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Lock Screen Custom Image Stuck on Load for Windows 8.1, (Can't see the default lock screen images)

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I recently upgraded to Windows 8.1, but it reset my custom lock screen image. I tried re-applying it but the lock screen preview in the settings is stuck on a load loop. Does anyone know why that is and why it won't set my custom image as the new lock screen image?
i can't find the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Systemdata, folder, in my laptop
how to get default lock screen images in 8.1? plz help me..
Saturday, October 26, 2013 3:05 AM
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Use this 3rd party tool to set the lock screen picture:
Lock Screen Customizer for Windows 8.1
http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.211It allows you to change the following options of the Lock Screen:
the background image of the default Lock Screen;
the background color of the default Lock Screen;
date language;
time format (12/24 hours)
enable verbose logon messages (see video below);
disable Lock Screen."A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"
- Marked as answer by Karen Hu Tuesday, November 5, 2013 2:33 AM
Saturday, October 26, 2013 6:12 AMAnswerer -
Please take a look at this link and it should solve your problem.
- Marked as answer by Karen Hu Monday, November 11, 2013 2:43 AM
Saturday, October 26, 2013 3:33 AM
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Please take a look at this link and it should solve your problem.
- Marked as answer by Karen Hu Monday, November 11, 2013 2:43 AM
Saturday, October 26, 2013 3:33 AM -
Use this 3rd party tool to set the lock screen picture:
Lock Screen Customizer for Windows 8.1
http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.211It allows you to change the following options of the Lock Screen:
the background image of the default Lock Screen;
the background color of the default Lock Screen;
date language;
time format (12/24 hours)
enable verbose logon messages (see video below);
disable Lock Screen."A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"
- Marked as answer by Karen Hu Tuesday, November 5, 2013 2:33 AM
Saturday, October 26, 2013 6:12 AMAnswerer -
Use this 3rd party tool to set the lock screen picture:
Lock Screen Customizer for Windows 8.1
http://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.211It allows you to change the following options of the Lock Screen:
the background image of the default Lock Screen;
the background color of the default Lock Screen;
date language;
time format (12/24 hours)
enable verbose logon messages (see video below);
disable Lock Screen.
"A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"
Friday, November 8, 2013 11:51 PM -
Please take a look at this link and it should solve your problem.
The issue of the OP isn't how to set the Start screen background. It's the LOCK SCREEN, and I'm experiencing the same issue when attempting to, under PC & Devices>Lock Screen, to set either a pre-loaded or custom image. The load swirl just runs and runs and you never given a preview of the lock screen and the lock screen image you choose doesn't apply.
Better answers would be appreciated.
Friday, November 8, 2013 11:54 PM -
I recently upgraded to Windows 8.1, but it reset my custom lock screen image. I tried re-applying it but the lock screen preview in the settings is stuck on a load loop. Does anyone know why that is and why it won't set my custom image as the new lock screen image?
i can't find the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Systemdata, folder, in my laptop
how to get default lock screen images in 8.1? plz help me..
Here is a much more helpful link then the unhelpful ones below:
Friday, November 8, 2013 11:55 PM -
I had the same problem.
In the registry, check the key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization
In my case the entry NoLockScreen didn't exist, so I had to create it, setting it to 0.
NoLockScreen DWORD
0 = Enable lock screen
1 = Disable lock screenThat fixed my problem.
I hope it helps
Monday, February 3, 2014 12:55 PM -
open command prompt
type: sfc /scannow
5-10 min scan
try changing your lock screen picture
hope this helps - Proposed as answer by Ryan Cairns Friday, October 17, 2014 8:43 AM
Thursday, February 6, 2014 1:26 AM -
open command prompt
type: sfc /scannow
5-10 min scan
try changing your lock screen picture
hope this helps Friday, March 7, 2014 1:18 PM -
i dont understand setting it to 0
write in an understanding way
Saturday, March 22, 2014 9:33 AM -
i dont understand setting it to 0
write in an understanding way
hSaturday, March 22, 2014 9:34 AM -
Thnks it wrkd! i'm usng windows 10 tech previewTuesday, January 13, 2015 6:10 PM
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I had the same problem.
In the registry, check the key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization
In my case the entry NoLockScreen didn't exist, so I had to create it, setting it to 0.
NoLockScreen DWORD
0 = Enable lock screen
1 = Disable lock screenThat fixed my problem.
I hope it helps
Monday, January 18, 2016 11:24 AM