Windows XP Pro Theme Question

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Hi All

I have a question about how to do something with a theme in windows xp pro.

I have installed the Roayle (Energy Blue / Media Centre) theme on to my computer and applied it to my normal desktop environment. However i was wondering how one gets the Ctrl Alt Del log on screen to also be in the "Royale Style" instead of the dedfault "Luna" style?

I know it can be done because at my university the log on screen for all windows xp computers is in the Royale visual style - i just can't seem to figure out how to do it!

Just to clarify i am not on a Domain, i have just set my options to not use the welcome screen at log on, and require Ctrl Alt Del (with the security policy editor).

If anyone knows how to do this, or can point me in the right direction i would really appreaciate it.

Many thanks

mombodog · Answer

Try this, do  Flag + R ,  in the run box type  control userpasswords2    hit OK, tick the box 'Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer', then go to the advanced tab, in the secure log on tick 'require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete' Hit OK.

supa_gus · Answer

Hey man

Thanks for the tip - however when i open up the run command and type "userpasswords2" it just comes up with it can't find that command / line. Then i tried it with "user passwords2" and nothing happened.

Any other suggestions anyone? I'd really appreaciate any help people can give me

Thanks

mombodog · Answer

you forgot the space between user and passwords2

supa_gus · Answer

My bad lol. Tried that - and all those options were ticked / enabled anyway. Restarted, and the Ctrl Alt Del box is still in the luna visual style - i've looked on the web and can't find anywhere how to change it to Royale.... There must be a way though, coz like i said at university they have the Log on Boxes in the Royale visual style.

DELL-Jimmy P · Answer

supa_gus    Log into the Administrator account and change the theme there.

supa_gus · Answer

Hi Jimmy   Thanks for that tip - it didn't work either though :( Does anyone know how? I'd really apreaciate it, thanks

mombodog · Answer

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Themes/Royale-Theme-for-WinXP.shtml

mombodog · Answer

I am wondering if that theme pack you installed is missing something for that.

supa_gus · Answer

Thats possible - do you know a good site to try downloading a royale theme from? just in case it is? I have no idea if my one is good / bad.   Thnx

mombodog · Answer

That's great. It feels good the be the King every once in a while.

supa_gus · Answer

Hey downloaded that, and went through all steps - still no joy :( It has to be possible though

mombodog · Answer

At this point, you have to ask yourself, Is it worth it?

supa_gus · Answer

Hey

Very true - but you'll be pleased to know i actually worked it out :)

I read that in some cases you have to change the DIIName in ThemeManager entry in the Registry, so i went in and changed that path from Luna to Royale for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, HKEY_USERS, HKEY_CURRENT_USER, HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG paths (Software, Microsoft, Windows, Current Version, ThemeManager)

Thanks for all your help man :)

If i knew you i'd buy you a beer

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