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boot.ini

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vinsindia Original post #1
Dec 8, 2005 at 5:00 PM
i can not findout file boot.ini for changing boot wallpaper.
please help
kalpik
kalpik #2
Dec 8, 2005 at 5:11 PM
Its on your system drive (Usually c:\) you'l have to go to folder options to show hidden and system files.
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LordDJ #3
Dec 8, 2005 at 6:07 PM
Guessing you are using WinXP. You cannot change boot screens by editing boot.ini. Use a utility such as Bootskin

Just an addition. The image for the boot screen is stored in ntoskrnl.exe You'll have to resource edit it.

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V
Dec 8, 2005 at 7:14 PM
its better u use 3rd party s/w like the Win-XP manager !!!
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Jitesh #5
Dec 14, 2005 at 10:23 PM
go to folder options from file menu and disable hide system protected files .now look in c:\
gtoX
gtoX #6
Dec 14, 2005 at 11:50 PM
Easy way to boot.ini

Ok...here's an easy way to access boot.ini [Assuming u have WinXP]

Go To Control Panel> System.
Click on the Advanced Tab.
Click "Startup And Recovery" Settings button.

Now on the form that opens up, click "Edit" to manually edit the boot.ini file.


BTW, I don't think boot.ini holds any info to your loading screen Bitmap. It is inside ntoskrnl.exe, as LordDJ mentioned. You can use Resource Hacker to modify it.