Logon screen - Change

Information

The Logon screen is the screen that shows the accounts on your computer when you are logging on. This consists of the Welcome, Shutdown, Lock Computer, Switch User, Logon, and Logoff screens. The Logon screens are saved as a .logonvista file.

Tip

For free LogonStudio screens to download, see: www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?libid=65&c=1

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1. Download and save the free Stardock LogonStudio Vista program from the link below.
NOTE: Be sure to download the Vista version of the program after you click on the Download button from the site below.

http://www.stardock.com/products/logonstudio/

2. Install the program.
3. Click on the LogonStudio Vista shortcut to run. (See screenshot below)



4. Click Continue for UAC Prompt. The main window will now open. (See screenshot below)




OPTIONS:
NOTE: See screenshot above. Click on these buttons to the left to do the action described.

5. Load - To load a .logonvista file you already created from step 7 below or downloaded from step 6 below. (See screenshot below)

A) Navigate to the location of the saved file.
B) Select it and click Open.
C) Go to step 10.

6. Download - To download a .logonvista file from: http://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?libid=65&c=1

7. Create - To create a .logonvista file from any size .jpg, .png, or .bmp file you want.
NOTE: If the image you use is to small it may be distored.

A) Type in a name for the .logonvista file. (See screenshot below)
B) Click Browse.



C) Navigate to the location of the .jpg, .png, or .bmp file. (See screenshot below)
D) Select it and click Open.



E) Click Save to add it to the main display window. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: By default, the logon screens are saved in the hidden folder C:\ProgramData\Stardock\LogonStudio Vista . To see how to unhide a folder, see: How to Hide or Show Hidden Files and Folders in Vista



F) Go to step 10.

8. Upload - This takes you to the same website from step 6 above, except you can register and upload a logon screen you created for everyone else to be able to download and use.

9. About - Tells you the about information for Logon Studio. (See screenshot below)



After you Loaded or Created a .logonvista file Options:
NOTE: This will now have the .logonvista file in the display window. EX: My Alien avatar (See screenshot below)

10. Save - To save the selected .logonvista file to where you want it.
11. Apply - To change the logon screen to what you have selected.
NOTE: When you click Apply, you will be taken to the logon screen with your new screen where you will need to log back on. You will be taken back to where you left off after you logon.

12. Delete - To delete a selected .logonvista file.

A) Click Yes for the confirmation prompt.