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Customize your Windows boot screen with BootSkin
There are plenty of programs out there that let you skin Windows to make it look like Linux, OS X, another version of Windows, or something else altogether. But if you're just tired of looking at your Windows 2000 or XP bootup screen while waiting for your computer to start, all you need is BootSkin. This free application lets you replace your Windows splash screen with another image. There's a huge library of available splash screens at WinCustomize, with images ranging from the often-appropriate pirate flag to the ironic Windows ME boot screen.
BootSkin is available as a free download from Stardock, the same company behind the commercial Windows skinning application WindowBlinds and program launcher ObjectDock.
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Subscribe to commentsJasonJan 23rd 2008 12:54PM
"I have used BootSkins for a couple of years now. it is very safe and stable."
Actually, programs that are very safe and stable are the ones that don't bluescreen your system. This app is very iffy.
brianJan 22nd 2008 9:48AM
Does it work for vista?
SpencerJan 22nd 2008 10:24AM
No, this is for XP only.
brianJan 22nd 2008 10:30AM
Okay, thanks Spencer.
NoodlezJan 22nd 2008 3:28PM
people shutdown and reboot there computers?
bruceSJan 22nd 2008 4:53PM
Now if only I could find a copy of the loading screen for Halo 3...
RumbleJan 22nd 2008 7:56PM
no dood, CoD foor, nub. LoLz.
JasonJan 22nd 2008 11:20PM
This program bluescreens your (XP) PC on bootup. Happened to me, and do a search on vidstub.sys and you'll find it's very common. Poisonous program, Download Squad, you should take down this post entirely.
RocketboyJan 23rd 2008 9:04AM
Bluescreened and Rebooted my PC the first time I had restarted my computer after installing. Luckily it rebooted fine w/o having to go back to 'last known good'. All to just change one screen. Pointless and the program behaves badly. It does not even change the log in/log out screens. Just the loading screen. Blech.
WolvenSpectreJan 22nd 2008 11:20PM
I have used BootSkins for a couple of years now. it is very safe and stable. If you are interested at wincustomize.com they have tutorial on how to make your own.
It is limited as it uses the same architecture as the default boot screen.
I also recommend Logon Studio from Stardock. It lets you customize your Welcome Screen with new skins and interfaces. It is also free and also uses Windows account logon interfaces architecture.
http://www.stardock.com/products/logonstudio/
vishJan 23rd 2008 8:43AM
The last time I checked this proggie was incompatible with win xp SP2. Could Download squad look into this and then post the item?