Change Windows XP Logon Screen Manually

I believe most of people know how to change their Windows XP Logon Screen by using third party software. But do they really understand how exactly it works?

Actually is very simple...

1. Go to download your favourite Logon Screen. (make sure the file extension is EXE)
2. Open Regedit
3. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\Winlogon
4. Inside this directory, look for uihost
5. Modify the value of uihost to the location that point to your downloaded/created logon screen (e.g. C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\logon\mylogon.exe)
6. Done. Ctrl+L to view your new logon screen.
7. If you wish to change back to default Windows XP logon screen, just modify uihost value back to logonui.exe.

Again! Please use your registry tool wisely else it will corrupt your machine.
Enjoy your new logon screen!

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