Recognizing this, Microsoft has made it easier than ever to apply and adjust individual themes with Windows 7.

This time around, we are going to show you how to customize the Windows 7 login screen.

There are various methods to accomplish this, with and without third-party software.

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First up is the more hands-on approach, and then the utility.

Step 1: pop crack open the Windows Start menu and enterregeditinto the search bar.

Step 4: Double punch the entryOEMBackground, and change the value from 0 to 1.

Step 5: Open Windows Explorer and go to the following path:%windir%system32oobe.

Step 6: Create a new folder namedinfo, and open it.

Step 7: Create a new folder withininfonamedbackgrounds.

That should do the trick, now just lock your PC, log off or reboot and enjoy.

TheLogon Changeralso lets you quickly change your logon wallpaper back to the Windows 7 default.

Start bydownloading the app here, and then unzip the executable.

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