Windows Spotlight now available on Windows 10: here’s how to activate it

Over the years, Microsoft has introduced many interesting features in its Windows operating systems. Recently, the company announced the arrival of a new feature called Spotlight on Windows 10.

What is Windows Spotlight?

Windows Spotlight is a feature in Windows 11 that allows users to display dynamic and interesting images on the lock screen. These images are provided by Bing and can be customized to the user’s preferences. The Spotlight feature in Windows 11 has become very popular among users because of its ability to provide attractive and ever-changing backgrounds.

The arrival of Spotlight on Windows 10

Microsoft has decided to bring the Spotlight feature of Windows 11 to Windows 10 as well. This means that Windows 10 users will be able to enjoy Spotlight’s dynamic and eye-catching wallpapers directly on their desktops. The feature was introduced in Windows 10 build 19045.4116, which is currently available to testers in the final version preview channel.

How to activate Spotlight on Windows 10

To activate the Spotlight feature on Windows 10, you need to follow some simple steps:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select “Customize” in the context menu.
2. In the customization window, click on “Wallpaper.”
3. In the “Choose your wallpaper” section, select “Spotlight” from the drop-down menu.
4. Now, the Windows 10 desktop will show dynamic images provided by Bing, just like on Windows 11.

How Spotlight works on Windows 10

Once you enable the Spotlight feature on Windows 10, you will enjoy dynamic images that change regularly. You can easily switch between images by clicking “Switch to next image.” In addition, you can provide feedback to Microsoft by clicking “Like this image” or “Dislike this image.” Based on your feedback, Microsoft can further improve Spotlight backgrounds to meet your expectations.

New Windows Share features on Windows 10

In addition to Spotlight, Microsoft has also introduced new sharing features on Windows 10. You can now directly share copied URLs to WhatsApp, Gmail, Facebook, and LinkedIn using Windows Share. However, at the moment, Twitter is not yet supported, but Microsoft plans to add this option in the future.

Bug fixes and improvements

In addition to the new features, Windows 10 build 19045.4116 also includes some bug fixes and improvements. Here are some of the issues fixed with this new version:

• Fixed the incorrect UI issue of Microsoft Edge data settings.
• Fixed remote desktop authentication issues with sovereign cloud endpoints.
• Fixed Japanese IME issue that did not work properly on custom desktops.
• Windows Hello for Business now works with Microsoft Entra ID on all apps.
• Fixed delayed Azure Virtual Desktop sessions.

Why Microsoft is bringing Spotlight to Windows 10.

You may be wondering why Microsoft is bringing Windows 11’s Spotlight feature to Windows 10, considering that Windows 11 is the company’s newest operating system. The answer may be related to Windows 10’s market share. Currently, 66.43% of Windows users still use Windows 10, and Microsoft may want to keep these users satisfied by offering them some of the new Windows 11 features.