Filed under: Utilities, Windows, Freeware
Customize your Windows boot screen with BootSkin
by Brad Linder Jan 22nd 2008 at 9:00AM
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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Jason said 12:54PM on 1-23-2008
"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.
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brian said 9:48AM on 1-22-2008
Does it work for vista?
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Spencer said 10:24AM on 1-22-2008
No, this is for XP only.
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brian said 10:30AM on 1-22-2008
Okay, thanks Spencer.
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Noodlez said 3:28PM on 1-22-2008
people shutdown and reboot there computers?
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bruceS said 4:53PM on 1-22-2008
Now if only I could find a copy of the loading screen for Halo 3...
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Rumble said 7:56PM on 1-22-2008
no dood, CoD foor, nub. LoLz.
Jason said 11:20PM on 1-22-2008
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.
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Rocketboy said 9:04AM on 1-23-2008
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.
WolvenSpectre said 11:20PM on 1-22-2008
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/
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vish said 8:43AM on 1-23-2008
The last time I checked this proggie was incompatible with win xp SP2. Could Download squad look into this and then post the item?
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