Microsoft Quietly Cleans Up Windows 11 Lock Screen

Microsoft quietly updated the Windows 11 lock screen so only the weather widget shows by default. The change is noted in the KB5120998 release notes from late August and applies to existing users; other widgets can be added manually in settings.

• Only the weather widget remains on the lock screen by default
• Change described in the KB5120998 update notes
• Other widgets are added in Settings > Personalization > Lock screen
• Lock screen widgets can be disabled entirely