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  #1  
Old October 7th 07, 12:33 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Tim.T
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Posts: 63
Default how do you change the logon background image?

I have tried TweakUILogonWallpaper, and I have tried using ResHack, and I
have tried using the few registry hacks that are out there, but not one of
them works! Whatever changes I make don't seem to take, and it goes back to
default. I think maybe it's because Windows File Protection is stopping any
changes, though most of the tweaks I've read out there don't seem to mention
WFP at all. And yes I am the administrator of this pc, I have full access.

Any ideas? All I want to do is change the logon background image...seems
simple enough.

Tim



  #2  
Old October 7th 07, 01:39 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Anando [MVP]
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Posts: 104
Default how do you change the logon background image?

Hello Tim,

If you are trying to change the default wallpaper for the logon screen,
launch the registry editor and navigate to:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Change the data of the 'Wallpaper' string to the fully qualified path of the
desired BMP.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
I have tried TweakUILogonWallpaper, and I have tried using ResHack, and I
have tried using the few registry hacks that are out there, but not one of
them works! Whatever changes I make don't seem to take, and it goes back
to
default. I think maybe it's because Windows File Protection is stopping
any
changes, though most of the tweaks I've read out there don't seem to
mention
WFP at all. And yes I am the administrator of this pc, I have full access.

Any ideas? All I want to do is change the logon background image...seems
simple enough.

Tim





  #3  
Old October 7th 07, 02:02 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Tim.T
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Posts: 63
Default how do you change the logon background image?

Hi

I've tried that, it didn't make any difference, XP just ignored it. Does the
new BMP have to match the default BMP exactly in height and width? Does it
have to be in brackets, eg [D:\LogonBG.bmp]? And do I have to include the
filetype in the new value?

Even after rebooting or logging off XP just ignores any tweak I make.

Tim
"Anando [MVP]" wrote in message
...
Hello Tim,

If you are trying to change the default wallpaper for the logon screen,
launch the registry editor and navigate to:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Change the data of the 'Wallpaper' string to the fully qualified path of

the
desired BMP.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
I have tried TweakUILogonWallpaper, and I have tried using ResHack, and

I
have tried using the few registry hacks that are out there, but not one

of
them works! Whatever changes I make don't seem to take, and it goes back
to
default. I think maybe it's because Windows File Protection is stopping
any
changes, though most of the tweaks I've read out there don't seem to
mention
WFP at all. And yes I am the administrator of this pc, I have full

access.

Any ideas? All I want to do is change the logon background image...seems
simple enough.

Tim







  #4  
Old October 7th 07, 02:08 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Anando [MVP]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 104
Default how do you change the logon background image?

If you go through the guide that I pointed you to, all your questions will
be answered. Please go through it patiently.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
Hi

I've tried that, it didn't make any difference, XP just ignored it. Does
the
new BMP have to match the default BMP exactly in height and width? Does it
have to be in brackets, eg [D:\LogonBG.bmp]? And do I have to include the
filetype in the new value?

Even after rebooting or logging off XP just ignores any tweak I make.

Tim
"Anando [MVP]" wrote in message
...
Hello Tim,

If you are trying to change the default wallpaper for the logon screen,
launch the registry editor and navigate to:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Change the data of the 'Wallpaper' string to the fully qualified path of

the
desired BMP.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
I have tried TweakUILogonWallpaper, and I have tried using ResHack,
and

I
have tried using the few registry hacks that are out there, but not one

of
them works! Whatever changes I make don't seem to take, and it goes
back
to
default. I think maybe it's because Windows File Protection is stopping
any
changes, though most of the tweaks I've read out there don't seem to
mention
WFP at all. And yes I am the administrator of this pc, I have full

access.

Any ideas? All I want to do is change the logon background
image...seems
simple enough.

Tim









  #5  
Old October 8th 07, 12:10 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Tim.T
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Posts: 63
Default how do you change the logon background image?

What guide? All I see is a registry key you pointed me to. Do you mean these
URLS?:http://www.microsoft.com/mvp, http://www.anando.org/blog

Looking through your blog (which seems mainly about Vista anyway)I do not
find anything about customising the logon screen background...

Tim
"Anando [MVP]" wrote in message
...
If you go through the guide that I pointed you to, all your questions will
be answered. Please go through it patiently.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
Hi

I've tried that, it didn't make any difference, XP just ignored it. Does
the
new BMP have to match the default BMP exactly in height and width? Does

it
have to be in brackets, eg [D:\LogonBG.bmp]? And do I have to include

the
filetype in the new value?

Even after rebooting or logging off XP just ignores any tweak I make.

Tim
"Anando [MVP]" wrote in message
...
Hello Tim,

If you are trying to change the default wallpaper for the logon screen,
launch the registry editor and navigate to:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Change the data of the 'Wallpaper' string to the fully qualified path

of
the
desired BMP.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
I have tried TweakUILogonWallpaper, and I have tried using ResHack,
and

I
have tried using the few registry hacks that are out there, but not

one
of
them works! Whatever changes I make don't seem to take, and it goes
back
to
default. I think maybe it's because Windows File Protection is

stopping
any
changes, though most of the tweaks I've read out there don't seem to
mention
WFP at all. And yes I am the administrator of this pc, I have full

access.

