Disable Windows Spotlight for desktop

Privacy & Suggested ContentAll Windows 10/11 versionsRevertible

This will turn off the 'Windows Spotlight' feature for the desktop background, which shows different background images and occasionally tips and fun facts on the desktop.

Code to Apply

Disable Windows Spotlight for desktopRegistry
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent]

"DisableSpotlightCollectionOnDesktop"=dword:00000001

Code to Revert

Enable Windows Spotlight for desktopRegistry
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent]

"DisableSpotlightCollectionOnDesktop"=-

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