Change your login screen background in Lion!

Nuckinfuts · Jul 18, 2011, 08:48 PM

I just got a chance to update my script to change the background image of the login window so it works for Lion. Unfortunately to gain Lion support, the new version dropped Snow Leopard support.

https://github.com/Nuckinfuts/Login-Background-Updater

This script will take your currently set desktop background and set that image to the image in the background of the Login window.

Verison 1.2.0 is for Lion

Version 1.1.1 is for Snow Leopard (hit the branch drop down and click "Snow-Leopard")

Lemme know what ya think!

makai4325 · Jul 20, 2011, 07:39 PM

this isn't working for me? I downloaded the file and it opens with text edit. what do i do?

alust2013 · Jul 20, 2011, 07:41 PM

You can do it manually as well, which is fairly easy. I have mine changed, as I'm not a big fan of the SL default.

makai4325 · Jul 20, 2011, 07:45 PM

and how might you do that?

alust2013 · Jul 20, 2011, 07:51 PM

Go to Macintosh HD (or whatever your primary volume is), System, Library, Core Services, and replace the file DefaultDesktop.jpg with the file of your choosing. Be sure that the file you replace it with has the name DefaultDesktop.jpg as well, and you should find the new image when you log out.

makai4325 · Jul 20, 2011, 07:55 PM

that still doesn't work :/

makai4325 · Jul 20, 2011, 07:58 PM

i have changed it but it hasn't changed the log in background!!

bcapehart · Jul 20, 2011, 08:33 PM

It would be nice if we could change other aspects of the login screen. Examples: change the time format to 24-h time but more importantly add the machine name with the same watermarking used for the screen's apple logo (which would be handy in managing computer labs).

fried-gold · Jul 22, 2011, 09:13 AM

You can change it manually, the file is located here :

/System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/Resources/NSTexturedFullScreenBackgroundColor.png

You have to make sure that the image you replace it with is the same dimensions as you screen and resolution of 72 dpi.

Credit goes to thebassment @ mac themes.

http://macthemes.net/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=824991

laurafee · Jul 26, 2011, 06:02 PM

I typically change my login background, however it requires access to the System folder. Mine does not exist and I cannot seem to unhide it using Terminal. Thoughts/help?

BiggAW · Jul 26, 2011, 06:21 PM

That's cool, but something tells me you guys have too much time on your hands.

HawaiiMacAddict · Jul 26, 2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laurafee

I typically change my login background, however it requires access to the System folder. Mine does not exist and I cannot seem to unhide it using Terminal. Thoughts/help?

Shift-Command-G, as in the screenshot. Then simply type in the path to whatever folder you want to see.

MrCheeto · Aug 24, 2011, 05:03 AM

Does anybody know how to compensate for the login window's gray overlay?

It kills the entire look by literally putting a damper on it =\

ranviper · Sep 7, 2011, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCheeto

Does anybody know how to compensate for the login window's gray overlay?

It kills the entire look by literally putting a damper on it =\

I would also like to know this.

oxleyk · Nov 10, 2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fried-gold

You can change it manually, the file is located here :

/System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/Resources/NSTexturedFullScreenBackgroundColor.png

You have to make sure that the image you replace it with is the same dimensions as you screen and resolution of 72 dpi.

Credit goes to thebassment @ mac themes.

http://macthemes.net/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=824991

There has to be a better way to do this since it also changes the desktop background for apps in full-screen mode. There must be a plist somewhere that points to the login background.

Kent

doofusMac · Nov 22, 2011, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makai4325

and how might you do that?

this video shows exactly how to do it on OS X Lion. works perfectly!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJrQXoLk_Fw

bdodds1985 · Jan 9, 2012, 09:30 PM

easy app to change login screen and login logo

Loginox

Jul 18, 2011, 08:48 PM	#1
Nuckinfuts macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY	Change your login screen background in Lion! I just got a chance to update my script to change the background image of the login window so it works for Lion. Unfortunately to gain Lion support, the new version dropped Snow Leopard support. https://github.com/Nuckinfuts/Login-Background-Updater This script will take your currently set desktop background and set that image to the image in the background of the Login window. Verison 1.2.0 is for Lion Version 1.1.1 is for Snow Leopard (hit the branch drop down and click "Snow-Leopard") Lemme know what ya think! __________________ Mid-2010 Macbook Pro - 2.4Ghz C2D - 500GB Seagate 7200.4 & 8GB G.Skill 1066Mhz RAM AMD Athlon X2 6400+ @ 3.2Ghz, 4GB RAM, nvidia 9800GTX+ with 512MB, Windows 7 x64... and an apple keyboard...
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alust2013 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: On the fence	You can do it manually as well, which is fairly easy. I have mine changed, as I'm not a big fan of the SL default. __________________ a computer with some GHz and a few GB, some stuff to play music. -witty comment here-
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Jul 20, 2011, 07:51 PM	#5
alust2013 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: On the fence	Go to Macintosh HD (or whatever your primary volume is), System, Library, Core Services, and replace the file DefaultDesktop.jpg with the file of your choosing. Be sure that the file you replace it with has the name DefaultDesktop.jpg as well, and you should find the new image when you log out. __________________ a computer with some GHz and a few GB, some stuff to play music. -witty comment here-
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Jul 26, 2011, 06:02 PM	#10
laurafee macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2011	System Folder Missing I typically change my login background, however it requires access to the System folder. Mine does not exist and I cannot seem to unhide it using Terminal. Thoughts/help?
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Jul 20, 2011, 07:39 PM	#2
makai4325 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2011	this isn't working for me? I downloaded the file and it opens with text edit. what do i do?
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Jul 20, 2011, 07:45 PM	#4
makai4325 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2011	and how might you do that?
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Jul 20, 2011, 07:55 PM	#6
makai4325 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2011	that still doesn't work :/
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makai4325 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2011	i have changed it but it hasn't changed the log in background!!
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Jul 20, 2011, 08:33 PM	#8
bcapehart macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2011	It would be nice if we could change other aspects of the login screen. Examples: change the time format to 24-h time but more importantly add the machine name with the same watermarking used for the screen's apple logo (which would be handy in managing computer labs).
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fried-gold macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Berlin	You can change it manually, the file is located here : /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/Resources/NSTexturedFullScreenBackgroundColor.png You have to make sure that the image you replace it with is the same dimensions as you screen and resolution of 72 dpi. Credit goes to thebassment @ mac themes. http://macthemes.net/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=824991
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