LogonStudio

Free Stardock Windows XP/Vista/7 Version 1.7 Full Specs

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154 User Votes

3.7

out of 156 votes

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Editors' Review

by Download.com staff / January 23, 2009

Longing for some change in your life? Why not start with that boring old Windows XP logon screen? With the freeware LogonStudio, choosing another screen is a matter of two clicks. Alternately, you can design your own with a built-in editor.

The first option is a lot easier. About 30 cool screens are available on the WinCustomize site, and the program can randomly select one on every boot. Editing is less straightforward. You build or modify logon screens by tweaking parameters on a lengthy list of elements. So you might, for instance, change the FirstColor parameter of the Centre Panel element to a new shade of blue. This allows you to customize everything from background to letterings to buttons, but beginners will find the process quite confusing. The sketchy online help isn't much assistance, either.

LogonStudio is best for users familiar with programming languages such as Visual Basic, whose development tools use a similar interface.

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Editors' Review

by Download.com staff / January 23, 2009

LogonStudio is best for users familiar with programming languages such as Visual Basic, whose development tools use a similar interface.

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"3 logon screens after signing up from the stardock site"

refreshinglyhonest February 01, 2014 / Version: Not Found

2014-02-01 22:41:11 | By refreshinglyhonest

Pros

havent noticed one yet

Cons

3 boring screens to choose from and sn editor that asks for the authors website or no create? yea.. ok

Summary

dont waste your time.. why would anyone pay a subscription fee for websites with misleading links to their new guests. yawn... snore

1 stars

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"Don't Ever Stop Loving It"

quodelle December 28, 2013 / Version: Not Found

2013-12-28 06:28:31 | By quodelle

Pros

I liked the program. I am trying to remove it to diagnose another problem I am having.

Cons

Impossible to get rid of this thing. I have researched this and tried several solutions (one from Stardock itself), but I still have it. It's not listed in the 'Add or remove programs list' under the control panel. I am using Windows XP SP 3. I will never use another Stardock product.

Summary

Nothing should be this difficult to remove! Back to research again.

5 stars

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"Very Good."

hl2dapper November 29, 2013 / Version: Not Found

2013-11-29 15:47:27 | By hl2dapper

Pros

Efficiency.

Cons

None. ....

Summary

Very Good.

4 stars

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"FaceLift for the boring logon screen."

metalraven April 28, 2013 / Version: Not Found

2013-04-28 08:39:29 | By metalraven

Pros

Allows user to change the look of the log-on screen. Allows use of not only the set images, but also gives user the ability to create their own.

Cons

None that I have found.

1 stars

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"Doesn't work"

hines1957 September 24, 2012 / Version: Not Found

2012-09-24 07:34:39 | By hines1957

Pros

Installs fine
Interface is pretty

Cons

Doesn't work

Summary

Selected a logon screen from the list provided, clicked "apply". Same old logon screen -- no change at all. Tried with several of the screens THEY provide; no change. Tried rebooting. No change. Windows XP SP3.

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3 stars

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"ERROR, please help!"

Joe2496 February 04, 2012 / Version: Not Found

2012-02-04 20:22:38 | By Joe2496

Pros

Nice software, does the job.

Cons

I have an error message (unhandled exception has occurred in a component of your application) that appears whenever I try to change my logon skin and I've tried almost everything to fix it (checked compatibility with firewall/ security program (McAfee), uninstalled and re-installed, etc.)

Summary

It's good software, but I need some help. If you can help, please reply and send me an email.

Updated on Jul 6, 2012

Well, somehow my issue fixed itself. Perhaps it was a system restore or a defrag...I'm really not sure, but it seems to be working fine for now.

3 stars

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"It takes the boring out of Windows pics."

guillo97 December 27, 2011 / Version: Not Found

2011-12-27 00:48:00 | By guillo97

Pros

Lots of great pics and booting up and logging on is not as standard as it is with Windows.

Cons

Thus it is a short program, it runs a little bit slow.

Summary

I will always use it to make my pc interesting to see from a distance.

5 stars

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"I Love being able to change my logon screen"

Wolfpug December 24, 2011 / Version: Not Found

2011-12-24 05:38:12 | By Wolfpug

Pros

I can change my logon screen to whatever pics I want. I can choose from the studio gallery or my own pics from my computer

Cons

No real cons that I have found..

Summary

It works great & is easy to use!

4 stars

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"Easy! Easy! Easy!"

jjbrain December 21, 2011 / Version: Not Found

2011-12-21 10:21:12 | By jjbrain

Pros

Changing the logon screen is much easier than trying to do it using the "Windows 7 instructions" from Microsoft

It is small and it is FREE!

The window called "My logon screens" shows thumbnails of the various images available making it easy to choose one.

There are images available for downloading.

Cons

Instructions are not the best. In fact they are pretty much non existent. Fortunately it is easy enough to figure out how the program works (it really is simple).

Image choice is somewhat limited if you want to create your own (size and format)

Summary

This little program makes changing the logon screen really easy. It takes a bit of time and experimenting to get the hang of creating your own images (really just using your own photos and images). Once I got a "feel" for the program I had no problem getting it to work. The only real disappointment came when I found that some of the images I was hoping to use really did not work well as a background in the logon screen window (simple photos and images seem to work best). That being said the program is so easy to use that adding new images and photos to the possible choices is simple and quick. Try new pictures and if they don't work for you just delete them from the possible choices in the "My logon screens" window.

5 stars

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"Lost without it"

dsw4rbrick November 22, 2011 / Version: Not Found

2011-11-22 02:09:01 | By dsw4rbrick

Pros

Does what it says, unintrusive.

Cons

Confusing at first creating your own.

Summary

I'd be lost without this, it should be standard for Windows - the default logon screens are too bright and distracting. This does the charm, and it's free.

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What's new in version 1.7
Version 1.7 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

General
Publisher	Stardock
Publisher web site	http://www.stardock.com
Release Date	January 20, 2010
Date Added	January 20, 2010
Version	1.7

Category
Category	Desktop Enhancements
Subcategory	Launchers

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows XP/Vista/7
Additional Requirements	None

Download Information
File Size	9.34MB
File Name	LogonStudio_public.exe

Popularity
Total Downloads	3,552,900
Downloads Last Week	1

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License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

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