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How Do I Put A Picture Of My Own Choosing On The Start Menu And Welcome Screen

Although the default Start Menu and Welcome Screen pictures are useful, they don't always reflect the users mood. Sometimes you want something completely different. Maybe something that displays your personality or perhaps you simply want a picture of your favourite pet on the start menu. Well here is how you do it.

1/ Click the Start button

2/ Next Click on the Picture on the Start Menu

3/ The User Accounts window will now open

4/ You now have a choice of either selecting one of the default pictures or selecting one of your own

5/ If you want to display one of the default pictures simply select it from those displayed and the click the Change Picture button

6/ If you want to display a picture of your own Click on the Browse for More Pictures Option

7/ Select the folder where your picture is stored and open that folder

8/ Now Click on the picture you want to use

9/ The Start Menu and Welcome Screen will now display your new chosen picture