Windows XP splash screen

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is it possible to change the splash screen for Windows XP.

 

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Steven Wabik wrote:
> is it possible to change the splash screen for Windows XP.

http://www.stardock.com/products/bootskin/

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now, how do i make my own?

"Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Steven Wabik wrote:
>> is it possible to change the splash screen for Windows XP.
>
> http://www.stardock.com/products/bootskin/
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In news:%23tPkO5FbFHA.760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
Steven Wabik <Stevenw45@comcast.net> typed:

> now, how do i make my own?


This is simply a graphic image. You can create a graphic image in
any of the usual ways: digital camera, scanner, graphic editing
program (anything from Paint to Photoshop).

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> "Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23yl7tG$aFHA.2076@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Steven Wabik wrote:
>>> is it possible to change the splash screen for Windows XP.
>>
>> http://www.stardock.com/products/bootskin/
>>
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>> Shenan Stanley
>> MS-MVP
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On Wed, 8 Jun 2005 15:14:31 -0400, Steven Wabik wrote:

> now, how do i make my own?

Trick question? Create a graphic file with a graphics/image editing
program. Use Paint (very, very basic) or something more elaborate such as
Photoshop.

Having the image you created "fed" to startup by a third party program such
as the one that Shenan suggested would be my method of choice for changing
that screen. There is another method for inserting your image into startup
but it involves altering a core system file so don't recommend it.

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Steven Wabik wrote:
> is it possible to change the splash screen for Windows XP.

Shenan Stanley wrote:
> http://www.stardock.com/products/bootskin/

Steven Wabik wrote:
> now, how do i make my own?

http://www.google.com/
Search for:

How do I make BootSkin images

If that doesn't give you what you need (it did on the first page it found
for me) then read how to tweak your search:
http://www.google.com/intl/en/help/basics.html

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Basically you create your image along with the graphics for the progress
bar. Then using a resource editor you change resource(s) stored in one of
the key system files, replacing what's there with the image(s) you created.
That means also overcoming Windows' file protection, e.g. can't edit/replace
et. a file already being used.

Unless you're very comfortable with low level mucking around (e.g. at least
programmer type experience) I'd recommend getting a program that'll do it
for you.

"Steven Wabik" <Stevenw45@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> now, how do i make my own?
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> "Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23yl7tG$aFHA.2076@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Steven Wabik wrote:
>>> is it possible to change the splash screen for Windows XP.
>>
>> http://www.stardock.com/products/bootskin/
>>
>> --
>> Shenan Stanley
>> MS-MVP
>> --
>>
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