Yes, there is...unfortunately, the only method I know about is the
LogonStudio for Vista from Stardock. Unlike the XP version, this one
appears to be part of a package that costs money. I could be wrong about
that, but I don't believe I am. You can check it out at
http://www.stardock.com/
The XP version allowed you to create your own or use a preconfigured screen.
They also had a companion bootscreen changer that was also free. I don't
know if they have a Vista version, but I do know you can change this as
well. I forget the name of the site now, but the program is free.
Unfortunately, it is more involved than the Stardock method was.
"A Lake" <ALake@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:47012068-6C1A-4D7E-80A7-8ECE6606C598@microsoft.com...
>I understand that Vista now forces you to use the manky welcome screen - is
> there no way to choose your own background on this login screen?
>
> In the current XP domain our PCs are goruped in rooms and suites, each
> with
> their own background showing the PC name and room name for ease of use -
> presumably MS now think this is unwise in some way as it has been removed?
>
> I tried setting the background using the HKU\.DEFAULT\control
> panel\explorer\wallpaper registry key but still greeted by the unpleasant
> green swirl!
>
> As we operate over 500 PCs in a school, I will really enjoy having the
> manually change all of the options the kids change on the main login
> screen
> as these don't seem to be controlled by group policy.
>
> One step closer to open source....