Windows 10: Remove profile picture from account

Hello,


I want to remove my previous profile picture from the records of my account (See picture, highlighted in red). How do I do this?



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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

 

2 part question......Removing an account AND.....changing a profile Picture

Hi Carl,

The account that you’re seeing on the login screen of your Windows 10 PC can be removed from the
Settings or using an elevated Command Prompt. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you manage the account by following the steps below:

• Click Start > Settings > Accounts.
• For Windows versions 1607 and 1703, click the Family & other users.
• For version 1709, click Family & other people.
• Select the account that you want to delete, click Remove, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
• After completing the steps, you may check if the issue persists.
  

You may also use the Command Prompt to delete the account by proceeding with these steps:

• Click Start, type Command Prompt, right-click on the program and select
  Run as administrator.
• Type net user and press Enter. It will show the list of accounts on your computer.
• On the Command Prompt window, enter this command: net user (User account) /delete and press
  Enter. (Example: net user /delete).
• Once you’re done, this process will automatically remove the account from your computer.
  

Note: Before doing these steps, restart your PC to make sure that the account that you want to delete is not currently signed in. Additionally, you may be prompted for an administrator password and confirmation of the changes that require
administrative rights. Provide the password and confirm to proceed. Please make sure that you follow the steps with care to avoid any issue.


Furthermore, you may change the account photo on your PC by following the steps provided in this article on how to
change your account picture. Once you’re on the page, you may
proceed with the steps and complete the process. After completing the steps, you may check if you’re able to change the image on your user profile.

Keep us updated about your concern for additional assistance.

 

Deleting old MS account profile photos

Hello Paul,

Are you referring to the local account profile picture? If you are, there's no automatic method of deleting profile picture. However, you can still remove unwanted profile pictures through
Windows Explorer. Follow the steps below:

• Select the Start button.
• Copy and paste the path below and then press Enter.
  • %appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures
• Delete the unwanted profile picture.

Let us know if you require further assistance.