In Windows, the default profile picture for user accounts is a generic image, which may not reflect the personal preferences or identity of the user. However, it is possible to change the default profile picture using PowerShell and batch scripts. This article will guide you through the process of customizing the default profile picture in Windows, allowing you to personalize user accounts and create a more visually appealing environment.

Examples:

1. Changing the default profile picture using PowerShell:

• Open PowerShell with administrative privileges.


• Use the following command to set a new image as the default profile picture:
  

   Import-Module UserAccountPictures
  
   Set-UserAccountPicture -Path "C:\Path\To\NewPicture.jpg"



• Replace "C:\Path\To\NewPicture.jpg" with the actual path to the image file you want to use as the default profile picture.

2. Changing the default profile picture using a batch script:

• Open Notepad and create a new file.


• Add the following lines to the file:
  

   @echo off
  
   reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AccountPicture\Users" /v DefaultPicturePath /t REG_EXPAND_SZ /d "C:\Path\To\NewPicture.jpg" /f



• Replace "C:\Path\To\NewPicture.jpg" with the actual path to the image file you want to use as the default profile picture.


• Save the file with a ".bat" extension, such as "ChangeDefaultProfilePicture.bat".


• Run the batch script with administrative privileges to change the default profile picture.