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The forum thread discusses difficulties in getting the profile picture to display as an avatar on forum posts, with the original poster noting a size limitation issue that prevented larger images from appearing. Contributors clarify the difference between profile picture and avatar, and mention that size restrictions seem to have become more strict. The overall tone is light-hearted, with some humorous exchanges about updating avatars and aging gracefully.
MikeHawthorne

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Hi

I've been trying to get my profile picture to show.
It's the same one that I use on the Windows 7 forum.

If I look in settings I can see it in the Edit Profile Picture window.
But it doesn't show up in the forum.

Another question, does the profile picture option support animated gifs?

I used to make a lot of these that I used on various game forums etc.

Mike
 

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MikeHawthorne
On the threads as I have it on the Windows 7 forums.
same as you are using the Windows 8 logo.

Ok I just realized the difference between Profile Picture and Avatar. LOL

I still can't get it to work though, it seems that they have reduced the size limitation.
My 64k file is too large to use either by upload or from a online site.

Mike

As you can see I made it very tiny and it will now show.
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Jimbo22

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You want your picture to show as an avatar on the threads or just in your profile area?
 

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MikeHawthorne

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On the threads as I have it on the Windows 7 forums.
same as you are using the Windows 8 logo.

Ok I just realized the difference between Profile Picture and Avatar. LOL

I still can't get it to work though, it seems that they have reduced the size limitation.
My 64k file is too large to use either by upload or from a online site.

Mike

As you can see I made it very tiny and it will now show.
 

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Jimbo22

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Ok I just realized the difference between Profile Picture and Avatar. LOL
Click to expand...

Forgiven...LMAO.

I don't know what has happened to the size limit, but I had some problems with it to.
 

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Medico

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Please change it back, now! Sorry just kidding, LOL! I just had to say it Mike.
 

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MikeHawthorne

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Well one of these days I'll take a new picture. LOL
I've used this one for years, I actually look better now (getting better with age) yeah right!
 

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Medico

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Don't we all? I changed my Avatar from my picture to something more potable, LOL!
 

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