Disable Ads & Store Messages on Windows 10 Lock Screen

Issue: The default Windows 10 lock screen uses Windows Spotlight which streams a feed of excellent photography but… also displays Microsoft Store offerings, messages and may display ads. If this annoys you follow these steps to disable Windows Spotlight and you’ll have a cleaner, faster and ad free login screen (but will miss some beautiful photography…).

• Login screen before disabling Windows Spotlight – Screenshot (red is me)
• Login screen after – Screenshot

Solution:

1.  Click Cortana or Search and type Lock Screen
2. Click on Lock Screen Settings
3. Under Background change Windows Spotlight to Picture or Slideshow
4. Turn OFF – “Get fun facts, tips and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screen”
5. Done!

Login Screen – with Ads from Windows Spotlight

Lock Screen – Disable Ads and Store

Lock Screen – Windows Spotlight

Lock Screen – Background option & fun facts

Login Screen – Ad free Picture