Labeling your computer: Add a "welcome" message to your logon screen

Add a "WELCOME" message to the logon screen. Others call this "labeling your computer".

1. Launch the Registry Editor (regedt32.exe or regedit.exe).

2. Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

3. Double-click on SOFTWARE and then MICROSOFT.

4. Double-click on "Windows NT".

5. Double-click on "Current Version".

6. Double-click on "Winlogon".

7. Select Edit->Add Value.

8. Type in the Value name: Welcome

9. Leave the default date type (REG_SZ) and click on OK.

10. Type in the string box any message you want to appear when CTRL+ALT+DEL is pressed on the keyboard. Example: Giovanni's laptop. Authorized Users Only.