Try Change Your Log on Screen Background on Windows 7

[Neko]

Hi everyone, i want to share my exp. about change log on screen on Windows 7.
Here's the hints:

1. Click Start and run -> regedit then enter. Now "Registry Editor" window should be opened.

2. After that try to browse this path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\Background

3. On right window, search and doubleclick "OEMBackground".
Then change the data Value into "1". Close the "Registry Editor" window

(Remember: this step just for you who doesn't have "OEMBackground")
If on your registry editor window there is no "OEMBackground" yet, you can make it on your own..
Hint: right click > new > DWORD 32-bit Value > rename it into "OEMBackground".

4. Prepare an image, req: 24 bit rate, JPEG format, maximum size is 256 Kb or less.
Rename the image into "BackgroundDefault.jpg".

5. Copy the image and paste on this path (C:\Windows\System32\oobe\info\backgrounds) << system default C:
If there is no folder in those names, make it yourself.
Replace the current "BackgroundDefault.jpg" into the new one you'd prepared before.

6. Restart your computer/laptop and see the changes.

Example:
Before

After

 

[renano]

Thank you for this.

I use TweaksLogon changer as my main program to change the picture though.

I also use Windows 7 Boot Updater to change the boot-screen. (the picture that pops up when Windows is loading)

 

[Evac]

Nice finding!
I usually avoid installing new software to make this kind of change to my computer (I might use if and only if it's portable, lol), so a nice, quick fix like this is always welcome! :)

 

[Keima]

Thanks Neko,
I try changing and served!!!! :D

 

[MoreDeath-11]

Old news. Registry key's been there since Windows 7 was launched.

It's all documented in MSDN and TechNet.

 

[Neko]

Old news. Registry key's been there since Windows 7 was launched.

It's all documented in MSDN and TechNet.

If you know about it already, then don't post anything.. lol
This thread just for those who don't know yet :3

 

[MoreDeath-11]

Just pointing out how long it's been there.

 

[Hanagai]

i didn't know about it before i saw this. but now i use TweaksLogon. found is helpfull ^^

 

[Sakimichi]

TweaksLogon is heavy for a low specced pc of mine >.< Thanks Neko for that wonderful tutorial