Comments on: Windows 7 to officially support logon UI background customization http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/ Not your usual Microsoft enthusiast blog. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:07 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ferry http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-5356 Ferry Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-5356 Hi I am using the Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Enterprise, it works fine to change the picture background but I want to change or delete text with Windows 7 Enterprise . Someone you can help me? thanks Hi
I am using the Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Enterprise, it works fine to change the picture background but I want to change or delete text with Windows 7 Enterprise . Someone you can help me?
thanks

]]> By: steve http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-5193 steve Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-5193 hey Raf, where can i download that flower background that you used as the example for your post? Thanks! hey Raf, where can i download that flower background that you used as the example for your post? Thanks!

]]> By: endah http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-5100 endah Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-5100 hi rafa..is there anyway for beginner like me to change my windows 7 background? cos what you guys have explained above make me confused.. thanks hi rafa..is there anyway for beginner like me to change my windows 7 background?
cos what you guys have explained above make me confused..
thanks

]]> By: Insanity on High » How to Change the Logon Screen in Windows 7 WITHOUT Hacking the Kernel! http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-5097 Insanity on High » How to Change the Logon Screen in Windows 7 WITHOUT Hacking the Kernel! Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-5097 [...] The hard Way: (Read this first and you’ll understand why the easy way rocks) See: Windows 7 to officially support logon UI background customization by Rafael Rivera from “Within [...] [...] The hard Way: (Read this first and you’ll understand why the easy way rocks) See: Windows 7 to officially support logon UI background customization by Rafael Rivera from “Within [...]

 ]]> By: Kaushal http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4974 Kaushal Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4974 Iin case anyone (like me) find the manufacturer (such as Dell) changed the logon screen to their own image and dont like it (like me), you can revert it back to the standard Microsoft background by setting the Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\Background\OEMBackground key from '1' to '0' Iin case anyone (like me) find the manufacturer (such as Dell) changed the logon screen to their own image and dont like it (like me), you can revert it back to the standard Microsoft background by setting the Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\Background\OEMBackground key from ‘1′ to ‘0′

]]> By: How to change the Windows 7 logon background | beyond blog http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4971 How to change the Windows 7 logon background | beyond blog Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4971 [...] can change the background image of the logon screen without any 3rd party programs or dirty hacks. Here’s a detailed description how to do it. [...] [...] can change the background image of the logon screen without any 3rd party programs or dirty hacks. Here’s a detailed description how to do it. [...]

 ]]> By: Techno Information » Blog Archive » Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps [Lifehacker Top 10] http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4964 Techno Information » Blog Archive » Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps [Lifehacker Top 10] Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4964 [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...] [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...]

 ]]> By: David http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4955 David Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4955 To Frank, I am using the Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (RTM), it works fine to change the picture. To Frank,

I am using the Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (RTM), it works fine to change the picture.

]]> By: David http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4954 David Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4954 To Rafael, The original (default) picture looks like this file: %windir%\System32\oobe\background.bmp To Rafael,

The original (default) picture looks like this file: %windir%\System32\oobe\background.bmp

]]> By: Frank http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4952 Frank Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4952 Any idea why this doesn't work on Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (RTM)? I think that I followed well all instructions here. Is this a feature of the beta or RC version only? BTW, I also made sure that %windir%\system32\oobe\info\backgrounds\backgroundDefault.jpg is not larger than 220KB. Any idea? Thanks! Any idea why this doesn’t work on Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (RTM)?

I think that I followed well all instructions here. Is this a feature of the beta or RC version only?

BTW, I also made sure that %windir%\system32\oobe\info\backgrounds\backgroundDefault.jpg is not larger than 220KB.

Any idea?

Thanks!

]]> By: Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps « Shadowland http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4951 Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps « Shadowland Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4951 [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...] [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...]

 ]]> By: Windows 7: come cambiare la schermata di Logon - Commenta la tecnologia, la telefonia, i software http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4947 Windows 7: come cambiare la schermata di Logon - Commenta la tecnologia, la telefonia, i software Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4947 [...] di logon senza installare alcun software, agendo dal registro di sistema: trovate la spiegazione qui. Ma perché complicarsi la [...] [...] di logon senza installare alcun software, agendo dal registro di sistema: trovate la spiegazione qui. Ma perché complicarsi la [...]

 ]]> By: Ashish http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4938 Ashish Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4938 Works just fine. Is there a way to change the startup sound too? Works just fine. Is there a way to change the startup sound too?

]]> By: Jon http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4901 Jon Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4901 I had some issues with the screen as well with the jpg being 253 kb. I downsized it to 243kb and it worked fine. For those who have trouble, try this (I am using Windows 7 Ultimate Final release) I had some issues with the screen as well with the jpg being 253 kb. I downsized it to 243kb and it worked fine. For those who have trouble, try this (I am using Windows 7 Ultimate Final release)

]]> By: Chris http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4895 Chris Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4895 @Josh You can copy files into the folder that you create it seems. Just drag it and drop it, that's what I did. @Josh

You can copy files into the folder that you create it seems.
Just drag it and drop it, that’s what I did.

]]> By: Chris http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4894 Chris Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4894 I've got mine working in a 1680x1050 resolution. Simply put the .jpg in the \oobe\info\backgrounds folder and make sure it's name is backgroundDefault NOT background*resolution*. I’ve got mine working in a 1680×1050 resolution.
Simply put the .jpg in the \oobe\info\backgrounds folder and make sure it’s name is backgroundDefault NOT background*resolution*.

]]> By: Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps :Xero Wire http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4891 Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps :Xero Wire Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4891 [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...] [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...]

 ]]> By: André http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4886 André Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4886 Works perfectly. You can just try it out by going to Start>Switch User, and look which wallpaper will be nice for you. An advice, use Paint.NET to resize your image. You can set in a scale of 1 to 100% which final quality you want and the final size. Photoshop is too crappy for this. Works perfectly.

You can just try it out by going to Start>Switch User, and look which wallpaper will be nice for you.

An advice, use Paint.NET to resize your image. You can set in a scale of 1 to 100% which final quality you want and the final size. Photoshop is too crappy for this.

]]> By: Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps | Computer Tips and Guides http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4880 Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps | Computer Tips and Guides Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4880 [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...] [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...]

 ]]> By: Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps – windows 7 | Windows7 Evangelist http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4878 Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps – windows 7 | Windows7 Evangelist Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4878 [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...] [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...]

 ]]> By: Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps [Lifehacker Top 10] « Coolbeans http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4877 Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps [Lifehacker Top 10] « Coolbeans Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4877 [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...] [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...]

 ]]> By: Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps [Lifehacker Top 10] | Diy all the Way http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4871 Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps [Lifehacker Top 10] | Diy all the Way Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4871 [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...] [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...]

 ]]> By: Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps | TMS Tech Blog http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4869 Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps | TMS Tech Blog Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4869 [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...] [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...]

 ]]> By: Name (required) http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4867 Name (required) Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4867 @Jeff same here, tried a few times... 251k did not work, 244 did... @Jeff

same here, tried a few times… 251k did not work, 244 did…

]]> By: Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps [Lifehacker Top 10] · TechBlogger http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/comment-page-6/#comment-4866 Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps [Lifehacker Top 10] · TechBlogger Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/15/windows-7-to-officially-support-logon-ui-background-customization/#comment-4866 [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...] [...] to your logon background. If you don’t mind doing a little registry hacking, there’s a manual work-around for logon changing, but the Logon Changer is worth the install/uninstall if you know what you want to keep as your [...]

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