While the Windows operating system loads the system files and environment settings, the user sees on the screen a standard ball-shaped splash screen with the classic Microsoft logo. However, this screensaver can be changed to whatever you like.
It is necessary
administrator rights
Instructions
Step 1
Run the System Configuration Utility. To do this, click on the "Start" - "Run" button on the right side of the menu. It is an operating system registry that allows you to execute commands by entering specific values. Enter the msconfig character combination and confirm it with the enter key on the keyboard.
Step 2
You need the Download tab. In this settings window, you can set boot parameters, set a timeout, and more. If your computer has more than one operating system, select the one you need from the list. Then check the box next to No Gui. Click "Apply" and "Ok" and reboot the system. To do this, click on the "Start" button and select the "Turn off computer" tab. Then click on the "Restart" button.
Step 3
Download Vista Boot Logo Generator to create your own boot-time splash screen. This utility will allow you to select the drawing you like and save it in a special format. You can find it on the website softodrom.ru. When downloading, carefully check all files using licensed antivirus software.
Step 4
Write the created splash screen with the name winload.exe.mui to the C: WindowsSystem32en-US directory (or u-RU, if the operating system is Russian). Agree to the system's question about the need to overwrite the already existing splash file.
Step 5
Restart your computer. This time, instead of the standard Windows screensaver, you will see your own selected image. The utility can create pictures with a resolution of 800 x 600, 24 bit, as well as 1024 x 768, do not change these settings, otherwise your splash screen will not be displayed. There are various applications for creating this kind of screensaver, you can find them on the internet. It is also worth noting that in the computer operating system, you can change not only standard images, but also sounds and much more.
