Im too stupid to find a specific Windows 8 setting


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Hi

as the title says, im too stupid to find a specific windows setting:

after my pc booted up I get to a screen that shows the seattle tower, mountains in the background etc. Its nice but Id like to change that picture. How can I do that?

Also, is there a way to change the background at the screen where I can type my password? Its just a solid color, Id like to replace that with a picture.

I have only been able to find the setting to change my lockscreen, but thats not what I mean.

Thanks!

Br

No, that's what you asked for (the first question) and for your second question, nope.

If you don;t want to click the link above (in Tyler R's post) then...

  • go to start screen
  • click your avatar in the corner
  • select 'change picture'
  • You should now have all the settings for said screens in front of you.

sorry I dont get it. as a definition I differentiate between 3 screens:

1. the first you see when you boot up --> name?

2. the lockscreen (e.g. winkey + l) --> lockscreen, easy to configure, as explained by yourself

3. the background image/color of my avatar where I can enter my password --> name?

dont you get an image shown when you boot up before you log in? the lock screen has notifications on it, the first one after booting that I see has nothing on it, just the Seattle picture. After I hit a key I then get to the avatar/login screen. thats just not the same as the lockscreen.

or do i have a bloody weird windows 8 version?

There is a Start Screen and a Lock Screen. I'm not sure what the confusion is about. Where you see an avatar and enter your password, it's a blank background... The only visual changes would be from the color theme you choose. I may be wrong, but that's how I understand your issue.

Hi

as the title says, im too stupid to find a specific windows setting:

after my pc booted up I get to a screen that shows the seattle tower, mountains in the background etc. Its nice but Id like to change that picture. How can I do that?

Also, is there a way to change the background at the screen where I can type my password? Its just a solid color, Id like to replace that with a picture.

I have only been able to find the setting to change my lockscreen, but thats not what I mean.

Thanks!

Br

While this does not directly answer your question but if you use picture password, you don't have to use the screen with you avatar and a blank background.

While this does not directly answer your question but if you use picture password, you don't have to use the screen with you avatar and a blank background.

If you use a PIN, one of my favorite new features, you won't have to see the blank avatar screen long enough to be bothered by the fact that you can't change it. :D

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