How to change the Windows XP System Properties logo and text

If you purchased your PC from a company like Dell, or even your local mom and pop computer store, you may have a “custom” System Properties logo and information. To make your PC a little more personalized, follow the instructions outlined below to change the System Properties info.

1. By default, your System Properties may look something like the image below.


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2. To customize it, you’ll need an image. The dimensions should be 180×114 pixels, and the image must be a bitmap (.bmp). Save the image as oemlogo.bmp in your C:\Windows\system32\ folder. If that file exists already, over-write it.
3. Right-click inside of C:\Windows\system32\ and select New -> Text Document.


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4. Now create a file titled oeminfo.ini. In the file, enter the following info –
   

   [General]
   Manufacturer=whatever you want
   Model=whatever you want

   [Support Information]
   line1=whatever you want
   line2=whatever you want
   line3=whatever you want

   Remember, save the file as oeminfo.ini (not .txt).

5. You should now have two files, oeminfo.ini and oemlogo.bmp in your C:\Windows\system32\ folder.
6. And now you’ll have a completely custom Windows System Properties page.


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7. Click the Support Information button to see your customized support info.