Windows 7 Change Account Picture

by Milod Norbert.

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Your account picture is used for the login screen, your start menu, windows meeting space, and more. When you first set up your account, you can choose one of the default images. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to customize your account picture. Do this by following these steps:

1. Click the Start button.

2. Click your account picture at the top of the menu.

3. In the User Accounts window, choose Change Your Picture.

4. a. Either: click a picture you want to use.

b. OR click Browse For More Pictures, locate your picture, and click Open.

5. If you see any white space around your picture, edit it in paint or another editing program to make your image square.

Now you have your own icon for your user account. This is really helpful when you have multiple users on your account.

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