Windows 7 Forums


Windows 7: Log On Screen Text Shadow - Change


Log On Screen Text Shadow - Change

How to Change the Windows 7 Log On Screen Text Shadow
Published 14 Jun 2009
Published by

Featured Tutorial

Clean Up Factory Bloatware
Clean Up Factory Bloatware



Secunia ONLINE Software Inspector
Secunia ONLINE Software Inspector

How to Scan for Common Software Vulnerabilities

Bootmgr - Move to C:\ with EasyBCD
Bootmgr - Move to C:\ with EasyBCD

How to Move Bootmgr to C:\ with EasyBCD

Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

How to Clean Reinstall a Factory OEM Windows 7

Portable OS - Carry your OS on an External Drive
Portable OS - Carry your OS on an External Drive

How to Create a Portable OS on an External Drive
How to Change the Windows 7 Log On Screen Text Shadow

information   Information
This will show you how to have dark, the default light, or no text or button shadow in the Windows 7 log on screen. This can be helpful if you changed your log on screen background to a darker or lighter image.

The log on screen includes the Welcome, Shutdown, Lock Computer, Switch User, Ctrl+Alt+Del Security Screen, Log on, and Log off screens.

You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial.

Note   Note
Credit to Rafael Rivera for finding the registry locations for this.





Here's How:
1. For the Default Log On Screen Text
NOTE: The default log on screen text has lighter text shadow.
Log On Screen Text Shadow - Change-default.jpg

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Default_Log_On_Text.reg
download
2. For Darker Log On Screen Text Shadow
NOTE: This can help with lighter log on screen backgrounds.
Log On Screen Text Shadow - Change-dark_text_shadow.jpg

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Darker_Log_On_Text_Shadow.reg
download
3. For No Log On Screen Text Shadow
NOTE: This can help with darker log on screen backgrounds.
Log On Screen Text Shadow - Change-no_text_shadow.jpg

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
No_Log_On_Text_Shadow.reg
download
4. Save the .reg file to the desktop.

5. Right click the extracted .reg file, and click on Merge.

6. Click on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK when prompted.

7. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del (Security Screen) or log off (log on screen) to see the applied changes.

8. When finished, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
That's it,
Shawn



Related Tutorials



Need more help? Try searching our extensive help and support site.
Loading
01 Aug 2009  
Cowtoon

 

Thanks for the reply and assistance.

It's not the login screen that concerns me ... it's the menu list that displays after I press CTRL ALT DEL. It's soooooo light. Is there a way to make the text darkerd, or is the solution - to use your "darker shadow" fix that you included above. I'd include a screen shot, but it would appear that Windows 7 CTRL ALT DEL screen won't go to the clipboard (tried Prt Scr, tried ALT Prt Scr ... nada). I can capture other windows, but not this one.

Thanks for any insights.

My System SpecsSystem Spec

01 Aug 2009  
Brink

 

Hello Cowtoon,

When applying this tutorial, it will affect the Ctrl+Alt+Del Security Screen text as well.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
02 Aug 2009  
Cowtoon

 

Thank you very much. I merged the file into my registry and it has improved the legibility of the CTRL ALT DEL menu.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
.


02 Aug 2009  
Brink

 

You're most welcome Cowtoon.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
09 Sep 2009  
link8583

 

I just updated my logon background changer app to change this value easily.

Windows 7 Logon Background Changer (Julien-Manici.com)
(you have to click on "?" in the application to see the options and select the desired shadow level)

P.S.
From tutorial: Log On Screen - Change

Last edited by Brink; 09 Sep 2009 at 05:24 PM.. Reason: Added tutorial reference
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Comment

 Log On Screen Text Shadow - Change problems?



Tutorial Tools



Similar help and support threads for: Log On Screen Text Shadow - Change
Windows 7 Tutorial Category
Solved Remove Icon Shadow Text Customization
Log On Screen - Change or Remove Text Branding Tutorials
Shadow Text Program? Software


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:50 AM.



Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd