LogonStudio for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 21, 2024

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.

What’s new in version 9.1.0.0

Version 1.7 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

LogonStudio for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: January 20, 2010

Latest update: February 21, 2024

Version: 9.1.0.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 3,553,281

Downloads Last Week: 16

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User Reviews

3.7/5

138 User Votes

3 logon screens after signing up from the stardock site
refreshinglyhonestFebruary 1, 2014
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
Don't Ever Stop Loving It
quodelleDecember 28, 2013
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.
Very Good.
hl2dapperNovember 29, 2013
Pros
Efficiency.
Cons
None. ....
Summary
Very Good.
FaceLift for the boring logon screen.
metalravenApril 28, 2013
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.
Summary
Doesn't work
hines1957September 24, 2012
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.
ERROR, please help!
Joe2496February 4, 2012
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.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jul 6, 2012<p/>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.
It takes the boring out of Windows pics.
guillo97December 26, 2011
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.
I Love being able to change my logon screen
WolfpugDecember 24, 2011
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!
Easy! Easy! Easy!
jjbrainDecember 21, 2011
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.
Lost without it
dsw4rbrickNovember 22, 2011
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.

Developer’s Description

Customize your Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 logon screen.

LogonStudio is a free program that allows users to change their Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 logon screens. It comes with several logon screens to choose from, along with thousands that are available online from Web sites, such as WinCustomize.com. It also includes an editor for creating your own logon screen.