Stupid wallpaper question

[toidata]

On Windows 2000 (and 98se if possible) is there a way to make one (always the same) background show before login. Then after the login the users' wallpaper can take over. I'm sure there's a way tol do it, I'm just lazy...

;P

 

[Eguy]

toidata;

Open your registry and find the key below.
Modify the value of 'Wallpaper' to equal the path and filename of the bitmap (BMP) file you want to use as the background (e.g. 'c:\windows\mylogo.bmp').

In the same key, you can also modify these additional values "Pattern" and "TileWallpaper" to set the background pattern and Tile mode respectively.

Restart Windows for the changes to take effect.


System Key: [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop]
Value Name: Wallpaper, TitleWallpaper
Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value)

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own risk. Always backup your registry before editing.


Ed




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