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My Lock Screen Setting Will not Stay. I have Windows 11

Anonymous
2025-06-15T19:55:16+00:00

When I set the Lock Screen to slide show, it will not stay. When I log out and go back into my computer, the settings have set itself to None instead of what I set the Lock Screen on, and I am also saving it, and clicking on apply.

How do I get the Lockscreen to stay on the setting I put it on?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-15T21:35:24+00:00

    Hello! Thank you for reaching out. I am Tin, an independent advisor, and glad to assist you today with this issue. This is a known issue that can occur in Windows 10 and 11 due to system policy restrictions, file permission issues, or simply bugs in the way the lock screen slideshow setting is saved. Below are instructions for fixing the issue where the Lock Screen slideshow resets to None:

    Step-by-Step Fixes:

    1. Check Group Policy (Pro/Enterprise Editions Only)

    If you are a person using windows 10/11 Pro or Enterprise:

    Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, then press Enter.

    Then navigate to:

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    Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization

    Double-click on "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show".

    Set it to "Disabled" or "not configured"; Next, click Apply and OK.

    Reboot your PC.

    1. Check Registry (For All Editions)

    If you are in Home edition or want to check it manually:

    Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

    Navigate to:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization

    Look for a key named NoLockScreenSlideshow.

    If yes, double-click it and change the value to 0.

    Or, right-click, and delete the key entirely.

    Check here too:

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    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen

    Make sure SlideshowEnabled is set to 1.

    Reboot your PC.

    1. Ensure Slideshow Folder Has Correct Permissions

    Navigate to your slideshow folder (it should generally be under Pictures\Slideshow).

    Right-click and click on Properties → Security.

    Ensure that SYSTEM and Users have Read & Execute permissions.

    Click Advanced, and ensure that "Replace all child object permissions" is not breaking chain.

    Re-add the folder back in Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Slideshow.

    1. Manually Re-Add Pictures

    Navigate to:

    Settings > Personalization > Lock screen

    Select Slideshow.

    Remove all folders currently listed under "Choose albums for your slideshow".

    Manually re-add the same folder.

    Make sure the images inside the folder are .jpg, .png or supported formats.

    1. Enable Lock Screen in Registry (if it has been disabled)

    In regedit, go to:

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    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\Background

    If OEMBackground does exist, set its value to 1.

    1. Disable Sync Settings (If Microsoft Account is Overwriting)

    Go to:

    Settings > Accounts > Sync your settings

    Disable Theme sync.

    Apply your lock screen setting again.

    Please try these steps and let me know how it goes. If you run into any issues, just reply back with the details.

    Best regards,

    Tin

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