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Display Custom Messages at Windows Login
Need a simple, reliable way to display custom message dialogs when users log in to your network or start up Windows? Message Manager Lite lets you configure personalized message boxes with custom text, images, buttons, and timing -- then deploy them through login scripts, Windows Startup, or desktop shortcuts.
With Message Manager Lite you can specify the text to be displayed, choose an image, configure up to 9 buttons, and control when the message appears. Save your configurations to files and load them on the fly using command line options. This means you can set up different messages for different departments, policies, or scenarios -- and deploy them all through a single login script.
The possibilities are endless. Display maintenance notices before users begin their day, show acceptable use reminders at startup, or deliver time-sensitive announcements across your entire network. Message Manager Lite is completely portable, runs from any folder or USB drive, and leaves no trace on the system.
Who Is This For?
- IT administrators -- Display maintenance alerts, security reminders, and policy notices to users at login without disrupting workflows.
- Help desk teams -- Notify users about known issues, scheduled downtime, or required actions before they start submitting support tickets.
- HR and compliance teams -- Deliver policy acknowledgment messages, acceptable use reminders, and compliance notices at workstation login.
- Educators -- Show lab rules, usage guidelines, or daily announcements to students when they log in to shared classroom computers.
Key Features
Custom Message Dialogs
Configure the message text, caption, and image to create professional notifications that match your organization's communication style and branding.
Up to 9 Buttons
Add up to nine customizable buttons to your message dialog, giving users multiple response options or navigation choices within a single notification.
Timed Display
Control exactly when and how long the message appears. Set timing options so messages display at the right moment during login or startup sequences.
Load/Save Configuration
Save message configurations to files and load them later. Maintain a library of pre-built messages for different departments, policies, or scenarios.
Command Line Support
Launch messages directly from login scripts, batch files, or Windows shortcuts using command line parameters to specify which configuration file to load.
System Hidden Mode
Run completely hidden from the system -- no taskbar button, no visible window. The message appears and disappears cleanly without cluttering the user's desktop.
Fully Portable -- Zero Installation
No Installation Required Runs directly from an .exe file. No setup wizard, no "Next, Next, Finish."
Runs From USB Copy to a flash drive and use on any PC. IT techs carry these on a keychain for on-site support.
Leaves No Trace No files left behind after use. Delete the folder and it is gone completely.
No Registry Changes Does not modify the Windows registry, system settings, or install drivers.
Self-Contained Everything the program needs lives in its own folder. No scattered DLLs or AppData clutter.
No Admin Rights Needed Runs under standard user accounts. No UAC prompts, no IT ticket required.
Lightweight Tiny footprint, typically under 1 MB. No frameworks, runtimes, or bloated dependencies.
Instant Startup Launches in under a second. No splash screens, no loading bars, no waiting.
Command Line Options
Use the /c parameter to specify a configuration file:
message.exe /c"[path to config file]"
Full example:
"c:\RJL Message\message.exe" /c"c:\RJL Message\msg1.cfg"
Related Products
- Message Manager Deluxe -- Need more control? The Deluxe version adds scheduling, compliance logging, desktop lockdown, RTF support, and enterprise deployment options.
- Create Message Pro -- Creates standalone .EXE message files that require no configuration files or installation on the receiving end.
Windows Compatibility
Win 11
Win 10
Win 8
Win 7
Vista
XP
Win 2k
NT
ME
98
95
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Screenshots
The main configuration screen lets you set up your message text, buttons, images, and timing options.
Click Preview to see exactly how your message will appear to users before deploying it.
Save and load multiple message configurations for different scenarios, departments, or policies.
Version History
v1.06
October 20, 2002
Corrected problem with Ignore button.
Updated load and save dialogs to work with XP and 2K.
v1.05
June 5, 2000
Made completely system hidden.
Added new icon.
Corrected termination problem on Windows NT.
Corrected some GUI issues.
Added overwrite prompt on Save dialog.
Added new options to Open dialog.
Added information about the Deluxe version.
v1.04
October 4, 1999
Added CFG file help within application.
v1.03
June 19, 1998
Changed GUI.
Added text box for time, fixed /c command line.
v1.02
June 12, 1998
Added the Load and Save functionality.
v1.01
March 22, 1998
Corrected some messaging issues.
What Users Are Saying
★★★★★
"Perfect for displaying IT policy reminders at login. Users see the message before they can dismiss it."
-- Steve B., Sysadmin
★★★★★
"We use it to show maintenance notices when users log in. Simple and reliable."
-- Linda K., IT Coordinator
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Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME, 98, 95
197 KB
SHA256: a24cc46ac6d0...20df
Freeware
Updated: October 20, 2002
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Message Manager Lite is completely free. If this tool has simplified your network messaging, consider making a donation to help fund continued development and new features.
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Uninstall
To uninstall, simply delete the program folder. No registry entries or system files are left behind.
How to Update
Download the latest version and extract over your existing folder, or to a new location. Settings are preserved.
Privacy: This software does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. No internet connection required.
End-User License Agreement (EULA)
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