The problem is that the downloaded logon unzips just fine, but instead of it going into the directory (LogonStudio Window) it shows up for example: Curent: Nightlights. The problem is a) the Preview does not show up for example again Nightlights, and it does not actually show up on log off.

Randy, I will be back shortly. I have cleaned-out everything again. I am going to download the program and we'll go from there.

Ron-

Can't find any Logon named CIA-SE......  got a link?

So far I've had very little luck with searches today............. can you copy the url and paste it here?

Here's the correct link. https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=26&SkinID=2704

That link didn't take me to it either, but I finally found it..... it's C.I.A-Se ....... in the future please spell the name exactly as it appears. It makes searching for a skin much easier.

OK... downloaded said Logon, opened the zip, and double-clicked the CIA-SE.logonxp file inside, and it loaded perfectly.

I'm going to do a little guess work here........ you're using the built in XP zip manager, right?

I haven't used that much, because I didn't like the way it works. But you probably need to extract the contents of the zip to anywhere you choose (the Desktop is fime). Then go to the extracted file(s), and double-click the logonxp file. That should work.

I have to leave for a while, but if that doesn't fix it for you, let me know, I'll check this thread when I get a chance.

 

Well, I just opened the zip and there was a wallpaper and a logonxp file in it. I double clicked the logonxp file and it installed just fine. I hit apply and the logon file worked.

Can I send someone a screen shot on just how it is being placed in the LogonStudio?

 Sure, send me a screenshot........... just click on my nick, and you'll find my email address. I'm working in the yard, and checking in during breaks (hot out there), but I'll get back to you soon.

How about 95º F with a heat index of 102º, humidity 60% ............. that's close enogh to hot for me.  Of course it has cooled off some now, and it's only 90º with a heat index of 97º.

Koasati is sweaty and tired and headed for the shower.........

I'll check my mail in a bit.

No program should be this difficult

Its not a difficult program. Your problem might be in the usage of the internal XP zip manager. Try winzip. There use to be a free version. I never use the internal zip manager because it is a headache. Let winzip handle your zip files. You shouldn't even have to change the default set up of winzip. It will handle all zips itself by the default install.

I actually had trouble loading a logonxp file recently. I double clicked it and the name appeared in LogonXP but nothing below in the preview pane. Similar to your problem. I even tried reloading it from Logon Studio. Finally, I just changed the extension of the original to zip and unzipped it. It seems that the author created two logonxp files, one for 1280 and one for 1024. After unzipping it, I double clicked on the 1024 logonxp file inside. And, it installed properly.

The logonxp should install and show the preview once it is double clicked. If it doesn't then you have a similar problem to the one I had above. You can normally reload it from the logon theme directory. If this doesn't work then change the original logonxp extension to zip and double click it to see the contents. If there is a logonxp file in the zip, then this is the problem. Extract that logonxp file, then double click the file. It should now install properly.

Basically, the LogonXP program itself is very simple. It is just a matter of learning how to work with zipped archives. I prefer Winzip.