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# In the ''User name'' field select '''Administrator (built-in)''' | # In the ''User name'' field select '''Administrator (built-in)''' | ||
# Enter password, uncheck ''User must change password at next logon'', check ''Password never expires'' | # Enter password, uncheck ''User must change password at next logon'', check ''Password never expires'' | ||
=== Branding === | |||
==== Logon Screen ==== | |||
The following steps allow a customised logon background, if you have multiple versions of background at different sizes these can all be used. The files need to end up in <code>%windir%\system32\oobe\info\backgrounds\</code> and must follow this naming convention | |||
* <code>backgroundDefault.jpg</code> - Must exist | |||
* <code>background1280x800.jpg</code> - Optional, copy on as many different files as you have different size versions available | |||
# Put your background file(s) on a share that can be read by all | |||
# Configure a rule to copy the file(s) to the local machine | |||
## <code> Computer Configuration <nowiki>|</nowiki> Preferences <nowiki>|</nowiki> Windows Settings <nowiki>|</nowiki> Files </code> | |||
##* EG ''Source'' - <code>\\file-svr\priv$\Branding\MyCompany_1680x1050.jpg</code> - update as required | |||
##* EG ''Destination'' - <code>%windir%\system32\oobe\info\backgrounds\background1680x1050.jpg</code> | |||
# Configure a rule to update the registry | |||
## <code> Computer Configuration <nowiki>|</nowiki> Preferences <nowiki>|</nowiki> Windows Settings <nowiki>|</nowiki> Registry </code> | |||
##* ''Hive'' - <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</code> | |||
##* ''Key Path'' - <code>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\Background</code> | |||
##* ''Value name'' - <code>OEMBackground</code> | |||
##* ''Value'' - <code>REG_DWORD 1</code> | |||
==== Desktop Background ==== | |||
# Put your background file on a share that can be read by all | |||
# Configure a rule to copy the file to the local machine | |||
## <code> Computer Configuration <nowiki>|</nowiki> Preferences <nowiki>|</nowiki> Windows Settings <nowiki>|</nowiki> Files </code> | |||
##* EG ''Source'' - <code>\\file-svr\priv$\Branding\MyCompany_1680x1050.jpg</code> - update as required | |||
##* EG ''Destination'' - <code>C:\Backgrounds\MyCompany_1680x1050.jpg</code> - note that you must specify the filename, even if its unchanged by the copy | |||
# Configure a rule to update the registry | |||
## <code> User Configuration <nowiki>|</nowiki> Polices <nowiki>|</nowiki> Administrative Templates <nowiki>|</nowiki> Desktop <nowiki>|</nowiki> Desktop</code> | |||
## Update the ''Desktop Wallpaper'' setting with the file path and set ''Wallpaper Style'' to '''Fill''' | |||
=== Internet Explorer === | === Internet Explorer === |