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Change Windows 11 Lock Screen Wallpaper

The easiest and simplest, and perhaps most obvious way to customize the lock screen on Windows 11 is to, of course, change the wallpaper. By default, Windows 11 displays Windows spotlight wallpapers. These are glorious and beautiful images shot all around the world by professional photographers. If you just want a beautiful background on your lock screen, this default option is better than anything you’ll find anywhere. But if you prefer a more personalized wallpaper, perhaps a family photo, or a picture of your favorite superhero, now you know how to do it.

Disable Windows 11 Lock Screen Tips

If you choose to keep the Windows spotlight wallpapers on your lock screen, you will be subject to little informational tips about the featured locations. However, if you decide to use your own background, you can disable the lock screen tips on Windows 11.

Change Lock Screen App Status

Among other things, Windows 11 lock screen also displays app status. By default, it displays the Calendar status. Windows 11 does give you a choice, however. The list of apps also includes third-party apps you may have installed, as long as the app supports the feature.

Disable Sign in Screen Background

The sign-in screen is the screen that comes right after the lock screen, allowing you to enter your credentials to sign in to Windows 11. While there’s not a lot of customization for the sign-in screen on Windows 11, you can still enable or disable the image background.  These are all the available options to customize the lock screen on Windows 11. Windows was never known for allowing users to customize everything, quite like Android. But it has always allowed a fair bit of customization out of the box, and the lock screen is a good example of that.

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