Lock Screen on Windows 8.1 keeps reverting to default

Theo

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Hi,

Having upgraded to Windows 8.1, from Windows 8, I find that after several days, my Lock Screen, which |I set to one of my favourite images, reverts to the default screen set by Microsoft.


I keep resetting it, via PC and Devices >> Lock Screen >> Lock Screen Preview

Is this normal
 

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Hello Theo,

There are two types of lock screens in Windows 8/8.1. One is the user's lock screen that displays when they are signed in and lock the PC. The other is the default lock screen that displays when no users are signed in.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2639-lock-screen-background-image-change-windows-8-a.html

If you have Windows 8 Pro on a domain or Windows 8 Enterprise installed, then you could use the tutorial below to set a default lock screen for all users that will be the same for both types.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/14485-lock-screen-background-image-set-default-windows-8-a.html

Hope this helps, :)
Shawn
 

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Hi Shawn,

Thank you for this advice; according to my System information, I have 8.1 Pro.

Given this, I have followed the steps, in your link, below.

So, hopefully, my selected image will now always appear, in the "Default Lock Screen" on boot up!

I'm still a little confused, as to why, previously, my selected image for my "Personal Lock Screen" should have appeared during the boot up sequence; specifically, since I had closed my PC down completely (logged off) - My "Personal Lock Screen" image was then present for several subsequent boot sequences; but then, on say the eighth boot up sequence, the "Windows Default Lock Screen" returned.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/14485-lock-screen-background-image-set-default-windows-8-a.html


Thanks again, for your advice/help,

Theo
 

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    Intel i7 2600K Processor (3.4 GHz - no over-clocking)
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    ASUS P8Z68-V LE
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I'm not sure either Theo. There have been many of strange issues with the update/upgrade to 8.1 from 8 that haven't been ironed out yet it seems.

I'm happy to hear that it's holding using that.
 

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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
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    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    2560x1440
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Hi Shawn,

So far, I think the upgrade is an improvement, and I'm finding its keeping my brain, active - this essential for a 75 year old!

Windows 8.1 and the pills keep me going!
 

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    Intel i7 2600K Processor (3.4 GHz - no over-clocking)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z68-V LE
    Memory
    16GB Corsair PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3 Memory (4x4 GB sticks
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Quadro 600 1024MB Professional
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    Eizo
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Internet Speed
    68Mbps
    Antivirus
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Hi Shawn,

Thought that I would let you know, that despite following the procedure, in your link, my Lock Screen has reverted back to the Windows default Lock Screen - I give up!
 

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    Chillblast.com
    CPU
    Intel i7 2600K Processor (3.4 GHz - no over-clocking)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z68-V LE
    Memory
    16GB Corsair PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3 Memory (4x4 GB sticks
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Quadro 600 1024MB Professional
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Eizo
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Internet Speed
    68Mbps
    Antivirus
    Norton
Unfortunately, it's not going to work on Windows 8.1 Pro unless it's joined to a domain, or if you have Windows 8.1 Enterprise installed.

Don't give up hope though. I'm sure that there will eventually be a free 3rd party program out there that will sort it in all editions of Windows 8.1.
 

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  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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