Logon Loader allows you to simply and easily change your Windows XP startup screen without any specialist knowledge.

Simply download the startup screen that you'd like displayed when you start Windows and once set, the picture will be shown every time you start Windows XP. You can load as many pictures or images as you want so that when you want to change it, you can do so easily simply by selecting another picture. You can even program it to cycle through screens so that you've got a different picture every time you start Windows. If you're not sure if your images are the right resolution for the Windows XP start screen then you can easily preview how it will look before uploading it permanently into Login Loader. All you need to do this is a screen shot of the login screen you'd like to use.

This is a very simple way to personalize Windows XP and is so easy to use, it makes you wonder why Microsoft don't install it as standard with XP.

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Windows Vista may have fixed many things lacking in XP but one thing it never really addressed was the boot logo.

With Vista Boot Logo Generator you can create and improve the resolution of the Windows Vista logo in a few simple clicks. Once you’ve selected the two images you want to use, you select "File -> “Save Boot Screen File As…” and it will generate the logo file. To ensure that the logo appears during the boot process, you have to copy it the System 32 folder "%windir%\System32\en-US". The developer also warns that if you want this change to work, you need to make sure that the "/NOGUIBOOT" option is enabled in the MSCONFIG tool otherwise you will end up with the old 16 colour boot screen. It's also important that you use a pair of 24-bit images, a resolution of 800x600 in one and 1024x768 in the other and both should be in bitmap format. This program addresses a serious failing in Vista but what makes me uncomfortable is that it inevitable involves meddling with Windows Vista's registry and if it doesn't work properly, you run this risk of not being able to boot your system. Probably the worst that will happen though is that your logo either does not appear or appears in a lower resolution

This program fills a much needed gap but you may have to experiment a while to get it going and be warned that you use it at your own risk

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LogonStudio is a free program that enables users change and apply new logon screens. LogonStudio has long been a very popular program for Windows XP. LogonStudio Vista brings this capability to Windows Vista users.

LogonStudio Vista includes everything that is needed to create and apply new Windows Vista logon screens. Hundreds of logons are already available at WinCustomize.com and other websites.

LogonStudio Vista is a free program but is also part of Stardock’s popular desktop enhancement suite, Object Desktop.

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FrontMotion Login is a next generation logon interface for Windows NT, 2000 and Windows XP. It goes beyond the normal Microsoft Windows logon and offers more interactivity and functionality through the use of Macromedia Flash. No DLL hacking is needed and no system files are replaced.

Core features:

• User reconfigurable logon interface
• Interactive Macromedia Flash Themes
• Remote Desktop support in Windows XP and Terminal Services support
• Fast User Switching support in Windows XP (Standalone and Domain Mode)
• Configurable Windows 2000 or Windows XP security behavior
• Screen Rotation support
• Windows XP Password Reset Wizard support
• Built-in 'recovery mode'

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Customize your Windows Log-in Screen with DOLFRE's Windows logon Design. The program allows you to enhance your corporate identity, install a logon device or simply use the program to flash a critical message to your employees before they start up their computer in the morning.

The app supports Voice Verification, Smart-Cards, Biometrics, USB Tokens, Mini-CDs, Audio Smart Cards, Bar Codes, RFID or even the regular Keyboard Password Entry. Once installed, it could become a vital part of your Windows toolkit.

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Change your start-up screen. Stardock's LogonStudio is a free program that allows Windows XP users to edit, change, and apply new logon screens. It comes with several logon screens to choose from along with thousands available on-line from websites such as WinCustomize.com. LogonStudio comes built with a visual editor to make it easy to create your own logons which can then be uploaded to websites to be used by others.

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Safely and easily change your Windows boot screen. Bootskin allows you to replace your Windows bootup screen with a screen you can download from Web sites such as WinCustomize.com or one you create yourself.

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Put a little pazazz into Windows and crank up the customisation using this handy application. Screen Booty breaks onto the scene to help you get down with design and create custom Windows screens. It's the tool to transform and break from the norm of boring default screens.

Features of the program include:

• Slick, easy-to-use interface
• Create your own Logons with ease thanks to built-in Visual Image and Text Editor
• 16-colours & automatic colour optimisation� Select background colour
• Choose fonts, size, style and allignment
• Import your own image files: BMP, JPEG and GIF
• Add text to images
• Automatic back up of existing screens
• Load/save packages of screens
• View animated preview
• Access to gallery to download and view screens (URL link)
• Screen Booty is in command of screen changes
• Incorporate your company's logo, digital photos, favourite wallpaper

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BootXP is an easy to use startup logo changer designed for Windows 2000 and XP. Use bitmap files or kernel files as sources. Show animated full screen previews of the screens, you will see it as if you were booting. BootXP also makes a copy of your kernel and has a safe install/uninstall progress. With this new version you can use any bitmap of 640x480 and 16 colors and are not limited to the default boot palette.

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