I do not know for what reason someone would want to Remove user name (Windows XP Username) or profile picture from Start MenuBut in case someone wants it there is a registry Hack (a trick) that will allow this change in Start Menu.
Start Menu Username & Picture (default)
To remove the username from Start Menu, you need to follow a few simple steps, but that involves changes in Windows registry. (You must be very careful)
Windows registry Hack
1. Open the registry editor (registry Editor) And go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer
After clicking on the "Explorer" folder, go to the screen on the right side of the registry editor, right-click -> New -> DWORD Value. The image below will explain this step.
2. The new DWORD Value be called NoUserNameInStartMenu with value 1.
3. Click OK and close the registry editor. Go in Start Menu and press Log Off or restart the computer.
After restarting the system, you will notice that the user's name has disappeared from Start Menu.
To delete the profile picture will be dtergeti or rename folder Default Pictures.
C: Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataMicrosoftUser Account PicturesDefault Pictures
Log Off or restart to apply this change as well Start Menu.
Remove Username & Picture in Start Menu - Windows XP.
