What is LogonStudio?
LogonStudio is a utility software for Windows that allows extensive customization and configuration of the Windows logon screen. It provides a preview environment to test out different logon configurations without having to reboot your computer every time. Some of the key features of LogonStudio include:
- Simulating various interactive user logon scenarios like password logons, smartcard logons, fingerprint logons, etc.
- Customizing visual elements on the logon screen like background images, text banners, logos, colors, positions of UI controls, etc.
- Support for modifying logons across Windows versions including Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, etc.
- Testing interactive logon configurations without restarting Windows each time
- Exporting and importing custom logon profiles to apply on other computers
- Password protecting access to the logon customization features
Overall, LogonStudio simplifies the process of tweaking and testing Windows logons to create customized or branded sign-in experiences. It reduces downtimes caused by experimenting with Windows logon settings through its instant preview and simulation environment.