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ok so 2 quick questions. 1. Probably a newB question but what exactly do you mean by "%windir%\system32"? And where do i find it lol (i assumed i just had to drag it back in and overwrite the file from my C:\WINDOWS\system32 (might be same thing) 2. The image HAS to be bitmap 24 bit right? EDIT: Do i do the same whn editing msgina.dll?? (cause i need to change that gradient little bar as well) OH AND THANKS FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE AND THE WELCOME

hey everyone this is my first post btw!!! I am really excited about this forum, i am so glad i found it! ANYWAYS........ I am currently using WINDOWS XP MEDIA CENTER 2005. I want to replace that standard ugly windows xp image from both my Windows security pane (the ctrl+alt+dlt screen where task manager is) as well as on my classic log on screen. I have read SEVERAL tuts on doing this, but only for home and xp (which uses the msgina.dll) For media center i found that you need to edit the files in the winbrand.dll. Where i get confused, is how to replace the images safely and efficiently without messing up my computer. I know in some tuts i read they reccomended creating a new string in res edit that points to the new file instead of just overwriting the old. I am at a loss on what to do with tthis situation with the winbrand.dll and replacing the bitmaps. Here are some pics of what i am trying to do in case i didnt come across clearly. The res hacker files i think i need to chane from winbrand.dll: The images i wish to change: thanks in advance for ANY help in clarifying this