Go back to Lock screen settings and re-select your Slideshow folder. Reset the Content Delivery Manager via PowerShell
Run :
If the folder cleanup doesn't work, the background service itself might be unresponsive. You can reset it using a simple command. windows 11 lock screen slideshow not changing
| Cause | Description | |-------|-------------| | | Windows pauses slideshow on battery or when “Don’t turn off screen” is misconfigured. | | Corrupt lock screen cache | The LockScreen_f cache files become stale or broken. | | Folder access issues | Images in a OneDrive, network, or external drive that’s disconnected. | | Spotlight interference | Previous Spotlight settings leave registry or policy conflicts. | | User Account Control (UAC) / permissions | Windows can’t read the chosen folder. | | Windows corruption | Corrupt system files or Windows Store cache. | Go back to Lock screen settings and re-select