[SSVegeta184]

hey all,

this is my first time on this forum so please help me out. I too want to customize my boot screen but just make it show my version of windows xp (professional). The thing is whenever i turn on my comp, it just shows Windows XP as a startup and does not say home or professional anymore (version info). The reason to this is because of SP 2, which i have. Does anyone know a way i can customize my boot screen logo so that it will also say "Professional" in the bottom? I appreciate your help. THANKS!

Vegeta

[sunny_jain317]

I have tried the method mention above but my system will get restarted each time when i try 2 boot through that custom kernel. plz provide suggestion. also tell me way how can i change boot screen . i have downloaded boot editor. but it is not running. any metod of doing all tis provide me.

[chollus]

The easiest way to change the boot logo is to add /bootlogo /noguiboot to your boot.ini file so that it looks like this:

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /bootlogo /noguiboot

Then, save your boot image as 4bit (16-color - any 16 colors) .bmp file, name it Boot.bmp and copy it into your windows folder.

I found this on Sysintrernals site, tried it and it works!

[Nilfred]

Nice!
Could I have a progress animation, like the original logo, using the method from the post above?

[maniaq]

can anyone tell where should I put bootlogo.cmd file

it sais:
[GuiRunOnce]
bootlogo.cmd

[NERVWedge]

I am confused. I was using this http://unattended.ms.../bootscreen.htm To try to integrate a custom boot screen into my XPCD. I think I'm getting confused on the single and multi kernel things though. My question is, if I use a program out there that makes a NewBootscrn.exe file (which I am thinking is the ntoskrnl.exe file with my custom boot screen in it), and then I rename it ntoskrnl.exe and compress it and slap it back into my windows source it should just work right? I shouldn't have to edit the registry should I? I did that, but for some reason I keep getting the regular xp bootscreen.

[Wolf_Demon]

man, i tried doing the Win2k one...i can't get it to work at all. the image is mad distorted every time when windows is booting. (and i know i did everything right)

[xtremexxx]

I for one can't see the new boot I set, it's oemkrnl.exe placed in the system32 folder, and the boologo.cmd inside cmdlines.txt to apply it. But it's not working Old boot there.

[slimzky]

I for one can't see the new boot I set, it's oemkrnl.exe placed in the system32 folder, and the boologo.cmd inside cmdlines.txt to apply it. But it's not working Old boot there.

be sure u have tested ur custom OEMKRNL.exe b4 trying it in virtual mahine.... once confirmed working put it ur system32 folder (in ur XPCD)... then create a cmd file and put this lines.... & rename it to BOOTLOGO.cmd

bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl.exe /ID 1
bootcfg /Timeout 0

put BootLogo.cmd under ur $OEM$ folder... & call it in ur CMDLINES.txt like this..

[COMMANDS]
"BootLogo.cmd"

this is much easier than the one on the Guide provided here
http://unattended.ms.../bootscreen.htm

This post has been edited by slimzky: 30 August 2005 - 12:46 PM

[xtremexxx]

I did all that, but for testing what do you recommend I try ?

[slimzky]

xtremexxx, on Aug 30 2005, 12:56 PM, said:

I did all that, but for testing what do you recommend I try ?
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test it in ur own system using boot editor... it will add a new line in ur Boot.ini for testing so u dont have to worry messing up... & if u want cud u send to me ur compressed custom boot file? il try to check in my PC

[xtremexxx]

found out a better way. LongonUI app. it even changes old bootlogo to work on sp2 and has nice preview

[slimzky]

xtremexxx, on Aug 30 2005, 11:57 PM, said:

found out a better way. LongonUI app. it even changes old bootlogo to work on sp2 and has nice preview
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i am happy to hear that

[dirtwarrior]

How would someone go about to edit the writting on the bootscreen?

[seabird]

dirtwarrior, on Oct 4 2005, 01:33 AM, said:

How would someone go about to edit the writting on the bootscreen?

There is no actual writing on this screen. All the text depicted are graphics. Just create your text in your favourite graphic editor program.

[mastroale]

Sorry people, it's possible to change the position of the scrolling bar like in this preview?


Thanks in advance

[Jubei]

mastroale, on Dec 18 2005, 12:56 AM, said:

Sorry people, it's possible to change the position of the scrolling bar like in this preview?


Thanks in advance

If your using booteditor to modify your bootscreen you can move the progress bar up or down, but not sideways.

[lostwood]

Everytime I try to use a picture it turns it all grainy, what am i doing wrong. the examples are all clear and mine to to pupu...lol

[rsrus]

erm newbie

ok so i dont have a # 10bmp any ideas

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[Jiwek]

To change the palette you need to use either Boot Editor, or you can change it manually by entering your custom palette into the hexadecimal code (tutorial here).

To change the location of the progress bar, visit my tutorial.

Good luck.

This post has been edited by Jiwek: 06 May 2006 - 11:36 AM