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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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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”.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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