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    tochs
    AskWoody Lounger
    March 7, 2019 at 7:30 am #338443

    I have three PC’s all version 1809 same build number.  Two of the computers on the lock screen it shows you where in the world the displayed picture it taken.  One of the computers it doesn’t.  Any idea why I can’t see where the picture was taken on the one computer?  I’ve tried Googling for a solution or setting, but haven’t had any luck.  Thanks in advance.

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    • bbearren
      AskWoody MVP
      March 7, 2019 at 7:52 am #338447

      Go to All Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.  Under “Background”, “Windows spotlight” should be selected.  A bit further down is “Get fun facts, tips, and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screen”, and that slider should be set to “On”.

      Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!
      We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.
      We were all once "Average Users".
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      • tochs
        AskWoody Lounger
        March 7, 2019 at 2:42 pm #338699

        bbearren, I have Widows Spotlight selected, but further down, I do not see the “Get fun facts, tips and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screen”.

        b, I do not have to press “control/alt/delete to log on.  Just select the user.

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    • b
      AskWoody_MVP
      March 7, 2019 at 8:55 am #338474

      On the computer which does not show the “Like what you see?” for location, is Ctrl-Alt-Del required to unlock for sign-in?

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      • Anonymous
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        March 7, 2019 at 12:34 pm #338624

        On the computer which does not show the “Like what you see?” for location, is Ctrl-Alt-Del required to unlock for sign-in?

        PMFJI, but I’m another user in the same state, and the answer is “no,” but I also have the computer set to log me in automatically without a password, as it’s my main desktop in my house.

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    • Barry
      AskWoody Lounger
      March 7, 2019 at 3:32 pm #338721

      yes i noticed mine is doing the same thing. I thought it might be the latest build 17763.348  but i checked another computer with the same build and it still shows the same information.

       

       

      Barry
      Windows 11 v23H2

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    • b
      AskWoody_MVP
      March 7, 2019 at 6:03 pm #338764

      I think the potential solutions listed here would be worth trying:

      Windows Spotlight “Like what you see?” Option Missing? Here is How to Fix It

      (Solution #3, the Reset/Re-register batch file from TenForums.com, has repaired the fragile Windows Spotlight for quite a few people over the last couple of years.)

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      • Barry
        AskWoody Lounger
        March 8, 2019 at 7:06 am #338852

        I followed the instructions and ran the batch file and did not see anything different.

        It said it could take 24 hours so i will let you know in a day or 2

        Barry
        Windows 11 v23H2

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    • Barry
      AskWoody Lounger
      March 9, 2019 at 4:04 pm #339470
      Barry wrote:

      I followed the instructions and ran the batch file and did not see anything different. It said it could take 24 hours so i will let you know in a day or 2

      Using the option 3 did not cure the problem. No problem it was nice but i can live without it.

      Barry
      Windows 11 v23H2

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    • Barry
      AskWoody Lounger
      March 10, 2019 at 4:58 am #339584
      Barry wrote:
      Barry wrote:

      I followed the instructions and ran the batch file and did not see anything different. It said it could take 24 hours so i will let you know in a day or 2

      Using the option 3 did not cure the problem. No problem it was nice but i can live without it.

      It came back to life this morning so apparently it did work

      Barry
      Windows 11 v23H2

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