You can now hide your name and profile picture on the Windows 11 Start menu. Here’s how to do it in simple steps.
By default, the Start menu in Windows 11 displays your account name and profile picture in the bottom-left corner. This not only brings a bit of personalization but also makes it easy to recognize which user account you are using without opening the Settings app. While this is a pretty good thing, there might be situations where you want to hide the name and picture in the Start menu. For example, when giving presentations, you might not want to show your profile picture or account name to everyone.
Whatever your specific reason, if you want to hide these details, Windows 11 now offers a native option in the Settings app. No need for registry hacks or third-party customization apps. In this Windows 11 guide, let me show you the steps to show or hide the name and profile picture on the Start menu. Let’s get started.
Hide Name and Profile Picture in Start Menu on Windows 11
- Press “Windows key + I” to open Settings.
- Go to the “Personalization” > “Start” page.
- Turn OFF the “Hide your name and profile picture on Start” toggle.
- Close the Settings app.
From now on, the Start menu won’t display your account name and profile picture. You can see what the Start menu looks like after hiding the name and profile picture.
Show Name and Profile Picture in Start Menu on Windows 11
- Right-click the Start button on the taskbar.
- Select the “Settings” option.
- Go to the “Personalization” > “Start” page.
- Turn ON the “Hide your name and profile picture on Start” toggle.
- Close the Settings app.
From now on, the Start menu again displays the name and profile picture in the bottom-left corner.
That is all. It is that simple to show or hide the account name and picture in the Start menu on Windows 11. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.
