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Use Pic Websites?

February 26, 2003 1:28:38 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Does anyone know if there are any websites where I can download more user pics, you know the ones that are beside the name on the start menu?..... I've tried using wmy wallpapers but they don't seem to be the right size, they look more widescreen than square.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Reply #1 February 26, 2003 1:44:35 PM
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Go to http://www.originalicons.com/

They are meant to be AIM buddy icons, but they're the same size, s you can use any of those. Just save any of those icons to use as your XP user icon.

Warning: I believe this site used to have loads of popup. It doesn't seem to have any anymore, but I have popup blocking, so I don't know for sure.
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Reply #2 February 26, 2003 1:45:46 PM
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You can easily make your own, they have to be I think 48 by 48 pixels although some of mine are 50 by 50 and they work just fine.... anything in that range will work. Just do a cut and paste on your own stuff to that size and they will work.
I always make my own.... or sometimes borrow them from other sources... which is fine as long as you don't try to upload them anywhere else as your own work...

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Reply #3 February 26, 2003 1:46:43 PM
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Oh and don't choose an animated one cause although you can use a GIF, if will not be animated.
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Reply #4 February 26, 2003 1:54:41 PM
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Wonderful!, thanks ever so much for the info. Greatly appreciated.
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Reply #5 February 26, 2003 1:57:07 PM
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Oh, I forgot to ask.. where do I save them too? Is it just c:\Windows?
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Reply #6 February 26, 2003 2:00:06 PM
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Just save it anywhere you want. Then open the USers menu in the Control Panel, and it'll let you change the icon there. Just browse for it.
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Reply #7 February 26, 2003 2:01:15 PM
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Ahh right, thank you very much.
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Reply #8 February 26, 2003 2:12:44 PM
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I created a folder specifically for them.... it doesn't really matter where you put them as long as you can find it later....

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Reply #9 February 26, 2003 3:02:35 PM
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If you want them to appear in your list without having to browse for them every time, put them in this folder.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures

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Reply #10 February 26, 2003 3:06:53 PM
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Great tip, Mike!

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Reply #11 February 26, 2003 3:23:58 PM
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And you don't have to go in your control panel to change the picture. In your Start menu, just click on the actual user icon itself.
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Reply #12 February 26, 2003 3:25:41 PM
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For some reason I can't find that file!
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Reply #13 February 26, 2003 3:27:36 PM
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I get to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users then Application Data isn't there???
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Reply #14 February 26, 2003 3:30:43 PM
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It's a hidden folder Blondie. You have to set Windows to display hidden folder names.

I'm not sure about XP, but on 2000 I pull up my computer, go to 'Tools', 'Folder Options' and 'View' then click on the 'Show hidden files and folders' radio button.

Hope that helps.

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Reply #15 February 26, 2003 3:38:17 PM
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OMG thank you sooo much Peff (((HUGSSS))), I went into a complete panic then! . I found it when I showed hidden files and folders. 'Phew'! Thanks ever so much guys, you are the best!
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Reply #16 February 26, 2003 3:40:50 PM
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Hey hey! *I* am the best! Peff is just second.
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Reply #17 February 26, 2003 3:44:45 PM
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Your all Brilliant! You have helped me no end and being a newbie Blinds user you have not made me feel stupid when I've asked what probably seems like simple questions to you.
Thank you so much for that, all of you.
(((HUGSSS)))
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Reply #18 February 26, 2003 3:53:33 PM
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Thanks to Mike and Pax. I've always wanted to change the picture icon on the start menu.

HuronJoe also should thank Blondie66 for asking the question in the first place.

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Reply #19 February 26, 2003 3:55:58 PM
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Second to you paxx.....I'll take that

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Reply #20 February 26, 2003 4:17:46 PM
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wow!! this is cool info! as a deviant art member I see all kinds of user icons (for use one the website) and have been very interested in making my own just for the user start panel for XP or for object bar. This is really helpful.

Great question Mrs Blondie66. By asking your question, you helped more people then just yourself.

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Reply #21 February 26, 2003 4:24:45 PM
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Why thank you very much Joe, glad to be of assistance.
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