changing loading screens

turalyon · 05-18-2007, 09:29 AM

at the time of windows 95 and 98, u just needed to change a forgot-the-name file. how do u change it at win xp and later versions or is it not possible? tnx

also how to change/customize logon screen?

nxcmp · 05-18-2007, 11:38 AM

I have used apps before to mod the Login Screen, I did for Half-Life: 2 but it used a program not moding files, (cant remember the name try finding the Half-Life 2 one i used and dont use the HL2 Theme just say you want to make your own) so when the program was corrupted I was screwed but it was a quick fix (Thanks Knoppix Live CD !!)

turalyon · 05-18-2007, 12:03 PM

uhh knopix live cd? did u changed linux OS boot screen?

**prh99** · 05-18-2007, 05:03 PM

A free program from Stardock called BootSkin or another program like it is probably going to be easiest method. Obviously you can doing manually as well, if that's what you see the link below.

As for changing the login screen.
SOFTutorials.com Operating Systems: Windows XP tutorials
(it was working when I posted it, hopefully it will be back)

Keep in mind there is some degree of risk when modifying system files so read carefully. If you screw up and you have a Windows XP installation disc (not restore disc like you get from Dell etc) you should be able to use the repair feature to replace the modified files.

05-23-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prh99

A free program from Stardock called BootSkin or another program like it is probably going to be easiest method. Obviously you can doing manually as well, if that's what you see the link below.

As for changing the login screen.
SOFTutorials.com Operating Systems: Windows XP tutorials
(it was working when I posted it, hopefully it will be back)

Keep in mind there is some degree of risk when modifying system files so read carefully. If you screw up and you have a Windows XP installation disc (not restore disc like you get from Dell etc) you should be able to use the repair feature to replace the modified files.

Or simply create a sytem restore point before you mess about with the register.

**prh99** · 05-23-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eizo

Or simply create a sytem restore point before you mess about with the register.

In WinXP I think it refuses to boot if the files in question get messed up, or that was the impression I got. I think the only way to use a restore point outside Windows is the recovery console on the installation disc.

05-24-2007, 09:01 AM

Ah yeah, you've got a point there.

**Blanchimont** · 05-24-2007, 04:33 PM

Bootskin(Stardock/Wincustomize) changes the boot screen that appears soon after you start the computer(login page comes afterwards).
It's pretty save to use, if you use any ready-made images from their lists
(the safety seems to come at a price; those images seem to be somewhat graphically limited..)

To change the login screen, you can use LogonStudio(also from Stardock)
in this case it's easy to change and tweak the picture(-properties) with the controls in that program.

To change the next screen(before wallpaper);
I had the original picture in the following directory;C:\WINDOWS\Web\Wallpaper\ACER.BMP

I renamed and made a backup of that image just in case,
chose an image I liked,
Changed the name of that image to ACER.BMP
and left it in the above directory.

sincerely, Blanchimont

**Dynasty Warrior** · 05-24-2007, 06:15 PM

I've used my trusty Tune-Up Utilities program to change my log on and boot screens. Although it is a bit tricky to use, once you get the hang of it, it becomes really simple (no need to fiddle around with the system files). Just open up the Tune-Up Styler and kinda go from there (you can change the boot screen either by using a downloaded one or using your own wallpaper. To change the log on screen, just select the 'welcome screen' option and go from there.).

turalyon · 06-02-2007, 06:46 AM

ah thank you all. btw isnt tuneup utilities for diagnostics? is the tuneup styler u mentioned coupled inside or as a separate package?

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prh99 Retired Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,558 Images: 3 Points: 454.12 Bank: 1,334,185.87 Total Points: 1,334,639.99 Donate	A free program from Stardock called BootSkin or another program like it is probably going to be easiest method. Obviously you can doing manually as well, if that's what you see the link below. As for changing the login screen. SOFTutorials.com Operating Systems: Windows XP tutorials (it was working when I posted it, hopefully it will be back) Keep in mind there is some degree of risk when modifying system files so read carefully. If you screw up and you have a Windows XP installation disc (not restore disc like you get from Dell etc) you should be able to use the repair feature to replace the modified files. Last edited by prh99 : 05-18-2007 at 09:44 PM.

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turalyon Spammer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 127 Points: 6,283.39 Bank: 52,195.01 Total Points: 58,478.40 Donate	uhh knopix live cd? did u changed linux OS boot screen?

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Blanchimont Dreamer through Time Join Date: May 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 501 Images: 5 Points: 25,711.16 Bank: 608,582.33 Total Points: 634,293.49 Donate	Bootskin(Stardock/Wincustomize) changes the boot screen that appears soon after you start the computer(login page comes afterwards). It's pretty save to use, if you use any ready-made images from their lists (the safety seems to come at a price; those images seem to be somewhat graphically limited..) To change the login screen, you can use LogonStudio(also from Stardock) in this case it's easy to change and tweak the picture(-properties) with the controls in that program. To change the next screen(before wallpaper); I had the original picture in the following directory;C:\WINDOWS\Web\Wallpaper\ACER.BMP I renamed and made a backup of that image just in case, chose an image I liked, Changed the name of that image to ACER.BMP and left it in the above directory. sincerely, Blanchimont

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turalyon Spammer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 127 Points: 6,283.39 Bank: 52,195.01 Total Points: 58,478.40 Donate	ah thank you all. btw isnt tuneup utilities for diagnostics? is the tuneup styler u mentioned coupled inside or as a separate package?

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