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How to Change Your System Properties Picture & Information

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This step-by-step visual guide will show you how to change your Windows XP System properties picture & information. Most OEM machines will have this information already pre-filled with their logos and tech support information.
With this guide you’ll be able to post a picture of your favorite car, your girlfriend, a picture of your computer, or a picture of yourself. You can also modify the manufacturer information and fill it with what you wish.


I will be using Adobe Photoshop CS2 to change the size of the picture in this tutorial; you can use your favorite picture editing software to accomplish the same task. If you have any questions or comments please let me know. Link to PDF

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Originally posted Mar 04, 2006

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  • GradyStrickland

    Thanks a bundle on this info! Had a game trainer programmer who thought they were the king of pop and decided to insert their picture and info into the system properties while using the trainer. With your help not only personalized the system properties but read further and put a stop to future overwrites…thank again.

  • http://www.gilsmethod.com Gilberto J Perera

    You are welcome. Glad you found the information useful.

  • Raptor Uk

    But how I integrate this files in WinXP CD?

  • http://www.gilsmethod.com Gilberto J Perera

    You mean a Windows XP CD? You would have to create your own installation
    disc and find the location of that setting/file to make the modifications.
    You may want to start by reading about
    slipstreamingand
    then head over to the Microsoft
    Answers where
    someone with a little more knowledge on the process can help you out.

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