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How to Fix Microsoft Designer Repeating Sample Images
Question details
The user needs a solution for an issue where the AI image generator repeatedly returns the same sample images rather than processing new prompts.
- Product
- Microsoft Designer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Generating new AI images using text prompts within the web application.
- Observed behavior
- The application returns the exact same six sample images for every prompt across multiple browsers, even though the feature previously worked as expected.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection and verify that your Microsoft account is actively signed in and eligible for Microsoft Designer preview features in your current region.
Clear Browser Data and Reset the Session
Use this solution to resolve potential cache conflicts, cookie issues, or session expirations that might cause the generation feature to freeze on default samples.
Since Microsoft Designer is a web-based tool, temporary browser data or a stalled authentication session can block the application from sending new prompt requests to the server. Resetting these can restore normal functionality.
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the Microsoft Designer interface, select 'Sign out', and then log back in with your Microsoft credentials.
Navigate to your browser's settings (usually found under 'Privacy and security'), select 'Clear browsing data', choose 'Cookies' and 'Cached images', and execute the clearance.
Open an Incognito or InPrivate window to bypass any conflicting browser extensions or lingering local data, and attempt to generate a new image.
Report the Preview Bug to Microsoft
Use this solution if local browser troubleshooting fails, as the issue may stem from backend errors in the preview version of the software.
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- 1. Visit the official website: Navigate to the official WPS Office website to access the latest free version.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Microsoft Designer only showing the same sample images?
This usually occurs due to an expired authentication session, corrupted browser cache, or a temporary backend server failure on Microsoft's end preventing your text prompt from being processed.
Can browser extensions interfere with AI image generation?
Yes. Aggressive ad-blockers, tracking prevention extensions, or privacy shields can block the essential background scripts needed to render newly generated images, causing the page to default to standard samples.
Is Microsoft Designer still considered a preview feature?
Many features within Microsoft Designer, especially experimental AI generation tools, are often rolled out in a preview phase. This means they can be subject to unexpected downtime, regional restrictions, or temporary glitches.
