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Home > Forums > Desktop Software > PC Operating Systems > Microsoft: Windows XP Pro > FAQs

Microsoft: Windows XP Pro FAQ

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How to change logon screen background in Home and Pro
faq779-2592
Posted: 16 Oct 02

1. Click Start > click Run > type regedit > and click OK.


2. Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_USERS\DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

3. In the details pane (right-side), double-click the Wallpaper string value item.

4. In Value data , type the path and name of the picture or background, and then click OK .

IMPORTANT: Make sure that you specify the path correctly to the Background. And that it is a Bitmap!

You have now changed the logon Background.

This will take effect when you logoff.

 

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