Vista 64bit logon screen - screenshot

Hi all,

I am new to these forums, just registered.

I have a question I am hoping someone here can answer.

Q) How can I get a screen shot of my logon (password entry) screen ?

I am using Vista 64bit Home Basic, I have tried using the PrtScr SysRq key, then Ctrl + v in paint, when the desktop loads, but it doesn't work. I have tried searching the forums, seems using a virtual machine is the only way, but is there another way to do this ? Software perhaps ? I am not familiar with using virtual machines and would like to avoid using a virtual machine if possible as I don't know anything about them, seems a lot trouble to go through for a a simple screen shot is all.

Try typing snipping tool in search, by the start button. If you have it, take a screen shot with it. I use it, really great.

Tried that, i do not appear to have it, just searched windows site for it, I think its a windows 7 only feature from what I've read, I have vista 64bit home basic. But thanks for taking the time to post.

According to this blog page, the new version of "WinBubble" can do this.
How to capture and take Screenshots of the Welcome Screen in Windows 7 and Vista - UnlockForUs

I haven't tried it.

Ok thanks for the info, Much appreciated, I am downloading it now, will make another post later, let ya know how I went.

I downloaded the program, but was still unable to get the screen shot, though on the webpage it said i could but when I got the logon screen opened winbubbles I didn't have the WIN 7 tab,or snap shot tool under the "logon tools" tab as described in the instructions on the webpage, maybe it's a windows 7 tool only ? I have Vista 64bit.

But thank you for taking the time to post,much appreciated, it's a great program by the way, there are so many things you can do with it.