How to Change Your Windows 11 Lock Screen Status

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What Is the Lock Screen?

The lock screen is the screen you see when you first turn on your computer. It also appears when your computer is locked. This happens after you step away or press the Windows key + L.

Windows lets you change how your lock screen looks. You can use Windows Spotlight, Pictures, or a Slideshow that shows your pictures in a random order.

What’s New With Lock Screen Status?

With Windows 11 build 23612 (Dev), Microsoft added a better weather experience to your lock screen. This includes live, interactive weather updates. When you hover over the weather on your lock screen, you see more details.

If you don’t want this, you can change your lock screen status to ‘None.’

Why Customize Your Lock Screen Status?

Your lock screen is the first thing you see when you wake up your computer. Customizing it lets you see useful information right away. You can check the weather, read emails, or view other app updates without signing in.

How to Select Your Lock Screen Status App

1. Open the Windows Settings app. Click the Start menu and select Settings. Or press Windows key + I to open Settings app.
   
   

   

   
   
2. In the Settings app, click Personalization on the left side.
   
   

   

   
   
3. On the right, select the Lock screen tile to expand it.
   
4. Find the Lock screen status tile. Click it to see a list of apps you can choose from.
   
   

   

   
   
5. Pick an app from the drop-down list. Your options are:
   • None
   • 3D Viewer
   • Mail
   • Weather
   • Windows Widgets
6. Close the Settings app when you’re done.

Note: No admin privileges are needed for these steps.

What Happens Next?

Once you pick an app, it will show detailed information on your lock screen. The next time you lock your computer or turn it on, you’ll see your chosen app’s updates right away.

Summary

Customizing your lock screen status in Windows 11 is easy and useful. You can display information from apps like Weather, Mail, or Windows Widgets. This lets you stay informed at a glance without signing in. Simply open Settings, go to Personalization, select Lock screen, and pick the app you want. Your lock screen will then show helpful updates from that app every time you use it.