ballybough

Join Date 01/2010

What files does LogonStudio change or rewrite?

I am having a problem with getting my logon screen to show up since changing it in LogonStudio. Am now just getting black screen and cursor.

I've been able to access my files by creating a live CD of Ubuntu so now I just need to know what files to try to change back or overwrite with older versions.

It's my understanding that LogonStudio doesn't change anything in the registry but that it updates the imageres.dll file located in the windows/system32 directory. Are there any other files that would directly affect the logon screen?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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PurrBall

Join Date 02/2003

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If you're using XP, just ctrl-alt-del a couple times and you should be back in business.

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Thanks for the reply. But, no, I'm on Vista.

I've tried all the obvious option (ctrl+alt+del, restoring, etc) At this point it's really about just replacing whatever files were altered by Stardock but I can't seem to find any support information that tells which files I should be targeting.

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Run LogOn Studio highlight windows default screen under built in screens and Apply.

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Thanks for the reply but I can't run LogonStudio, that's the problem. As mentioned above, I am not getting my logon screen so I can't log in to Windows.

Instead of a logon screen I only get a black screen and cursor.

Which is why what I really need is information on what files LogonStudio changes so I can restore those to what they were prior to running LogonStudio.

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ShelbyGT_The_Car

Join Date 01/2004

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Use safe mode to try and login.

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Do you have a Vista disk to do repair or OS disks you made?

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

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Do you have a Vista disk to do repair or OS disks you made?

This option should get you back to normal, but first it might be an idea to uninstall LogonStudio in Impulse or Vista's 'Programs and Features before running Ccleaner It could be that you just got a bad install like I once did, and it's a good idea to clean out all remnants if you intend to reinstall after the repair operation.

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I think LogonStudio adds the registry value to enable login customization, then lets you select a background and changes the path as needed. Ironically, it's a Win7-native feature, it just takes a bit of hunting...

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