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epoxi
03-04-2001, 06:41 PM
can anybody tell me how i can change the win2k startup background?
hapoo
03-04-2001, 06:57 PM
unfortunately it doesn't use a logo file like win 9x, I wanna know how too :)
AmRivlin
03-05-2001, 05:18 PM
Well me 3
coleslaw
03-05-2001, 07:45 PM
Guys, check here (http://www.nikkie-luuc.demon.nl/html/logo_scr.html) for info on how to modify the Win2k start-up graphic. :D
epoxi
03-05-2001, 08:39 PM
coleslaw is good...ha, havent done it yet though...thanks for the info
Speedfreak
03-08-2001, 05:45 PM
Originally posted by coleslaw
Guys, check here (http://www.nikkie-luuc.demon.nl/html/logo_scr.html) for info on how to modify the Win2k start-up graphic. :D

:kiss:
hapoo
03-08-2001, 05:46 PM
damn speedfreak, your spreading like a virus through the forums, first the hardware thread, now this thread.
AmRivlin
03-08-2001, 10:03 PM
I am not sure what to change or replace... I wanted to put the got|apex logo in




Second, there's the Microsoft logo's appearing on the "starting" and login box while logging in (also seen when hitting ctrl-alt-del). These, including the animated bar, are contained in Msgina.dll.



You can't replace this file within Windows, as it's used by winlogon.exe, which can never be terminated. Safe mode replacement doesn't work either - winlogon always runs. There are two ways round this:

1. If you're running off a FAT drive, boot another OS or use a DOS bootdisk, and change the file from there.

2. If you're using NTFS, change the dll in Reshack/Restorator, and save it under another name in the system32 directory. Now open regedit, and go to:

HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

There should be a String named GinaDll, with value MSGina.dll. Change this value to your file name. Reboot, and your nifty gfx should be in place :)