Now that I've successfully modified the Windows 2000 splash screen, I want to try the same thing on Windows XP. Remember how XP RTM and SP1 had the "Professional" designation on the splash screen? I do, and I want that in SP3.

 

So, first thing I did was to set up a fresh copy of XP Professional RTM and I looked to compare its NTOSKRNL.EXE with that of a fully updated XP Professional SP3 install. Problem was: The bitmap resources in NTOSKRNL.EXE seem to be mostly blank, and mostly the same between the two. Are the actual bitmaps used for the splash screen stored elsewhere? What am I missing?

 

 

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You need proper color palettes, this site might help you:

http://users.telenet.be/Robvdb/how_to_change_bootscreen_XP.htm

Thanks for the link. I downloaded those colour palettes, but I couldn't find an option in Fireworks MX 2004 to load them. I also tried GIMP and got to loading them, but when I did the bitmap remained completely blank.

Get the Paint Shop Pro version indicated there. You're entitled to try it for 30 days, IIRR.

Or follow the hint given into the other thread

http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/173036-modify-windows-2000-splash-screen/#entry1089939

 

NO need for installing the Paint Shop Pro trial, the Gimp would do nicely.

 

jaclaz

Thanks for the link. I downloaded those colour palettes, but I couldn't find an option in Fireworks MX 2004 to load them. I also tried GIMP and got to loading them, but when I did the bitmap remained completely blank.

 

Hi MrMaguire.

 

Did you achieve the bootscreen?