Windows 10 Spotlight stopped working? Here's the fix.

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If Windows Spotlight isn't working or the images don't change, use this guide to fix these issues.
On Windows 10, Windows Spotlight is a feature that downloads and sets Bing images as the background on the Lock screen automatically, which allows you to get a fresh look every time you sign in.
However, Spotlight is not a perfect feature and sometimes you may experience problems. For instance, you may see the image stuck in the Lock screen for a long time, or the feature may suddenly stop working.
Although the Settings app doesn't offer an option to reset Windows Spotlight, you can fix most common problems with two simple workarounds.

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Windows 10 Spotlight fix when using AVG Internet Security anti virus

1. Go into AVG Internet Security. Go to Web & Email Go to Firewall and click on OPEN
Click on Networks. Make all Neworks trusted (if you can). This includes any VPN networks if you have one.

2. Get out oi the Internet Security

3. Run Settings. Go to Network and Internet. go to the bottom and click on Network Reset.

4. It takes 5 mniutes to re-boot yoyu need to wait for it.

5. Spotlight came back to life
 

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