Ever wanted to customize your login screen to spice it up a little? Well, here is how you do it.

Step 1  Check your pictures size

Windows 7  (download windows 7)doesn't let you use pictures that are bigger than 250k.
Right click on the picture you want to use and click Properties.
If the size is bigger than 250k it must be made smaller.


Step 2 Compress your picture

You will need Paint.NET  (download) for this step.
Open your picture in Paint.NET
Click on File->Save As
name your file and hit Save
Scroll the quality meter until the size is just below 250k and hit OK.

Step 3 Move your picture into the right place

Open windows explorer

C:\Windows\System32\oobe\Info\Backgrounds

If any part of that path doesn't exist, create the missing folder(s)
Move your file into the Backgrounds folder.
Rename the picture to be backgroundDefault.jpg
If UAC prompts you, click on Continue

Step 4 Enable Custom Backgrounds in the Registry

Hit the windows key + r to bring up the Run dialog
Type regedit and press enter
Navigate to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\Background

Create a new DWord Key named OEMBackground
Assign the value 1 to the OEMBackground Key

Step 5 Change your user profile picture

Click on the start menu (Circle Windows button)
type User
Click on User Accounts
Click Change your picture
Click Browse for more pictures
Select your new profile picture and click Open

Step 6 Enjoy your new login screen

Logout

Enjoy your newly revamped login screen

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