How to Show Welcome Message on Computer Screen Before Login

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Press "Windows+R".

   It'll open 'Run' window.
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   Step 2: Type "gpedit.msc" & press 'Enter' key.

   It'll open 'Local Group Policy Editor' for you. , It'll open all the policies under 'Security Options' for you. , Just below this file you can also see “Interactive logon:
   Message title for users attempting to log on”.
   
   You just need to edit these two policy files. , It'll open a window shown below.
   
   Type what ever you want your computer to display as a message in this area & click 'Ok'.
   
   What ever you type here, will be displayed on your computer screen as a message as soon as anyone switches your computer system on.
   
   For example: 'Hello! Wish you're fine.
   
   This is my system.
   
   Please login carefully.' or anything you want. , It'll open a window shown below.
   
   Type a 'Title' to your 'Message (you typed in step 5)'.
   
   Type anything which you think should be a title for your message.
   
   For example: 'Welcome To My System'.
   
   This title will be on the top & below this your message (you typed in step 5) will be displayed on your computer screen. , Only thing left is to apply them.
   
   Its also very simple., It'll again open 'Run' window. , (Type "gpupdate.exe" for Windows XP.) It'll open Command prompt window prompting like this.
   
   It means system is applying the policies. , You can also close this windows after it display the success message. , Click 'Ok' or press 'Enter' key to proceed to enter login credentials.
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   Step 3: In the right side pane

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   Step 4: Click Computer Configuration ---> Windows Settings ---> Security Settings ---> Local Policies ---> Security Options.

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   Step 5: Locate “Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on”.

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   Step 6: Double-click “Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on”.

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   Step 7: In this step

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   Step 8: Double-click "Interactive logon: Message title for users attempting to log on".

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   Step 9: you've edited both the policy files.

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    Step 10: In order to apply these policy

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    Step 11: Press "Window+R".

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    Step 12: Type "gpupdate" & press 'Enter' key.

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    Step 13: In a couple of seconds it'll prompt in the same command prompt window & will be automatically closed by itself.

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    Step 14: Turn off or restart your computer system now & if everything went fine

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    Step 15: It'll display your message & title here.

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