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How do I change my user icon in Windows?
Change your account picture
- Select the Start button, then select Settings > Accounts > Your info.
- Under Create your picture, select Browse for one. Or, if your device has a camera, select Camera and take a selfie.
How do I manage Users in Windows 8?
Manage User Accounts from the Desktop Bring up the Windows 8 Power User Menu and select Control Panel. After the Control panel opens, change the view to Large Icons, scroll down and select User Accounts. On the next screen, click Manage Another Account. Now select the user account you want to make changes to.
Where are Windows profile pictures stored?
In Windows 10/8/7, the default account picture images are stored in the hidden system folder: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures. Here’s how to reset account picture to default in Windows 10/8: Click the Start button or press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.
Where is Local Users and Groups in Windows 8?
The quickest way to open up the Local Users and Groups window is to press +R to open the Run dialog box, type out Lusrmgr. msc, and authenticate yourself if necessary. (Microsoft swears that “Lusrmgr. msc” is not short for “loser manager,” even though network administrators might hear that in their heads.)
How do I reset my Microsoft profile picture?
Change your Microsoft account picture
- Sign in to the Your info page with your Microsoft account.
- Select Add picture or Change picture, then follow the instructions.
Why is my Microsoft profile picture not changing?
Why is my Microsoft profile picture not updating? There must be some issue with your account syncing that your profile picture is not updating or you must have done some changes to your system settings. To get the picture updated again, check Sync Your Settings on your PC.
How do I change my profile on Windows 8?
You can change users on your PC without restarting it.
- From the Start screen, click or tap your username and picture in the top-right corner.
- Click or tap the next user’s name.
- When prompted, enter the new user’s password.
- Press Enter or click or tap the next arrow. Click to view larger image.
What do you know about Window 8?
Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system that is part of the Windows NT family. Windows 8 introduced significant changes to the Windows operating system and its user interface (UI), targeting both desktop computers and tablets.
How do I manage Users on my desktop?
From the Windows desktop, open the Charms menu by pressing the Windows key + C key and select Settings. In the Settings window, select Control Panel. Click the User Accounts option. If using the View by Category option in the Control Panel, click the User Accounts link.
Do you need a Microsoft account for Windows 8?
When you install or upgrade to Windows 8.1, you’ll be forced to create a Microsoft account or use an existing Windows Live account to log on your computer. There is no option to setup a local account during the installation.