Display a Welcome Message at Startup on Windows 7

If you still use the Windows 7 operating system you might be wondering about how to change the startup message. In this short article, we will explain to you how to have Windows 7 display a custom message at startup (as a pop-up). This manipulation is done via the registry and you should take the necessary precautions beforehand.

How to Display a Custom Message at Startup

• Select Start > Run then type "regedit" and press the Enter key.
• Expand the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Policies > System
• The next step will involve the modification of two keys
  • LegalNoticeCaption - The title of the pop-up menu
  • LegalNoticeText - the message content
• These two keys are located in the right pane. Double click on them and edit the value field to your convenience.
• Once done close the registry editor and restart your PC.

<bold>Note: Don’t forget that on January 14, 2020 Microsoft discontinued Windows 7 support. It is strongly recommended to move to Windows 10 to escape any technical issues.

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