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    Hacking the "Welcome" text in Windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by teeth_03, Oct 12, 2010.

  1. teeth_03

    teeth_03 Notebook Evangelist

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    Has anyone been able to do this successfully? Ive read a few guides on how to do it,but it never seems to work for me, I think windows always overwrites the file that needs editted on boot up or something (which is system32/en-us/winlogon.exe.mui),you can either hex edit it or use the Resource Hacker.

    Basically,I was able to change the Logon background to an all black,removed the logo branding and ease of access buttons,so the only thing that comes up when I boot is the blue orb and "Welcome" on the pure black background. My goal would be to try to just delete the text so all thats there is the orb.
     
    teeth_03, Oct 12, 2010
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  2. anseio

    anseio All ways are my ways.

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    Here's how you can easily add something to the registry and strategically locate a background image so you can have a blackbackground. I don't know about the text though.

    http://www.blogsdna.com/2698/you-can-customize-windows-7-logon-background-officially.htm
     
    anseio, Oct 13, 2010
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    try this?

    How to Customize Windows 7 Login Screen Text and Button Set - Tweaking with Vishal
     
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  4. teeth_03

    teeth_03 Notebook Evangelist

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    that pretty much allows you to edit everything except for the larger "Welcome","Please Wait","Logging Off" and "Shutting Down" text that comes up when your botting up or shutting off.
     
    teeth_03, Oct 13, 2010
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    maybe this will help??

    Editing login text message "Welcome" - Windows 7 Forums
     
    MadHouse24, Oct 13, 2010
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    Turmoil, Oct 14, 2010
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    teeth_03 Notebook Evangelist

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    well,erm,like I said,I already said I changed the background before I made my original post...

    As for as my problem goes,I read that forum post,and am with the 2 guys who have unanswered replys at the end if the topic, they couldnt seem to get it to work either
     
    teeth_03, Oct 14, 2010
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    I didn't get a chance to read through the entire forum but it looks like these people were on the right track
     
    MadHouse24, Oct 19, 2010
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    anseio All ways are my ways.

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    anseio, Oct 23, 2010
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