Download Windows 8 and Windows 10 Boot Screen for Windows XP

UPDATE: Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 also come with same boot screen.

Recently released Windows 8 RTM features a new boot screen which shows the new Windows 8 logo along with a circle animation.

Now Windows XP users can also enjoy a similar boot screen. Our friend and AskVG’s DA group member “PeterRollar” has created Windows 8 look-like boot screen for Windows XP users.

Windows_8_RTM_Boot_Screen_for_Windows_XP

Please note that the boot screen which you’ll get in Windows XP with the help of this article will not have animation.

This boot screen pack comes with 2 screens actually. The 1st screen is the boot screen which you’ll get in XP and the 2nd screen is shown between boot screen and login screen. Generally you see a black background which will be replaced by 2nd screen if you use following steps:

First download boot screen pack using following link:

After downloading RAR file, extract it using WinRAR or 7-Zip. Now apply boot screen’s .tbs file using “Tuneup Utilities“.

To use the 2nd screen, copy “startup.bmp” file present in “Windows8Startup” folder to “C:\Windows” folder and run “activate.reg” file. It’ll set the 2nd screen before login screen.

Published in: Windows XP

About the author: Vishal Gupta (also known as VG) has been awarded the Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He holds a Masters degree in Computer Applications (MCA). He has written several tech articles for popular newspapers and magazines and has also appeared in tech shows on various TV channels.

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  1. ^^ Its already mentioned in the above article that animation will not work because Windows XP doesnt support animated boot screens.

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