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- DOCUMENT:Q103327 24-SEP-1993 [W_NT]
- TITLE :Changing Background Bitmap for the Windows NT Logon Screen
- PRODUCT :Windows NT
- PROD/VER:3.10
- OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
- KEYWORDS:
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- The information in this article applies to:
-
- - Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
- - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
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-
- WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause
- serious, system-wide problems that may require you to
- reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot
- guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of
- Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own
- risk.
-
- You can change the default background bitmap used at the Windows NT
- logon screen by modifying a value in the Registry. To do so, use the
- following procedure:
-
- WARNING: Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE) is a very powerful utility
- that allows you to directly change the Registry Database. Using
- Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems, including
- hard disk corruption. It may be necessary to reinstall the software
- to correct any problems. Microsoft does not support changes made
- with Registry Editor. Use this tool at your own risk.
-
- 1. Start Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE).
-
- 2. Locate and select the following Registry subkey:
-
- HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop
-
- 3. Select the Wallpaper value and choose String from the Edit menu.
-
- 4. In the String field, type the full name of the bitmap, including
- the full path if the file is not located in the SYSTEM32 directory.
-
- 5. Exit Registry Editor to save the changes.
-
- The next time you logon, the bitmap you chose should be displayed.
-
- Additional reference words: 3.10 picture welcome
- KBCategory:
- KBSubCatergory: howto
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