Customize your Windows Vista log-on screen Video

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Customize your Windows Vista log-on screen
Created: 10/16/2008
Video description: Don't just live with what they gave you. Customize your Windows Vista welcome screen with this free download.

Customize your Windows Vista log-on screen Video Transcript

>> Hi, I'm Molly Wood and this is a Window's Vista logon screen, boring. But thanks to John Wilkinson [assumed spelling] a CNET Forum's Moderator, I've got a quick tip on a cool way to sex up your Vista welcome screen. [sound effect] Check out Star Docs Logon Studio Vista, which you can find at CNET's Download.com, it's a free program that lets you choose from tons of different logon screens, which are also all free. Some are pre-loaded with the application and the software takes you to more at Star Docs site Wincustomize.com and, of course, you can upload your own JPEG's to share with the community. Logon Studio also available for Window's XP. So there you go, inject some life into that logon screen, would ya? I'm Molly Wood for CNET.com and you're welcome. ^E00:00:47

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