How to fix
Profile picture not showing up
on Windows

Hello. I run the Windows 10 device, and my settings do not show my profile picture. I am logged in to my account, and the profile picture was set before, but it doesn't show up now. How can I enable the picture again to show up? I haven't changed anything, so this happened for some other reason.

When the profile picture not showing up in Windows settings, it can be an issue with your settings, login information, and file corruption issue. Users[ref en-1] claim that this is an unfortunate issue and that it is annoying and frustrating. The issue might be related to a momentary bug or the issue with your operating system too.

There can be some problems that lead to this profile picture, so some particular fixes and troubleshooting methods can be helpful for some of the people and other ones for others. lean install of the Windows or the update to a later version of Windows 10 might fix some possible bugs and issues with the system itself.[ref en-2]

As for other possible issues, malware[ref en-3] shouldn't be the reason for this particular problem, but there are various issues that cyber infections leave behind even when the threat is already terminated. We recommend getting a tool that could check for file corruption, data damage, and the issues related to unwanted alterations.

[d1] should be helpful because it finds and fixes any altered parts for you. This could be the first step if finding the root cause and trying to fix the profile picture not showing up in the Windows settings issue. Follow up with solutions listed in the step-by-step guide.

1. Quick solutions

• Try to reboot the machine.
• Check the connection to the internet.
• Log in to your Microsoft Account again.

2. Run System File Checker scan

1. Type CMD in search.
   

   

2. Choose the Command Prompt with administrator rights
3. Once the black screen opens, type sfc /scannow and hit ENTER.
   

   

   
   
4. SFC will begin scanning for issues.
5. Follow commands and complete the process.

3. Troubleshoot issues

• Click the Start button.
• Go to Settings.
• Choose Update & Security section.
• Locate the Troubleshooter.
• Click Additional troubleshooters.
• Check issues with Windows Apps, for example, or run the general troubleshooting process.

4. Check for old pictures

Older pictures saved automatically in settings might interfere with the new account picture, and some bugs keep the picture from appearing so:

• Press Windows key + R to open the run command box.
• Copy and paste the following command and press enter:
  %appdata%\\Microsoft\\Windows\\AccountPictures
• If the other account pictures are listed, delete them and restart the computer.

5. Check or OS updates

1. Hit the Windows Start button.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Click Update & Security section.
   

   

   
   
4. Find the Windows Update section and hit Check for Updates.
   

   

   
   
5. If updates are available for download, click Install Updates.
6. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

6. Change the picture in settings

• Open Settings and click Accounts.
• Click Browse for one under Create your picture.
  

  

  
  
• Find the file that you want and Choose the picture.
  

  

  
  
• Close settings. Reboot and check if the picture remains changed or disappears again ut of nowhere.