I've seen a few posts lately about how Windows Spotlight for both the desktop and lock screen is breaking. I'm wondering if Microsoft is aware of this issue? It started around the middle of July where the desktop spotlight for the desktop just got stuck and wouldn't download any new images.
I've had to run PowerShell script after PowerShell script just to keep it "alive" so to speak. It isn't a showstopper but annoying, nonetheless.
Anyone else noticing this? I have a feeling a Windows Update is messing with it, especially with all of the Personalization changes going on lately.
Just curious. I guess the Feedback Hub is the best place to go but wasn't sure if there were devs on here that might be able to report this or have an idea how to get a permanent fix.
I've had to run PowerShell script after PowerShell script just to keep it "alive" so to speak. It isn't a showstopper but annoying, nonetheless.
Anyone else noticing this? I have a feeling a Windows Update is messing with it, especially with all of the Personalization changes going on lately.
Just curious. I guess the Feedback Hub is the best place to go but wasn't sure if there were devs on here that might be able to report this or have an idea how to get a permanent fix.
- Windows Build/Version
- 25H2, 26200.9278
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 11 24H2 26100.4652Intel 285k64GBNVIDIA GeForce 5800
- OS
- Windows 11 24H2 26100.4652
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- CPU
- Intel 285k
- Motherboard
- ASUS Z890 ROG STRIX
- Memory
- 64GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce 5800
- Sound Card
- Sounds Blaster AE-7
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell
- Screen Resolution
- 1080p
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 9100 SSD 4TB
- Browser
- Microsoft Edge




