How do you change the logon background in Windows XP (once a user

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After a user has entered their logon credentials on a Windows XP computer,
logon begins. During this process a background is displayed between logon
and the users’ desktop displaying. This is the background which is displayed
while logon scripts are running (the background is blue). Does anyone know
where this can be changed (is there a registry key or a dll that can be
changed)?

Here is an overview:

1. A user enters their Logon Credentials into their Windows XP Desktop
computer (they are logging onto a Windows 2003 domain).

2. Once these credentials have been verified Windows begins the logon process

3. During this process a blue desktop is displayed before the users desktop
is displayed

How is this background changed?

I have already modified the registry key below, however this only changed
the logon background briefly:

Hive: HKEY_USERS
Key: Default\Control Panel\Desktop
Name: Wallpaper
Data Type: REG_SZ
Value:Path to the bitmap

Thanks,
 
Customize the logon screen wallpaper, screensaver and other settings using
Tweak UI
http://www.winxptutor.com/tweaklogon.htm

Change the Windows Logon screen background color
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/logonbg.htm

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timB said:
After a user has entered their logon credentials on a Windows XP computer,
logon begins. During this process a background is displayed between logon
and the users’ desktop displaying. This is the background which is
displayed while logon scripts are running (the background is blue). Does
anyone know where this can be changed (is there a registry key or a dll
that can be changed)?

Here is an overview:

1. A user enters their Logon Credentials into their Windows XP Desktop
computer (they are logging onto a Windows 2003 domain).

2. Once these credentials have been verified Windows begins the logon
process

3. During this process a blue desktop is displayed before the users
desktop
is displayed

How is this background changed?

I have already modified the registry key below, however this only changed
the logon background briefly:

Hive: HKEY_USERS
Key: Default\Control Panel\Desktop
Name: Wallpaper
Data Type: REG_SZ
Value:Path to the bitmap

Thanks,
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Download TweakUI here...

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Tweak UI
This PowerToy gives you access to system settings that are not
exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including
mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more.

Version 2.10 requires Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Windows
Server 2003.

Tweak UI
TweakUI.exe
===

Tweak UI for Windows XP Guide
http://www.winxpsolution.com/Tweakuixppro.aspx

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hey i was wondering if there is any way to change the background image of the log on screen, (not welcome screen in XP) and then have your desktop wallpaper be a completely different image. I don't want to install a program or anything if i don't have to. I don't know if its even possible but if you can help please do.
 
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