Windows 10: Why can't I activate the lock feature in shutdown settings or in the account picture menu...

Discus and support Why can't I activate the lock feature in shutdown settings or in the account picture menu... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; i can't activate the lock feature in shutdown settings or in the account picture menu even though I have set a PIN... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Clarista Almirah, Apr 6, 2025.

  1. CLARISTA ALMIRAH
    Clarista Almirah Win User

    Why can't I activate the lock feature in shutdown settings or in the account picture menu...


    i can't activate the lock feature in shutdown settings or in the account picture menu even though I have set a PIN

    :)
     
    Clarista Almirah, Apr 6, 2025
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  2. DAVIDPOSTILL
    DavidPostill Win User

    How to change account picture of DIFFERENT user in Windows 10?

    Can I also set account picture for him?

    Log in as him then do the following:

    Source How to Change Your Account Picture in Windows 10
     
    DavidPostill, Apr 6, 2025
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  3. ANGUS
    angus Win User
    Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


    Hello,
    Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
    I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
    I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
    Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
    I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
    Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
    Cheers
     
    angus, Apr 6, 2025
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  4. MRWHISPERS
    MrWhispers Win User

    Why can't I activate the lock feature in shutdown settings or in the account picture menu...

    Account picture error. Setting the account picture failed.

    Yes I have tried that already as listed in OP.


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    MrWhispers, Apr 6, 2025
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