How to Reset Windows Spotlight Settings in Windows 11
Windows Spotlight displays a stunning new image from Bing on your lock screen daily. Although it’s enabled by default, you might need to reset its settings and configure it anew if it fails to work properly.
There are two ways to reset Windows Spotlight Settings on Windows 11. The first method involves creating and running a batch file, while the second uses File Explorer. We’ll cover both methods below, with detailed steps for each. Let’s dive into it.
Method 1: Run a Batch File to Reset Windows Spotlight Settings on Windows
Resetting Spotlight settings with this method require creating and running a batch file. But before you can do that, you must make a few adjustments in Windows Settings. Here’s how to do it.
The batch file will now reset the settings and re-register the necessary package files. When it’s, you’re all set; you should now be able to configure Windows Spotlight on your lock screen again.
Method 2: Use File Explorer to Reset the Settings of Windows Spotlight
The second method involves using the File Explorer app to reset Windows Spotlight settings. Here’s how:
After renaming these files, close the File Explorer window and then restart your computer. When you open the Lock Screen settings again, you’ll find that the Spotlight settings have been reset to their default values.
If you don’t want to go through the steps outlined above, you can use the Run command instead. This will allow you to access the settings.dat and roaming.lock files directly without navigating through multiple folders manually.
To do this, press theWindows + Rkeys toopen the Run dialog. Then type the following path in the text box and hitEnter:
Now you could rename the files as mentioned above with the purpose of reset Windows Spotlight settings. After doing this, close the Run window and restart your computer.
Reset Windows Spotlight to Fix Its Problems
Resetting Windows Spotlight can help fix issues with your lock screen and restore its functionality. It’s also advisable to reset these settings regularly for optimal performance with Windows Spotlight.
Don’t like the Windows Spotlight image for the day? Don’t stick with it! Here’s how to change it manually.
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