TweakXP.com - Change Log On Screen Colors

Click here to visit the Tweaks.com Network

APCM Network

XP Downloads

Tweak & Tip Categories

Affiliates

Translate

Change Log On Screen Colors

Microsoft includes three default "shell styles" with the Windows XP Luna theme: Homestead, Metallic, and NormalColor.

You can see these three styles in the "Welcome to Windows" and "Log On to Windows" screens during logon.

To change the style, open regedit and go to: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ThemeManager
Change the "ColorName" key value to either "Homestead" or "Metallic". "Homestead" will show the title bars in an olive color. "Metallic" will show them in a silver color.

Log off or reboot to see the change.

Note: this will only work on the original Ctrl+Alt+Del log on screen, not the new Welcome screen.

InfoWorld Making the right technology buying decisions is more important to business success than ever. That's why InfoWorld is dedicated to helping IT professionals get technology right.

eWeek is the essential weekly technology information source for builders of e-business.

Other Titles: RCR Wireless, Network World, InfoWorld, Information Week, CRN Magazine, BaseLine Magazine, Many More Free Magazines!

© 2001-2009 Advanced PC Media LLC, All rights reserved.
TweakXP.com® is a registered trademark of Advanced PC Media LLC.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Microsoft Corporation in no way endorses or is affiliated with TweakXP.com®.
All other products mentioned are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective companies.

Contact APCM - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy