Windows 10: How do I Add a New Picture to Local Account so it can be seen on the

Discus and support How do I Add a New Picture to Local Account so it can be seen on the in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Hey guys I switched to a local account. When I reboot the PC I can't see a picture. It's just a grey icon. How do I get a picture to show there.... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by xGMANx, Jul 30, 2015.

  1. XGMANX
    xGMANx Win User

    How do I Add a New Picture to Local Account so it can be seen on the


    Hey guys

    I switched to a local account. When I reboot the PC I can't see a picture. It's just a grey icon. How do I get a picture to show there. The only time I see a picture now is if I'm using my Microsoft Account. Thanks ☺

    :)
     
    xGMANx, Jul 30, 2015
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  2. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP Win User
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP, Jul 30, 2015
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  3. STEVEN_SPOT
    Steven_spot Win User
    For security reasons, how do I add a local account to my new computer, (make it my administrator) and then change my Microsoft account to a "standard" account for everyday use?

    For security reasons setting up a new computer on the Windows 10 platform, I want to add a local account (which I would make my
    administrator account and use for settings changes only) and then change my existing Microsoft account to a
    "Standard" account to use for everyday work and play.

    My understanding is that as in the past, it is still safer security wise to do day-to-day work on a "standard account" as opposed to an "Administrator" account. Does this make sense?
     
    Steven_spot, Jul 30, 2015
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  4. XGMANX
    xGMANx Win User

    How do I Add a New Picture to Local Account so it can be seen on the

    Anyone? I know when I use my Microsoft Account I get my picture in the bootscreen. But how do you get one for the local account? Is just a grey icon?
     
    xGMANx, Jul 30, 2015
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  5. CYBERSAR
    cyberSAR Win User
    Settings > Accounts > Your picture
     
    cyberSAR, Jul 30, 2015
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  6. XGMANX
    xGMANx Win User
    Already done that..









    But when I boot, this is what I get..



    How do I Add a New Picture to Local Account so it can be seen on the [​IMG]
     
    xGMANx, Jul 30, 2015
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  7. CYBERSAR
    cyberSAR Win User
    Cute dog! Sorry I can't be any further help. Mine worked using a .jpg stored in my picture folder.
     
    cyberSAR, Jul 30, 2015
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  8. XGMANX
    xGMANx Win User

    How do I Add a New Picture to Local Account so it can be seen on the

    Haha. So again, if I use my Microsoft Account and have to enter a password at boot (I get the the picture on the splash screen) but in a local account it is grey.

    I'm now wondering if it's possible to get a picture?
     
    xGMANx, Apr 5, 2018
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