Customize Windows 7 logon screen to suite your taste

To do this, go to Start, select Run and type regedit to open the Registry Editor window.

1. Customize Windows 7 logon screen to suite your taste. Navigate to the following registry key in the Registry Editor:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Au thentication\LogonUI

In the right pane add a DWORD value called ButtonSet and set its value ranging between 0-2. Each value is explained below.
* 0 – The value corresponds to lighter text shadows and darker buttons (this is Windows default setting)
* 1 – The value corresponds to darker text shadows and lighter buttons (best suitable for lighter backgrounds)
* 2 – The value corresponds to no text shadows and opaque buttons (best suitable for darker backgrounds)