How to Change or Remove User Account Image in Windows 11

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How to Change User Account Image

You can quickly change your user account image on Windows 11 using the Settings app. This method works for all users, regardless of account type.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Ito launch the Settings app.

Step 2:Switch to theAccountstab and click onYour info.

Step 3:In the Adjust your photo section, click theBrowse filesbutton.

Tip: Alternatively, if yourWindows computer has a cameraattached, you can also take your photo. Click theOpen Camerabutton > capture your photo > click onDone.

Step 4:Locate the picture you’d like to use as your account image and click onChoose picture.

Windows will automatically resize and crop the image you select.

After you complete the above steps, your new account image will appear in the Settings app,Start menu, and sign-in screen. Further, if you have signed in to Windows with your Microsoft account, the change will also reflected in all Microsoft services you use.

How to Change User Account Image for Microsoft Accounts

When you sign in with aMicrosoft account on Windows, it automatically downloads and displays the image associated with your account. Changing your Microsoft account picture from the web also changes your Windows 11 user account picture.

Step 1:Visit theMicrosoft account pagefrom your preferred browser and sign in to your Microsoft account if you haven’t already.

Step 2:Navigate to theYour infotab and click onChange photo.

Step 3:Click onAdd a photoand upload a new photo from your PC.

Step 4:Edit your photo by moving or resizing the circle and click onSave.

Windows will update your Microsoft account photo. Although, it may take some time before the account image change is reflected on your computer.

How to Remove or Delete User Account Image

While you can change the user account image via the Settings app, you won’t find an option to remove or delete it in Windows 11. However, it’s still possible to do so.

Remove User Account Image

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Sto open the search menu. Typeyour account infoin the box and pressEnter.

Step 2:Click onBrowse files.

Step 3:In theOpendialog, navigate to the following folder.

Step 4:Selectuser.pngoruser-192.pngand clickChoose picture.

This will replace your user profile photo with the default one. Note that if you’re signed in with your Microsoft Account, the change will also reflect on all Microsoft services linked to your account.

Delete User Account Image

Windows saves all your account images in the Account Pictures folder. However, if you no longer want to use those images, here’s how you can delete them.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Eto open File Explorer.

Step 2:Paste the following path in the address bar at the top and pressEnterto navigate to the Account Pictures folder.

Note:Ensure you replaceyournamein the following path with your account name.

Step 3:In the Account Pictures folder, you’ll see all the pictures you’ve used as your account image. Select the images you want to delete and click thetrash iconat the top.

Tip: After deleting the pictures, don’t forget to empty the Recycle Bin to remove them completely.

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Last updated on 08 April, 2024

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