Custom Windows login/ons?

[Cold Dark Shadow]

does anyone know where or how to create or download diffrent windows bootup/login screens?

[Phoenix86]

Do some searching on hacking uxthemes.dll. I'd avoid any installed theme managers and do it by hand. I have seen some screwey stuff with window blinds and their ilk.

[BillLeeLee]

does anyone know where or how to create or download diffrent windows bootup/login screens?

I used to use different boot screens until I upgraded to SP2, when the process to use them changed slightly I think. That or SP2's install just replaced everything with the original files.

Here are some links about modifying your own.
http://www.theeldergeek.com/boot_logo_01.htm

You can download premodified bootscreens from places like wincustomize I think.

As for the login screen, I've changed it too, but I forget the process and what links I read.

[Cold Dark Shadow]

Thanks guys

Ive always thught about tryin this but never got around to actually doin it

[djnes]

I don't like using custom welcome screens or boot screens because when there is a problem (common) it's very tough to undo. Use the recovery console to change the uxtheme.dll file to a hacked version, and then you can use Visual Styles with no added software.