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Help with Windows XP welcome screen

by brichard917 Feb 19, 2009 4:23AM PST

A year or so ago I downloaded a program to change my welcome screen (login). I grew out of the phase of wanted a cool looking welcome screen for one, and I feel like it most likely slows the computer down like a flashy background would.

I searched google to see if I could find anything. Everything I found goes as to ADDING a welcome screen, but nothing specifically states how to RESTORE the default welcome screen.

Any help would be REALLY appreciated.

Windows XP version 2002
Service Pack 2

Intel Pentium M processor
1.86 GHz
798 MHz
0.99 GB of Ram

Running on a Dell Latitude D610

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It probably changed . . .

by Coryphaeus Feb 19, 2009 8:22AM PST

a system file. If you know which one, see if there is still one with an extension of .old. If so, delete the new one and rename the .old to .sys.

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Did you backup your original logonui.exe?

by Slikkster Feb 19, 2009 9:29AM PST

I uploaded the original XP Welcome Screen file (it's named "logonui.exe"). You can download it here:

http://www.box.net/shared/b28rkom4tc

Here's how to replace the custom one you have now, using the one you can download from the link above. Follow the instructions about "If you ever want to revert..." in instruction number 3:

http://www.tweakxp.com/article36812.aspx

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thanks guys

by brichard917 Feb 19, 2009 2:52PM PST

Thanks guys, all is good I think it worked!

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