Windows 10: Change Sign-in Screen Background Image in Windows 10

Hello Greg, *Smile

Yeah, since the tutorial modifies a system file for the custom image, SFC will undo it when it restores the system file back to default.

 

So freaking in love with my pc right now. Thank man. Lovign the new look. To bad I can't change the text style. Color and size is one thing. But style is another all together. But still a awesome tutorial.

 

I'm glad it could help Renee. *Smile

 

Hello, since Windows upgraded to build 1511 I can't use this program anymore it shows this error

### W10_Logon_BG_Changer Crash ###
Not compatible with this PRI file.
at SharedLibrary.LogonPriEditor.ModifyLogonGen2(String currentPri, String outputPri, String image)
at W10_Logon_BG_Changer.Controls.BgEditorControl.SelectImageEvent_Clicked(Object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
at W10_Logon_BG_Changer.Controls.Commands.SelectImageCommand.Execute(Object parameter)
at MahApps.Metro.Controls.TextBoxHelper.ButtonClicked(Object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventHandlerInfo.InvokeHandler(Object target, RoutedEventArgs routedEventArgs)
at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEventImpl(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEvent(RoutedEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Controls.Primitives.ButtonBase.OnClick()
at System.Windows.Controls.Button.OnClick()
at System.Windows.Controls.Primitives.ButtonBase.OnMouseLeftButtonUp(MouseButtonEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.UIElement.OnMouseLeftButtonUpThunk(Object sender, MouseButtonEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Input.MouseButtonEventArgs.InvokeEventHandler(Delegate genericHandler, Object genericTarget)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventArgs.InvokeHandler(Delegate handler, Object target)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventHandlerInfo.InvokeHandler(Object target, RoutedEventArgs routedEventArgs)
at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised)
at System.Windows.UIElement.ReRaiseEventAs(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args, RoutedEvent newEvent)
at System.Windows.UIElement.OnMouseUpThunk(Object sender, MouseButtonEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Input.MouseButtonEventArgs.InvokeEventHandler(Delegate genericHandler, Object genericTarget)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventArgs.InvokeHandler(Delegate handler, Object target)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventHandlerInfo.InvokeHandler(Object target, RoutedEventArgs routedEventArgs)
at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEventImpl(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseTrustedEvent(RoutedEventArgs args)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEvent(RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean trusted)
at System.Windows.Input.InputManager.ProcessStagingArea()
at System.Windows.Input.InputManager.ProcessInput(InputEventArgs input)
at System.Windows.Input.InputProviderSite.ReportInput(InputReport inputReport)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndMouseInputProvider.ReportInput(IntPtr hwnd, InputMode mode, Int32 timestamp, RawMouseActions actions, Int32 x, Int32 y, Int32 wheel)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndMouseInputProvider.FilterMessage(IntPtr hwnd, WindowMessage msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndSource.InputFilterMessage(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at MS.Win32.HwndWrapper.WndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.DispatcherCallbackOperation(Object o)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs, Delegate catchHandler)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.LegacyInvokeImpl(DispatcherPriority priority, TimeSpan timeout, Delegate method, Object args, Int32 numArgs)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.SubclassWndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam)
at MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.DispatchMessage(MSG& msg)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrameImpl(DispatcherFrame frame)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrame(DispatcherFrame frame)
at System.Windows.Application.RunDispatcher(Object ignore)
at System.Windows.Application.RunInternal(Window window)
at System.Windows.Application.Run(Window window)
at W10_Logon_BG_Changer.App.Main()

Whenever I click the "Chose a picture button and takes me to the browse and chose a photo, the Dialog box appear saying "There was an error executing the application and it will shutdown"

I really like this program to change the background. I don't know why Microsoft don't allow their users to have this feature on their Personalize settings.

With this error in Event viewer

Faulting application name: W10 Logon BG Changer.exe, version: 1.2.0.0, time stamp: 0x55d389b5
Faulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 10.0.10586.103, time stamp: 0x56a853fe
Exception code: 0xe0434352
Fault offset: 0x000bd928
Faulting process id: 0x2304
Faulting application start time: 0x01d1692081f536ea
Faulting application path: D:\J-Goodies\J-Software\Visual Software\W10 BG changer\GUI\W10 Logon BG Changer.exe
Faulting module path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\KERNELBASE.dll
Report Id: b38d1f78-ee12-4581-a297-f7a6aa08f5f0
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:

 

Hello juju, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

If you haven't already, download a new copy of the program from the developer's site to make sure it's the latest version.

 

I have the latest version = ) I tried their .Pri recommendation I am able to chose the picture but when I apply it and test it, it flickers the login screen.. Fortunately I can log on to my Windows 7 SSD and copy the .Pri backup that I had and can log back in to windows 10..

thanks for the quick response though = ) I really want to use this program since I have a bg changer in windows 7 that works perfectly.

EDIT!!!*Eek Ok so it turns out that my Windows.UI.Logon.pri was either corrupt or when I've applied and used this app before the 1511 or version update for windows 10.. is it possible that the old .pri weren't replaced? I had to download the .pri file from the author and good thing I can use windows 7 to access my Windows 10 OS drive and access my system resources folder from windows 7 if anyone have go through this problem.. and deleted the .pri and .pri.bak file and copy and pasted it in there with just this single file. I've saved the downloaded .pri file for back up just in case this happens again. Hope this helps anyone! I love changing my login screen I can't understand why Microsoft won't add this feature.

 

Thank you juju for posting back with your results. *Smile

 

UPDATE:

Previously on PC, there were two separate backgrounds for the Lock screen and then the logon screen. Starting in logon screen. If you’re a Windows Spotlight user – hold tight, you’ll see this change soon in a future build. We’re also working on some additional tweaks here to make the transition between the Lock screen and logging in much smoother.

 

Great share... many thanks ^^

Q: What's best resolution for images to go with Sign In screen?

T.I.A

 

Hello targnik,

I'd use the same you have the screen resolution of Windows set to for the best results. *Smile