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XP boot logo
I installed a Star Wars theme on my new Dell at work using some theme software, but a few days ago when I went to change theme back to the default, the startup logo did not change. At this point, I'd be thrilled just to have the regular XP logo back.
I can't think what my boss will say if he walks in while it's booting and sees a clonetrooper waving a blaster at him...
How can I get the XP startup logo back (you know, the one with the blue bar)?
I can't think what my boss will say if he walks in while it's booting and sees a clonetrooper waving a blaster at him...
How can I get the XP startup logo back (you know, the one with the blue bar)?
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Posted August 18th, 2005 13:00
Waaaaah!
I did a system restore to the furthest point back on this machine, and it did not go away!!
I don't know what to do now!
Help!275
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Posted August 18th, 2005 14:00
I've already checked the Add/Remove programs list, and it's not in there.
I've also scoured it's theme folder for any clue of it's creator... and there's no clue of it's creator.275
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Posted August 18th, 2005 14:00
Have you removed the theme program thru Add/Remove programs?
Check the program author for support on this issue if necessary. Maybe they have a website with a FAQ section to address this.
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Posted August 18th, 2005 15:00
I had the same thing happen some years ago, but I just can't remember the solution. Sorry. You may want to search the registry for any remnants of the program. Don't know what else to tell you. Good luck. Have you tried posting this problem on a Windows message board?275
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Posted August 18th, 2005 16:00
Maybe you can find some help here:
http://www.thetechguide.com/howto/xpbootlogo/
Hope that the space invaders backed up your ntoskrnl.exe file.
Or, maybe try running a system file check to see if it will restore the file
click start>run
type in: sfc /scannow
(put a space between sfc and /)
click OK
This will take a while and may ask for your XP Installation CD.
May the force be with you... ;)
Ron
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Posted August 21st, 2005 15:00
Solved!
Even though there was NO documentation in the theme about it's creator (shame shame), I installed it again and during the install process, saw that it was made by TopThemes. I contacted them, they told me to install their theme manager and set the logos to default. I did, and it worked.
Finally...275
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Posted August 21st, 2005 21:00
Way to go. Persistence pays off.
Now get to work.
Signed,
Your Boss
RoHe
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Posted August 17th, 2005 23:00
Click Start>help&support
Click "undo changes..."
Select a date before that installation and follow the prompts. You will have to reinstall any new software and Microsoft updates that were installed after the date you picked from the calendar, but your personal files and settings should be OK. Amd you can always undo the Restore if necessary.
Ron