I bought a used computer that is Windows 7. I use it without needing any password. I just turn it on and use it. There is a popup window by the clock that reads "consider changing your password it will expire in one day".
So what do I do since I have no password? Can I make a passwrod reset onto a thumbdrive if I don't have a password at all?
You can change the lock/boot screen on Windows 7 by adding the following key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionAuthenticationLogonUIBackground
Add a DWord value to that key of OEMBackground = 1.
Finally, create a JPG < 250k of the correct size for your default resolution named backgroundDefault.jpg and place it in:
C:WindowsSystem32oobeinfoBackgrounds
Now when you lock or boot you will have a customized image.
Have not tried it my self but saw it somewhere, i dont know if this has been posted but im sure a lot of people would be interested.
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