What algorithm did Windows XP use to choose your initial user picture?

· Raymond Chen · Sept. 10, 2026, 5:31 a.m.
Old New Thing history User Interface software-design Windows XP Random Algorithms
Summary
The blog post discusses the random algorithm used by Windows XP to assign initial user pictures, providing insight into a seemingly trivial aspect of the operating system's design.
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