X220 log-in screen changed to Windows 7

My X220 laptop arrived two days ago and the log-in screen (before going to the desktop) changed from a black background with the word THINK to the regular Windows 7 background.
In the two days that I have had my computer, I was loving the black background with the word THINK everytime I signed into my computer. I just wish I had it back. Is there any way to get this screen back?
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Yup I did change to a Windows theme, and that was what caused my log-in screen to change. Thank you for that. All is good now. I reverted back to the default theme, and changed it's background to my liking.
krzysiuc wrote:
Probably you changed your Windows theme. One option would be to change it back to Thinkpad theme. Otherwise you might follow this article:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/windows-7-lets-you-change-the-logon-background-image/

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