How to change the Account Picture in Windows 7

This article details the steps to customize and change the account picture for the Windows 7 login. The account picture is the image that is displayed above the name on the login screen, and on the start menu.

  1. Right-click on any open space on the desktop and then choose Personalize.
    Windows 7 Desktop, Personalize
  2. Click on Change your account picture in the top left.
    Windows 7 Personalize, Change Account Picture
  3. Click on the picture to change the account picture.
    Windows 7 Select Account Picture
  4. If a preferred picture is not displayed here, click on Browse for more pictures and select the picture that way.
  5. Once selected, click on Change Picture.

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