Customize windows log on screen

[Jaz]

Does anybody know how to customize the windows log on screen. When a user
log's on, they have to press ctrl+alt+del. I would like to customize that
window and add our company logo instead of the Microsoft logo.

Also, after they press ctrl+alt+del, I would like to customize that screen
also.

Is this possible? Can I do it using just the registry instead of custom
software?

Thanks,
Jasper

 

[Jon Wallace]

Hey Jaz

You can customize the logon gina as it's called using various registry
settings to control things like the domain box, certain text etc...

In order to do the logo you have to change the actually gina which
breaks your compliance with your Microsoft license agreement. With this
alone in mine I would advise not doing this.

You also have the additional problem of when a patch or a service pack
is released - if the file is replace your changes will be lost.

Hope this helps even if it is not the answer you wanted.

Regards

Jon Wallace
AppSense - http://www.appsense.com

 

[Jerold Schulman]

Does anybody know how to customize the windows log on screen. When a user
log's on, they have to press ctrl+alt+del. I would like to customize that
window and add our company logo instead of the Microsoft logo.

Also, after they press ctrl+alt+del, I would like to customize that screen
also.

Is this possible? Can I do it using just the registry instead of custom
software?

Thanks,
Jasper

See tip 4408 » How do I create an authorized page warning using Group Policy?
and links in the 'Tips & Tricks' at http://www.jsifaq.com

See tip 0029 » Displaying Your Company Logo (or other bitmap) during logon.

See tip 9808 » PolicyMaker™ Registry Extension freeware.

See 6078 » The essentials of replacing MSGINA.DLL white paper.



Jerold Schulman
Windows Server MVP
JSI, Inc.
http://www.jsiinc.com
http://www.jsifaq.com

 

[info]

Hello Jaz,

Check out our Rohos Welcome software:
It replaces Windwows 2000 login dialog up to WinXp style welcome-screen
- with user pistures and background image.

- you can customize text on the welcome screen.
- it has clock
- it support domain.
- Ctrl+Alt+Del window with network security functions.
- user list with user images can be customized.

it is shareware.
home page: http://www.rohos.com/

--Alex
Teslain.