TuneUp Utilities is one of the best system optimization suite for Windows. It provides various options to tweak your system. It also provides options to change Windows theme, boot screen, login screen and icons.
Here is a step-by-step procedure to change or create new boot screen in Windows XP and Vista using TuneUp Utilities:
1. First download and install TuneUp Utilities from the following link:
Tuneup Utilities: A Complete Windows Optimization Suite
You can either purchase the full version or download 30 days trial version. After installation, run it from desktop or from Programs menu or by right-clicking on My computer icon and select "TuneUp Utilities".
2. Now click on Customize Windows -> TuneUp Styler.
3. It'll open a new window. Click on "Boot Screen" link in left-side pane.
4. Now click on "Add -> Load Boot Screen From File..." option.
5. Select your boot screen file and click on "Install Boot Screen" button.
6. You can also create your own boot screens. To create new boot screen, click on "New Screen" button. It'll open a new window. Now click on "Search Local Drives" link and select the image.
You can also set the image alignment, borders, background color and progress bar position.
7. Once you finish, click on "Save boot screen" link and provide a name to your boot screen.
8. You can even see the preview of the boot screen by clicking on "Show large preview" link or by clicking on the image in Preview pane:
9. That's it, your new boot screen is ready. You can apply it by clicking on "Install Boot Screen" button.
Posted by: Vishal Gupta | Categories: Windows Vista, Windows XP
Tyler
@VG
I downloaded TuneUp and I see no option for "boot screen"!!! Help please! I'm running Windows 7 64-bit :(
VG
^^ Sadly it doesnt provide the option for Windows Vista and 7. I think its only for XP. Not sure.
Jonathan
If I change something using TuneUp, then uninstall it, will the settings remain as they are or will they be returned to their default looks?
VG
^^ I cant confirm but the settings should remain intact.
Kamran
1st Time Boot Screen Perfectly Installed But Second Time Its Said.
An error occurred during the installation of the boot screen.
An error occurred while updating the file "C:\WINDOWS\system32\TUKernel.exe" (version:5.1.2.600.5973(xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)). Please make sure that you are logged on as asministrator and that you have the necessary permissions to modify this file. If this problem persists, please contact the support team.
I Am Reinstall TuneUp Utilites Program And Then Try To Change Boot Screen But It Still With This Error.
How Can I Solve This,
Please Help Me.
VG
^^ First apply default boot screen using Tuneup utilities and then manually delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\TUKernel.exe file and then try to apply new boot screen.
bibin
An error occurred during the installation of the boot screen.
An error occurred while updating the file "C:\WINDOWS\system32\TUKernel.exe" (version:5.1.2.600.5973(xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)). Please make sure that you are logged on as asministrator and that you have the necessary permissions to modify this file. If this problem persists, please contact the support team.
i am logged into administrator and it dosent work! then i tried right-clicking and selected Run As Administrator but it still didnt work! help me please...
"Try to restore default boot screen using Tuneup and then try to apply your desired 3rd party boot screen." its also not working
VG
^^ First apply default boot screen, then manually delete "TUKernel.exe" file present in "Windows\System32" folder and then try to apply new boot screen using Tuneup Utilities.
bibin
an error occured during installation of boot screen.
the file ntoskrnl.exe could not be coppied
wat i will do now???
bibin
i cant delete TUKernel.exe.......
VG
^^ You can try to take ownership of the file and then delete it.
SchRita
Thank you so much! Your solution totally worked. ^^
dominic
My Windows 7 Boot Screen Changed When I Installed iOS But After I Unistalled, It Still Remained The Apple Boot Screen. How Can I Change It Back To Default
VG
^^ You'll need to restore default file. You can use sfc /scannow command as mentioned in following tutorial:
http://www.askvg.com/how-to-remove-or-uninstall-3rd-party-transformation-packs-in-windows/