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How to change logon screen background in Home and Pro

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How to change logon screen background in Home and Pro

by  joe2kuk  Posted    (Edited  )
1. Click Start > click Run > type regedit > and click OK.


2. Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_USERS\DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

3. In the details pane (right-side), double-click the Wallpaper string value item.

4. In Value data , type the path and name of the picture or background, and then click OK .

IMPORTANT: Make sure that you specify the path correctly to the Background. And that it is a Bitmap!

You have now changed the logon Background.

This will take effect when you logoff.

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