100+ Windows 7 Logon Backgrounds
Do you want a fancy new logon background? The default Windows 7 logon background is pretty boring, let’s replace it!
You can apply any wallpaper as a logon background with the right tool.
Download Login Backgrounds
Link: Click here to download 118 Logon Backgrounds
First of all, let’s take a look at the Windows 7 logon backgrounds that you can download here:
Windows 7 Logon Background Changer
To change the Windows 7 logon background, you will need the following tool:
Download Windows 7 Logon Background Changer
The creator of this tool is http://www.julien-manici.com/.
Alternative: Windows 7 Logon Studio
If you don’t like the tool of Julien Manici, you can also download Logon Studio of Stardock. Another great tool to change your logon screen.
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LogonStudio Windows 7 |
Alternative 2: Windows 7 Logon Changer Tweaks.com
Another alternative is the Windows 7 Logon Changer by Tweaks.com:
You can download it from Softpedia: Logon Changer Tweaks.com
Windows 7 imageres.dll
The Logon Background Changer will only modify the imageres.dll, but there are some other files that you could modify:
authui.dll = includes logon screen details
basebrd.dll = if you want to replace the Windows 7 Ultimate Logo
imagesress.dll = changes your logon background image
oobefldr.dll = changes your welcome center image
To modify any files, you will need to take ownership of them. To add the option “take ownership” to your context menu (right-click on a file) you can download the following zip:
Windows 7 Logon Pack for XP
Still on XP? You can easily turn your XP login screen into a Windows 7 login screen.
MJDeesigns created a package for all XP users that allows you to switch to a completely new screen.
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Hi, you do not need a tool to change it with a simple reg’ hack.
Guys, don’t download any crappy SW to change your Win7, logon Screen.
Its simple.. just follow these steps..
Just copy the following into a text file, rename the file with a .reg extension, save it and double click it:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System]
“UseOEMBackground”=dword:00000001
Next,
Copy the background image file you want to use into the Backgrounds folder::: %windir%\Windows\System32\oobe\info\Backgrounds
The Background image file should follow these parameters:
* File Name: backgroundDefault.jpg
* Format: JPG
* Size: No greater than 256kb
Viola.. You are done.. no restarts reqd.
Have fun.
Roy, thanks for the detailed instructions, I’m sure some want to change their logon backgrounds manually.
Roy and Travis, I know some prefer to do it manually, but some people, like me, just prefer the easy way ;)