Windows 11 Lock Screen Keeps Reverting to Slideshow Picture: A Guide to Fixing the Issue

Introduction

Have you ever encountered an issue where your Windows 11 lock screen keeps reverting to a single picture despite setting up a slideshow? This can be frustrating, especially if you prefer the slideshow view. This article will provide a comprehensive guide on fixing the issue and ensuring your lock screen slideshow works as intended.

Understanding the Problem

The lock screen slideshow not working as expected may be due to several reasons, such as:

• Corrupted system files
• Incorrect settings in the Registry Editor
• Third-party software interfering with lock screen settings

Identifying the Issue

To identify the cause of the problem, first ensure that the issue is not caused by a temporary glitch. Restart your system and check the lock screen settings again. If the problem persists after rebooting, continue with this guide.

Fixing the Issue

We have identified three possible resolutions for the lock screen slideshow reverting issue. You may not need to try all the solutions; implement the solution based on the identified cause of the problem.

Method 1: Use the Settings App

First, try resetting the lock screen slideshow settings using the Settings app:

1. Launch the Settings app (keyboard shortcut Win + I)
2. Go to Personalization > Lock screen
3. Under Background, select Slideshow
4. Choose your pictures folder or Windows Spotlight

Method 2: Edit the Registry

If resetting the settings did not solve the problem, you may need to edit the Registry:

1. Launch Registry Editor (keyboard shortcut Win + R, type regedit and press Enter)
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen
3. Right-click on the right pane, create a new DWORD (32-bit) and name it SlideshowEnabled
4. Set its value to 1

Method 3: Check Third-Party Applications

Some third-party applications may interfere with the lock screen settings, especially security software or screen dimming apps. If the previous methods did not solve the problem, consider disabling or completely removing any third-party software that might affect the lock screen settings.

Additional Troubleshooting

If none of the methods above worked, you can implement further troubleshooting by:

• Perform a System File Checker (SFC) scan: Launch Command Prompt as administrator (Win + R, type cmd, press Ctrl + Shift + Enter), and run sfc /scannow
• Run Windows Disk Cleanup
• Perform a Windows Reset or a clean installation of Windows 11

This article discussed three possible methods for addressing the issue of the Windows 11 lock screen slideshow constantly reverting: resetting lock screen settings, editing

References

• Windows 11 Lock Screen Not Working: How to Fix It
• How to fix the Windows 11 lock screen bug
• How to Fix Lock Screen Slideshow Not Working in Windows 10