To remove the Image and Fax viewer
In the run box type or paste
"regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll" (without quotes)
Click OK.
To Re-enable The Image and Fax Viewer
In the run box type or paste ""regsvr32 shimgvw.dll"" (without quotes)
Click OK.
editor's note: You may have difficulties changing your user account picture if you disable image and fax viewer.