Top 12 Desktop Customization PFD Reference

There’s more to Windows XP than meets the eye. To get the best WinXP experience, you must look past the OS’ (operating system’s) attention-grabbing interface and explore the Desktop’s advanced features and functionality. Only by delving into Control Panel applets, context menus, dialog boxes, and the system Registry (a directory of user preferences and system settings) can you mold WinXP to meet all of your needs.

(NOTE: Some of our tips require Registry tweaks, so be extremely careful while following our directions. Whenever you plan to edit the Registry or any important system files, you should always back them up first. One mistake can generate dire consequences.

1. Modify the logon screen. You can modify the logon screen (also referred to as the login screen) so that it presents an image of your choosing rather than the default WinXP logon screen. All you need to do is replace the existing Logonui.exe file with a customized version that includes a pointer to the new logon screen.

First, you need to back up the current Logonui.exe file as a precautionary measure. Open the Start menu, click My Computer, double-click the icon representing the Windows drive (the drive where WinXP is installed), double-click the Windows folder, and burrow through the System32
folder until you find the Logonui.exe file. Right-click this file and select Copy from the context menu to create the backup file. To find a place to store it, navigate the My Computer window to locate a secure drive or folder. Right-click the selected drive or folder and select Paste from the
context menu. The backup copy of the Logonui.exe file will appear in the selected drive or folder.

Next, rename the copied file. Right-click it, select Rename from the context menu, type logonold, and press ENTER. Make sure you write down where you decided to store the backup copy of your Logonui.exe file. If anything goes wrong as you try to change your logon screen, you will have to retrieve this file to put it back where it belongs, and you’ll have a hard time doing that if you forget where the file is.

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January 23, 2010 | Posted in Software

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