Spotlight doesn't display all the pictures

Question

Spotlight works fine except that it keeps repeating a handful of pictures in my Spotlight folder, and never displays the rest.

Answer 1

Hi,

Do you mean your Slideshow folder? Is it for your desktop background or lock screen? To my knowledge, there shouldn't be an option to select a folder or images when using Windows Spotlight as the images comes from the Microsoft servers and display them as your Desktop background or on your lock screen.

If you're referring to your Slideshow folder, where is the folder placed exactly? Do the images have the same image type (ex: .jpeg or .png)?

Answer 2

How do I get admin privileges?

Answer 3

If Spotlight is repeating a handful of pictures and not displaying the rest, it may be due to a cache issue or the way Spotlight is configured. Here are some steps you can take to potentially resolve this issue:

1. Clear the Spotlight Cache: Sometimes, clearing the cache can help refresh the images that Spotlight displays. You can do this by running a command in PowerShell:
   • Open PowerShell as an administrator.
   • Run the following command:

          Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers ContentDeliveryManager | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
     

   • This command will re-register the Content Delivery Manager, which is responsible for delivering the images.
2. Check Your Spotlight Settings: Ensure that your settings are correctly configured to allow Spotlight to display a variety of images. Go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and select Windows Spotlight as your background.
3. Update Windows: Make sure your Windows is up to date, as updates can sometimes fix bugs related to features like Spotlight.
4. Reboot Your Device: After making changes, reboot your device to ensure that all settings are applied correctly.

If the issue persists, you may want to consider resetting the Spotlight settings or checking for any specific images that might be causing the repetition.