Hi everyone.
And the time has comeup when I m introducing Vista RTM boot screen for Windows XP with [Add on].
The boot screen package is self-extracting archieve.



There are two option to install the Vista RTM Boot Screen.

(1) By editing boot.ini

Rename file into 8.3 filename format lets say VBoot.exe and Copy VBoot.exe into C:\Windows\System32 folder and edit the boot.ini

The Default Boot.ini look like this, add /Kernel=<bootscreen.exe> switch



after making the changes




(2) Change the resource of origianl bootscreen.
The Boot screen archieve is also contains a resource file named VistaBoot.res.
U can change the resources of original boot screen using ResHacker manually.

Open ntoskrnl.exe [Under C:\Windows\system32 ] in ResHacker.
Click on Action Menu -> Update All Resouces ...
Locate the VistaBoot.res file under Open Dialog Box and click on Open.
A message box will be appeared "11 resource items updated." Now save and replace the existing one.

NOTE : If U are working on multiuser system. Re-perform 2nd method with ntkrnlpa.exe having in same folder.

Download : Vista RTM BootScreen for Windows XP

[Add on] Vista RTM Boot Screen Compiled by ricktendo64

KB940322 Hotfix patched with the Vista RTM Boot Screen by neo
Takes up Zero space on the CD, it overwrites the Old XP CD files with the new ones and Adds the reg entries and correct BuildCheckSum for the Hotfix Update.

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ENJOY....!

I hope this one make assumption to the end of Vista RTM style boot screen for Windows XP.
I think so you like one.

THX Good Job i needthis one file.
THX again

Hey tried both the methods, doesnt seem to work.
1) copied to system32 and then edited boot.ini using the control panel\system\Advanced\Startup and Recovery.

2) Used Res Hacker and saved ntoskrnl.exe over the original.

Is there any other way, or is there a missing step, do we need to copy that above picture to any location.

If you edit ntoskrnl you don't need to edit the boot.ini

the 1st option with editing boot.ini works only if you rename VistaBoot.exe into 8.3 filename format, ie. vistboot.exe,
and boot.ini should look like this

Thanks Bro ! 4 Correction...

thanx buddy

does anybody here try to slipstreaming the modified ntkrnlpa.exe and ntoskrnl.exe?
i try to mod and slip inside my cd ... but after winxp installation... both of those file are replace by original ver of it... weird...
any expert have any idea?

by reading http://unattended.msfn.org/unattended.xp/view/web/51/

i found out my windows will use NTKRNLMP.EX_ to be ntoskrnl.exe with same file size...
so i assume my windows detected dual core and use the multi processor file as the ntoskrnl.exe
just hope it works and maybe it helps someone having same issue as me.... =)

this direct modding consider fail ... because i success to change and use in dual core system... but my cd won't install well on single core system..
it hangs at 34 minutes installing device .... known problem with ntoskrnl.exe
i quit modding it

hey can u tell me that which file i have to replace after saving the file

Don't need to replace any file Method 1

neo, thanks a lot for the boot

I think that method 1 is better because it doesn't modify any system file.
Method 2 works fine as well but you have to re-do it every time WindowsUpdate replace ntoskrnl.exe with a newer version.

two little requests:

1) Is it possible to create an installer to automatize the method 1?
I mean something that rename the kernel to VBoot.exe, move it to System32 folder and add the switch to Boot.ini

2) Is it possible to have an n-lite addon (always with method 1 if possible) to integrate it in our Windows CD?


Thanks a lot in advance

[Add on] Vista RTM Boot Screen by Neo and Add-on Compiled by ricktendo64

Here is another Method

• Extract BootEditor.rar

• Open BootEditor

• Click Add

• Click on Vista from the bootscreens list [There may show some errors like file missing or palette error.., just press yes or ok to continue].

• Click on Make button, check the checkboxes

• After that press OK..Those dialogs you can understand...Restart & select OS for testing new boot screen from the bootmenu..

• Later you can edit c:\boot.ini as how u wish to show your bootmenu..

NOTE: MAKE BACKUP OF BOOT.INI

Thanks Neo

I already tried this add-on before and it works fine but it uses method 2... this is why I was asking for an installer for version 1

i agree many of u may tried already, but i bet, this method would be more easier

off course thanks to join

I downloaded this boot screen & integrated with nlite, its working great, Now I need a logon screen. plz give me a logon screen

Im working on a Vista RTM style logon screen...I hope you 'll get soon.

Very happy to know that

If I can give you some suggestions:

- Please create a logon screen without text on it (I'd like to have it neutral so I can use on XP, Vista, etc.)

- Please create it based on black Vista logon screen (I mean the one with black background)

- If it's possible, I'd like to have also logout and shutdown screens that match same theme

thanks a lot in advance

Thanks for Suggestions !

I can't complete my xp cd without this logon screen

Thank you for listening

BTW, Microsoft just released a new hotfix for kernel to address a problem with the hibernate feature

The fix is kb944092

Maybe you should update your vboot.exe (this also can be the time to rename it to vboot.exe to avoid not 8.3 filename problem)

plz renew the link for the add-on...
It gives the error"This page cannot be found"

thank you, neo for making the Vista RTM boot screen. I really like it.

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Thanks for compliment

I create a gamer edition logo for xp using booteditor it working fine on my machine. but after apply it in xp cd, when i install it the logo show only 1 time then it show normal xp logo. how to create all 4 kernal files then create 7z file like this one that can i integrate using nlite(itz easy).........

in vista editor there i not found any exe creating option it show this option not available more i want to create that gamer edition bootscreen with all kernal and upload into net and give that to some of my frnds...

how it possible?

see this my bootscreen screenshot...

Actually I have not made the Add-on of this boot skin....but It may help you

http://www.msfn.org/board/How-To-Create-Yo...wor-t63596.html

Itz similar like nLite Add-On Maker. Thanks but how i create 4 kernal at one type without copy pasting many times?

Hi, is it possible to use a custom image instead of a simple progress bar

Yes you can..and its easiest way is http://www.askvg.com/how-to-change-windows...neup-utilities/

The File Is 0 Bytes After Downloaded And Can Not Be When Opened With 7 Zip, WinRar Or Winzip,
Nor Can It Be Used In nLite. Which Means The File That Is Available For Download Is Invalid And Useless.
Ive Tried Mozilla firefox, Internet Explorer, And FlashGet To Download This, But It's Always 0 Bytes.

PLEASE.. Someone Upload This "Vista RTM Boot Screen Compiled by ricktendo64"

I Have Searched MSFN, WinCert, And Google But To No Avail.

Please Upload a Working Copy For Service Pack 3 Final 5512.

Okay So After a Little More Searching I Found A Version For Service Pack 3 Final 5512.

The Link Is @

http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=3207

A Little Disappointed Because This One Seems To Not Contain The "KB940322 Hotfix"
Added. Not Sure What Difference It Will Make With Or Without It, Just As Long as It Works.

Thanks for this dude!!!

EDIT!!

I have since tested this using method 2 and i used makecab on the two files (after updating the resources) and put them in m I386 folder, but for some reason it decided to use the normal windows one instead.

I have tried both ways now of doing this and so far no luck either way. Any ideas?

Stoner81