How to Change Windows 7 LognOn Screen Background

Whether it's on the screen, desktop backgrounds, font sizes and type, and visual customization at the level of the operating system are usually important for all types of users. Recognizing this, Microsoft has made it easier than ever to apply and adjust individual issues with Windows 7. We look at this past week's show you how to find the hidden threads buried in your hard drive, as well as under the auspices of those available through customization Microsoft's online gallery.

This time, we will show you how to customize the logon screen and Windows 7. There are different ways to achieve this goal, with and without third-party programs. I understand a lot of people may not want to rely on a third party application, while others will appreciate the faster, safer way. First up is more hands-on approach, then the utility.

Using Hands-on approach

This method asks you modify the registry, if this puts knots in your stomach, you should move on to the next section.

#1: Type regedit in Windows Search bar

#2: Right click on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and select Find.

#3: Search for OEMBackground, which should be in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Authentication/LogonUI/Background. If the key does not exist, add a new DWORD value with the name OEMBackground.

#4: Double click on the entry OEMBackground, and change the value from 0 to 1.

#5: Open Windows Explorer and go to the following path: %windir%system32oobe.

#6: Create a new folder named info, and open it.

#7: Create a new folder within info named backgrounds.

#8: Rename your desired wallpaper as backgroundDefault.jpg and place it inside the folder backgrounds (images must be less than 245KB in size).

Using Third-party software

If you are not comfortable with tinkering with the registry manually - or simply have better things to do with your time - we understand. Can the various third-party applications to change the default login Windows 7 paper walls, but our personal favorite is the Tweak.com's Logon Changer .

The program is easy to ridiculously use, does not require installation, so even has built-in tools to automatically resize and re-compress your images while leaving the original file unchanged. Also it allows you to switch quickly change the logon background log on to the default Windows 7.

Start by downloading the application here , and then unzip the executable file. Run the program and must provide you with a preview of the screen your sign along with a few of the options do not need to explain: "Change Logon Screen" that lets you surf to a new image, "Test" will bring your login screen, "Revert to Default Logon Screen" re background windows 7 original application screen.