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Description

A smooth and simple Logon UI for Windows XP SP1 with support for all resolutions and multiple users.

Comments

Made to complement the Metallic Shades 2 visual style.

BeOS Icon Credits

Mac version by Matthew McClintock:

Matthew McClintock Icons

Windows Conversion by KoL:

StudioTwentyEight

Installation/Uninstallation

The following steps give a rough guide to the installation of the Logon UI if Windows File Protection is in operation:

- Take a backup copy of WINDIR\System32\logonui.exe

The following steps should be completed as quickly as possible:

- Delete logonui.exe from WINDIR\System32\dllcache and WINDIR\ServicePackFiles\i386 (if it exists)

- Extract the executable from the attached zip to WINDIR\System32

Optional Font Requirement

Univers Condensed (Welcome Text)

This will default to Arial if the specific font is unavailable.

Agreement

This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software.

BeOS Icon used released under the Design Science License.

Links

viewicon.gif View: GetSkinned

softicon.gif Download: GetSkinned

Enjoy...

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