sir/madam
I am a windows 8 pro user and my windows is fully activated but still when I go to P.C SETTINGS I am not able to change my account picture, lock screen & start screen
display, So kindly help me.
Regards
utkarsh chandel
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sir/madam
I am a windows 8 pro user and my windows is fully activated but still when I go to P.C SETTINGS I am not able to change my account picture, lock screen & start screen
display, So kindly help me.
Regards
utkarsh chandel
Try this.
1. On the Start Menu view > Move your mouse to the lower left or upper left so you can see the Charms Menu
2. Click on Settings then look at the lower right you'll see More PC Settings, click on it.
3. Once you have the PC Settings Menu, click on the Personalize.
4. On the Right Pane > click on Account Picture. You'll have an option if you want to Browse a Picture or from Webcam
Let us know if your having an error message.
I'm having the exact same problem... I tried your solution but it didn't work.
I don't know what's the problem, my Windows 8 is fully activated, and all I want is to change the Account Picture, Lock Screen and Start Screen, but apparently I'm not able to do that.
When I go to the "Personalize" screen, it shows me this: (as you can see the buttons are disabled, I can't do anything)
I'm having the exact same problem... I tried your solution but it didn't work.
I don't know what's the problem, my Windows 8 is fully activated, and all I want is to change the Account Picture, Lock Screen and Start Screen, but apparently I'm not able to do that.
When I go to the "Personalize" screen, it shows me this: (as you can see the buttons are disabled, I can't do anything)
I'm having the exact same problem... I tried your solution but it didn't work.
I don't know what's the problem, my Windows 8 is fully activated, and all I want is to change the Account Picture, Lock Screen and Start Screen, but apparently I'm not able to do that.
When I go to the "Personalize" screen, it shows me this: (as you can see the buttons are disabled, I can't do anything)
Hi,
Did your Windows 8 upgrade from Windows 7 or a clean install?
Did you login with live account or local account?
Try to perform a system refresh for test.
Leo Huang
I installed a clean version of Windows 8, I didn't upgrade from Windows 7.
I'm logged in with my Live account.
Can you check if a Local Computer Policy has not been enabled ?
How?
Press Start button + R type gpedit.msc
Goto Computer Configuration open up Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization
Check setting "Prevent changing lock screen image" State is Yes, No or Not configured ?
Regards
Richard Parslow
I have the same problem too. and (Prevent changing lock screen image) State is Not configured.
i just changed it to "No" and still not able to change my account picture, lock screen & start screen display :S
Also tried changing to 'No', but still...
I can't customize my Lock Screen, Start Screen or even changing the Account Picture.
Also tried changing to 'No', but still...
I can't customize my Lock Screen, Start Screen or even changing the Account Picture.
Also tried changing to 'No', but still...
I can't customize my Lock Screen, Start Screen or even changing the Account Picture.
Hi,
How about use local admin account to login instead of Live account?
Well the only thing I can think now is that your version of Windows is some how not activated correctly.
Can you check Control Panel\System and Security\Action Center\Windows Activation
You can get here by right clicking in the lower left hand corner, choosing "System" then clicking "View details in Windows Activation"
An example can be seen here http://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/system-properties.jpg
Regards
Richard Parslow
If the issue persist, try to perform a system refresh for test:
Enter the Start screen
Click Control Panel
Click General on the left column
Under the Refresh your PC without affecting your files, click
Get started
Found this elsewhere on the forum, solution should be to delete folder "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Systemdata"
However to do this you must take ownership of the folder first, this can be done by
Use the File Explorer and navigate to the folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Systemdata right-click the folder and choose "Properties" (Keyboard shortcut is Alt+Enter Key) go to the "Security" tab; click "Advanced" and press "Change" this will show the first image below.
You should be prompted by UAC (User Access Control), press "Yes" or type Administrator password and press "Yes"
Now you will see a new window entitled "Select User or Group" search for your user and press "Check names" if you used a Microsoft Account you enter your email address and the check name option will expand it to your name.
Press "Ok" and now you should be able to delete the f
Richard Parslow
thanx for sharing us, but i just deleted "Systemdata" folder from: "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Systemdata" but the problem persists!
Did you do a reboot afterwards ? I guess yes, try creating a new user and check if you can change the options.Richard Parslow
thanx for sharing us, but i just deleted "Systemdata" folder from: "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Systemdata" but the problem persists!
I GOT THE exact same problem... plz solve dis...
I was able to get my account picture options working again, by changing my account login via "Swich to a Microsoft account" then I changed back to a local account. All works now.
Hi Leno,
Nice workaround, hopefully Eli Revah can confirm the same works, otherwise I stick to my point about not being fully activated.
Regards
Richard
Hi Leno,
Nice workaround, hopefully Eli Revah can confirm the same works, otherwise I stick to my point about not being fully activated.
Regards
R
I was able to solve it by taking control of the "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures" folder, or in some cases "C:\...\Default Account Pictures"
I was able to solve it by taking control of the "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures" folder, or in some cases "C:\...\Default Account Pictures"
I was able to solve it by taking control of the "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures" folder, or in some cases "C:\...\Default Account Pictures"
I'm having the exact same problem... I tried your solution but it didn't work. can anyone help me out plz ?
Fresh install! Changed my profile photo once, but now it wont change it? I have done all the above and my copy of Windows 8 Pro is a real copy and is "Fully Activated". Please help!
Regards,
Mart.
how to fix this??? arggghhhhhh !!!!
It is not working...
download perminent activator from this URL
https://doc-0s-2c-docs.googleusercontent.com/docs/securesc/ha0ro937gcuc7l7deffksulhg5h7mbp1/fi3vg80mgq46tpme8cecefus42o4jsna/1442044800000/07762705354585303628/*/0B26amCUXaUAKYXZQV050azVZSjA?e=download
then click on F8.25.exe. it will open cmd and sart registring your pc. then automatically it will restart. now ur window 8 is activated and u can change personalize settings. It worked for me. i hope it will work for u :)