How do I change the login screen colour or background in Windows 7?

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I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium at home and Professional at work.

How can I change the colour and/or the background image of the lock/login screen? I'd like to set it to something nicer than the default blue with flowers.

Adam Lear

Posted 2011-11-10T21:40:14.247

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We actually have a great article on the Super User Blog by studiohack about this!

Bored with your login? Hack it!

It's a bit lengthy, but gives you MANY ways of changing it - some are programs, others use the registry.

Simon Sheehan

Posted 2011-11-10T21:40:14.247

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Cool! Though I'm surprised you have to go through 3rd part programs / registry hacks. Work computers often deny both methods. – FrustratedWithFormsDesigner – 2011-11-10T22:05:28.840

@FrustratedWithFormsDesigner Well if you're on a personal computer thats supplied by work I'm sure its allowed... networked stuff probably wouldnt though. – Simon Sheehan – 2011-11-10T22:07:39.840

@SimonSheehan: Actually, as long as you have admin privileges, it doesn't matter if it is "networked" or not. – surfasb – 2011-11-11T01:20:57.993

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