Windows 10: Removing photos from accounts

Discus and support Removing photos from accounts in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I'm donating an old PC and want to delete the photo that shows during the boot process. I'm running a local account. However, I went on my MS account... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by BobK_966, Nov 17, 2019.

  1. BobK_966 Win User

    Removing photos from accounts


    I'm donating an old PC and want to delete the photo that shows during the boot process. I'm running a local account. However, I went on my MS account and removed all photos but the photo still comes up. Where are these photos located and how do I remove them?

    :)
     
    BobK_966, Nov 17, 2019
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  2. Vesao Win User

    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Nov 17, 2019
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  3. kormath Win User
    Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild


    Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

    I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

    Might be helpful to list what i've done Removing photos from accounts :) I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

    I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.
     
    kormath, Nov 17, 2019
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  4. Removing photos from accounts

    Remove iCloud Photos from Devices and Drives View in File Explorer


    thank you for this soln gogreen, much appreciated! Here is a quick summary for others if interested -

    Reference:
    Steps:
    1. Open regedit (Win+R, "regedit")
    2. Enter key in address bar
    3. Deprecate key
      • Opt A. - delete
      • Opt B. - rename something different (e.g. prefix with "_")
    4. Close and re-open to observe result
    Key:
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{F0D63F85-37EC-4097-B30D-61B4A8917118}
    thanks! Removing photos from accounts :)
     
    justinmreina, Nov 17, 2019
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