Make Windows 8 Lockscreen Like Windows 7?

Bolt

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Hi,

I've been struggling to setup the Windows 8 computer for my 80 yr old uncle and blind brother (who live together and share the computer). I installed the Window Eyes screen reading software, and unfortunately it doesn't work as well as it did on Windows XP. We're close to downgrading the computer to 7 or XP. One of the major obstacles is the user log-in screen, or the lock screen. I know there are ways to completely disable it, but we actually need some sort of lock screen. The problem is that they use different users, and the Window Eyes screen reader needs to be able to highlight the different users and narrate what your choosing. The W8 lockscreen makes it hard to do that.

So is there any alternative lockscreens we can look into? Any suggestions from anyone who has familiarity using screen reading software? Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
Just checking on the developer's site GW Micro - Window-Eyes - Version History they supposedly fully support Windows 8 with their latest version Window-Eyes 8.0. If you are using this version then they should be able to assist you with any settings you need to change to get the software to work for you.

There is not a way as far as I know to change the lockscreen on windows 8 but I will check further ;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64 x2 Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Ubuntu
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Real World Computing
    CPU
    AMD FX8350 8 Core @4GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus M5A78L-M USB3
    Memory
    32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
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    Asus nVidia GTX750TI-OC-2GD5 (2GB DDR5)
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    ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
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    Acer G276HL 27", (DVi) + Samsung 39" HDTV (HDMI)
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    1920 x 1080 @60Hz + 1920 x 1080 @60Hz
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    Crucial 256GB SSD,
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    Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB,

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    Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB
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    Seagate ST4000DM000
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    Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
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    AeroCool X-Warrior Devil Red Tower
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    Stock CPU, Rear 120mm, Front 2x120mm, Side 2x120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K710 & K270
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless M710 M185 & M570 Trackball
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    37Mb/s Down - 9.5Mb/s Up
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    Chrome
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    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
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