Any ideas? All I want to do is change the logon background
image...seems
simple enough.

Tim











  #6  
Old October 8th 07, 03:31 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Anando [MVP]
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Posts: 104
Default how do you change the logon background image?

Sorry, I mistook your post with another one. You have to include the file
extension (BMP) in the path. More info he

Change the Windows Logon screen background color
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/logonbg.htm

Windows XP Logon Wallpaper
And How To Change It
http://www.updatexp.com/tip12.html

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
What guide? All I see is a registry key you pointed me to. Do you mean
these
URLS?:http://www.microsoft.com/mvp, http://www.anando.org/blog

Looking through your blog (which seems mainly about Vista anyway)I do not
find anything about customising the logon screen background...

Tim
"Anando [MVP]" wrote in message
...
If you go through the guide that I pointed you to, all your questions
will
be answered. Please go through it patiently.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
Hi

I've tried that, it didn't make any difference, XP just ignored it.
Does
the
new BMP have to match the default BMP exactly in height and width? Does

it
have to be in brackets, eg [D:\LogonBG.bmp]? And do I have to include

the
filetype in the new value?

Even after rebooting or logging off XP just ignores any tweak I make.

Tim
"Anando [MVP]" wrote in message
...
Hello Tim,

If you are trying to change the default wallpaper for the logon
screen,
launch the registry editor and navigate to:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Change the data of the 'Wallpaper' string to the fully qualified path

of
the
desired BMP.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
I have tried TweakUILogonWallpaper, and I have tried using ResHack,
and
I
have tried using the few registry hacks that are out there, but not

one
of
them works! Whatever changes I make don't seem to take, and it goes
back
to
default. I think maybe it's because Windows File Protection is

stopping
any
changes, though most of the tweaks I've read out there don't seem to
mention
WFP at all. And yes I am the administrator of this pc, I have full
access.

Any ideas? All I want to do is change the logon background
image...seems
simple enough.

Tim













  #7  
Old October 7th 07, 02:08 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Anando [MVP]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 104
Default how do you change the logon background image?

If you go through the guide that I pointed you to, all your questions will
be answered. Please go through it patiently.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
Hi

I've tried that, it didn't make any difference, XP just ignored it. Does
the
new BMP have to match the default BMP exactly in height and width? Does it
have to be in brackets, eg [D:\LogonBG.bmp]? And do I have to include the
filetype in the new value?

Even after rebooting or logging off XP just ignores any tweak I make.

Tim
"Anando [MVP]" wrote in message
...
Hello Tim,

If you are trying to change the default wallpaper for the logon screen,
launch the registry editor and navigate to:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Change the data of the 'Wallpaper' string to the fully qualified path of

the
desired BMP.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
I have tried TweakUILogonWallpaper, and I have tried using ResHack,
and

I
have tried using the few registry hacks that are out there, but not one

of
them works! Whatever changes I make don't seem to take, and it goes
back
to
default. I think maybe it's because Windows File Protection is stopping
any
changes, though most of the tweaks I've read out there don't seem to
mention
WFP at all. And yes I am the administrator of this pc, I have full

access.

Any ideas? All I want to do is change the logon background
image...seems
simple enough.

Tim









  #8  
Old October 7th 07, 02:02 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Tim.T
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 63
Default how do you change the logon background image?

Hi

I've tried that, it didn't make any difference, XP just ignored it. Does the
new BMP have to match the default BMP exactly in height and width? Does it
have to be in brackets, eg [D:\LogonBG.bmp]? And do I have to include the
filetype in the new value?

Even after rebooting or logging off XP just ignores any tweak I make.

Tim
"Anando [MVP]" wrote in message
...
Hello Tim,

If you are trying to change the default wallpaper for the logon screen,
launch the registry editor and navigate to:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Change the data of the 'Wallpaper' string to the fully qualified path of

the
desired BMP.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
I have tried TweakUILogonWallpaper, and I have tried using ResHack, and

I
have tried using the few registry hacks that are out there, but not one

of
them works! Whatever changes I make don't seem to take, and it goes back
to
default. I think maybe it's because Windows File Protection is stopping
any
changes, though most of the tweaks I've read out there don't seem to
mention
WFP at all. And yes I am the administrator of this pc, I have full

access.

Any ideas? All I want to do is change the logon background image...seems
simple enough.

Tim







  #9  
Old October 7th 07, 01:39 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
Anando [MVP]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 104
Default how do you change the logon background image?

Hello Tim,

If you are trying to change the default wallpaper for the logon screen,
launch the registry editor and navigate to:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Change the data of the 'Wallpaper' string to the fully qualified path of the
desired BMP.

--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


My Blog
http://www.anando.org/blog

"Tim.T" wrote in message
...
I have tried TweakUILogonWallpaper, and I have tried using ResHack, and I
have tried using the few registry hacks that are out there, but not one of
them works! Whatever changes I make don't seem to take, and it goes back
to
default. I think maybe it's because Windows File Protection is stopping
any
changes, though most of the tweaks I've read out there don't seem to
mention
WFP at all. And yes I am the administrator of this pc, I have full access.

Any ideas? All I want to do is change the logon background image...seems
simple enough.

Tim





 




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