Changing locked pc message in XP

ghost

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17 years ago

Does anyone know specifically how to change the message that displays in Windows XP when you lock the pc?

Typically the message says "This computer is in use and has been locked. Only username or and administrator can unlock this computer."

I would like to change that message. I have searched google and am scouring the registry but I haven't figured it out yet. Any ideas?

richohealey

Python Ninja

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17 years ago

buried in a binary file somewhere…. in principle you could change it with a hex editor.

ghost

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17 years ago

Yeah, probably. I'm still digging. Thanks for the input :)

ghost

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17 years ago

Download ResHack and look through the main windows binaries. If it's in there, it'll be under StringTable somewhere.

ghost

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17 years ago

I will check it out. Thanks. :)

ghost

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17 years ago

if you find out how then it would make a good article :P

ghost

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17 years ago

If I find it, I will share with everyone. :)