How to Enable or Disable Lock Screen Slideshow in Windows 11
The Windows 11 lock screen slideshow lets you see a rotating collection of pictures before you sign in.
This slideshow appears when your computer first starts up or when you press Windows key + L to lock your screen. You can turn this feature on or off to change how your lock screen looks.
Disabling the slideshow can help save battery on laptops. Turning it on adds visual interest to your login screen with new images each time.
Windows 11 offers three main ways to set your lock screen background: Windows Spotlight, a single chosen picture, or the slideshow option.
Navigate to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Under “Personalize your lock screen,” select “Picture” or “Windows Spotlight” to disable the slideshow, or choose “Slideshow” to enable it.
Option 1Using Local Group Policy Editor
Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education users can manage the lock screen slideshow using the Local Group Policy Editor. This tool lets you quickly switch the slideshow feature on or off for your lock screen. Opening the editor and following these steps will help you control your Windows 11 lock screen slideshow.
- Open the Local Group Policy Editor by typing
gpedit.mscin the search box and pressing Enter. ⚠️ Admin Required - In the left pane, navigate to this path:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization
To Enable Lock Screen Slideshow (Default Setting)
- Find Allow Cloud Content in the right pane.
- Select (dot) Not Configured.
To Disable Lock Screen Slideshow
- Find Allow Cloud Content in the right pane.
- Select (dot) Enabled.
- Close the Local Group Policy Editor.
Option 2Using Registry and Windows Terminal
To Enable Lock Screen Slideshow (Default Setting)
- Open Windows Terminal as administrator. ⚠️ Admin Required
- Run this command:
reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization" /v NoLockScreenSlideshow /f - Close Windows Terminal when done.
To Disable Lock Screen Slideshow
- Open Windows Terminal as administrator. ⚠️ Admin Required
- Run this command:
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization" /v NoLockScreenSlideshow /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f - Close Windows Terminal when done.
Summary
This guide has shown you two ways to manage the lock screen slideshow in Windows 11: using the Group Policy Editor for Pro versions and the Registry for all versions, including Home.
How to show Lock screen Picture on both monitors in 🪟 Windows 11?
Want to display your lock screen picture on both monitors in Windows 11? Right-click your desktop, then select ‘Personalize,’ followed by ‘Background.’ Ensure the background type is set to ‘Picture,’ then click ‘Browse photos’ and choose your images.
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