not be the right setting. HELP!! This is so aggravating!!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-04-20T13:36:08.5633333+00:00
Urban Rogers 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T14:11:16.59+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 84,985 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I get Microsoft to change the photo title on one of the windows spotlight photos?

One of the spotlight photos that comes up on my lock screen regularly is a beautiful lake / cabin scene from the Canadian Rockies. However it is incorrectly attributed to Jasper National Park when in fact the photo was taken of the Emerald Lake Lodge in…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-04-16T12:34:44.0633333+00:00
Brent Heggie 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-16T13:16:31.2433333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 87,640 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

how do i find out where a satellite photo, from the windows screen saver is coming from?

how do i find out where a satellite photo, from the windows screen saver is coming from?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-04-08T20:05:49.6033333+00:00
Doug Pedersen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-08T22:54:26.3466667+00:00
Castorix31 91,971 Reputation points
2 answers

Screen saver does not limit to one of multiple displays

I have 3 displays and want to set my screen saver photo to the middle/main display. Currently the screen saver photo appears half/half over two displays.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-04-01T07:42:53.93+00:00
Suze 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-01T09:11:23.1666667+00:00
Quinn.HP 9,745 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 when I select "slideshow" desktop background it reverts to "picture"

I am in Personalization > Background. I go to the dropdown "Personalize your background" that indicates "Picture" and I select "Slideshow". The area below showing "Recent Images" changes to show a folder and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-03-25T19:46:42.6266667+00:00
Don Quering 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-03-25T19:49:34.79+00:00
Don Quering 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Cannot select "SLIDESHOW" in background personalization settings

When I go to settings > Personalization > Background > Personalize your background I select SLIDESHOW from the dropdown menu and it doesn't allow us to change the setting. The menu flashes likes it opening the option but then it goes away and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2025-11-20T10:59:44.9066667+00:00
d-mac 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-22T18:42:17.2266667+00:00
Beverly 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Issues with Screen Saver and Sleep Mode After Windows 11 Update

After installing the latest Windows 11 update (Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5065426) (26100.6584)), the screen saver settings do not function as expected. Instead of the chosen screen saver activating after 10…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2025-09-12T16:22:28.0266667+00:00
DRT 50 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-05T22:24:46.6666667+00:00
Vincent Russo 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Screensaver does not activate but screen off, sleep, etc. work normally.

This is a problem I've had for a few years now, but I recently had to clean install Windows recently due to the recent January update fiasco, and I noticed that the screensaver still doesn't work. I've done my research and found an old closed question on…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-02-21T03:39:20.02+00:00
Tyrese Sherrod 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-02-27T20:28:03.71+00:00
Tyrese Sherrod 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Spotlight on monitor 1 and Wallpaper Background image on Monitor 2

Hi, I've searched the web for answers and tried changing [Personalization > Background] settings but it appears to be impossible to have one monitor on spotlight mode and have a custom picture background on the other monitor. This is a shame: I enjoy…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-02-25T00:20:04.34+00:00
PttB 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-25T01:14:13.2733333+00:00
David Sanchez 19,120 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I am unable to change my locksceeen wallapaper, it says some of these settings are managed by your organization.

This is my personal computer, it is not from any organization or work nor education. Help please.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-02-22T20:24:22.9966667+00:00
Gameskins 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-22T21:39:01.5533333+00:00
CrazyKats 19,595 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Screen saver does not work after upgrading to Win 11

after upgrading to Windows 11, the Screensaver no longer works. Please help me get it back. I see that it came on if i removed the keyboard, mouse usb adapter, but i need that adapter to use the PC. What do i need to do to get it working?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2025-07-13T23:13:42.4766667+00:00
Kyle Currie 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-02-20T11:43:53.71+00:00
KattHH 0 Reputation points
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My gaming laptop frequently won't accept my pin without a full reset first. Error code is: 0x80070006

When I first open my Acer Nitro gaming laptop (Windows 11), I frequently have an issue with my laptop accepting my PIN code. I will type in the correct code, and after I click enter, sometimes my laptop will not accept it and reccommends me to reset my…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Screen saver
asked 2026-01-14T02:58:19.5866667+00:00
Annabelle Brewster 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-16T04:32:46.8433333+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,035 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator