This sample demonstrates how a developer can use the LockScreen API to set the current user's lock screen image. This sample uses classes from the Windows.System.UserProfile namespace. In particular, it uses the LockScreen class to set the user's lock screen image. It also demonstrates how to register an RSS feed that can be used as a source for a lock screen slideshow.
The lock screen is the screen shown when you lock your computer, as well as when you reboot the device or wake it from a sleep state. It is a user-customizable surface that both conveys information and protects the computer against unauthorized use.
The sample lets you use the item picker to select an image your Pictures library to use as the lock screen image. If the sample successfully uses the selected image for the lock screen, the image appears in the output area of the sample's main page. You can also select the location of an RSS feed that can supply images for a lock screen slideshow.
To learn more about the lock screen, see Lock screen overview.
Client: Windows 10
Server: Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview
Phone: Not supported
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