BootSkin Pro

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Changing the Windows Vista boot screen is about to become a snap in Object Desktop 2009 which arrives this Wednesday. Everyone who purchased Object Desktop within the past year will automatically get this.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Ah ....a new Gallery, then....;)

Multiplicity - Control multiple PCs using one keyboard and mouse
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh wow....  8O Will this work for both Vista and XP??

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

I can understand the whole OD 2009 thing but still wonder of bootskin for vista will be downloadable like the xp version was, free. Just wondering. I am not able to afford OD 2009 for now, but bootskin would be nice to get, just like n xp. Just wondering.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Looks nice, but...

 

...will the new gallery be properly moderated instead of being full of all sorts of crap ripped off the net somewhere like the current bootskin gallery?

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

..will the new gallery be properly moderated instead of being full of all sorts of crap ripped off the net somewhere like the current bootskin gallery?
The moderators do their best to prevent obvious ripping.  Unfortunatly there is no good way to identify whether a boot is original or a rip.  If you see something you know is a rip and you have a link to the original, PM a mod.  It'll be taken care of.  We're all volunteers and we don't have time to *research* every submission.  We look at history and similarity and stuff but with boots and walls . . . well . . it takes so little effort to churn out a rip that the moderators can't keep up.

If you think you have a process that will work better than what we have, shoot a PM to Island Dog.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

...will the new gallery be properly moderated instead of being full of all sorts of crap ripped off the net somewhere like the current bootskin gallery?

It's not the job of the moderators to police the net looking for rips.  If rips are reported or there is an obvious sign then action can be taken.  ;)

 

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

wonderful....just made getting vista that little bit more palatable......interested to know how they're created....the same routine?...or more simplified like the difference between logon studio and logon vista....

I remember when I first came here...all submissions were required to have the poster state that it was their original wall....or photograph.....or link to the site where they obtained the wall to verify rules of use.....or include permission of wall artist...

Perhaps it would be a good idea to go back to enforcing this, a start anyway.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The old BootSkin app wouldn't work with Nvidia mobos. Same for this version?
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nice! After the release, you guys should try to incorporate some sort of animation into the skins.

Also, on a bit offtopic note, are you creating LogonStudio Vista 2.0? If so, are we gonna be able to have truly custom logon screens again (like the ones in the XP gallery)?
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top

Life is full of OS trade-offs - Logons vs. Bootskins.

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

I can't see the image.

Birger :)

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Will we get this through Impulse? I haven't gotten Bootskin yet. And lucky me, I have an AGP graphics card. Dreams work for me on XP, but really jerky and not usable.
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Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:thumbsup:  to the developers and SD!

While there might be problems and "Rips", I think a "Thank You" is appropriate when one receives something (even if paid for).

So, to Brad and the developers and any/everyone involved in the production I say a heart felt

 

 

Dr.J.

 

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DarkHawke, reply 9
The old BootSkin app wouldn't work with Nvidia mobos. Same for this version?

 

I just get an error message everytime I try to apply one using an nvidea mobo/gpu

Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top

Bootskin Pro is definitely a huge improvement over the original.  For those asking, this will be a Vista only app (similar to LogonStudio Vista vs the original, as XP and Vista handle their Boot/Logon screens differently).  There should be no hardware specific issues with this app, but if you are having any please post details here or e-mail [email protected]

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

i like it , it's working good and i'll start making skins for it :D  

Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting DigitalCHET, reply 3
Oh wow....  Will this work for both Vista and XP??

Apparently "Bootskin Pro" is a Vista-only app?  Tried to dl it and got an error message 'not compatible with your system'...

 

If it is Vista-only it'd be kinda nice if good ol' StarDock would come out with an updated version of the XP Bootskin for those of us who are Vista challenged.  Hint, hint...   :)

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

If it is Vista-only it'd be kinda nice if good ol' StarDock would come out with an updated version of the XP Bootskin for those of us who are Vista challenged. Hint, hint...

Well...it seems the Vista Bootskin is animation challenged...so I'm happy with good ole XP for the time being...... :)

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I just get an error message everytime I try to apply one using an nvidea mobo/gpu
Bummer! Thanks for the reply. Still no pressing need for me to bump up into Vista-land then, it seems.
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This is really great. I'm so glad to finally be able to change the bootskin within Vista now. Thanks Stardock.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DocoMyster, reply 23
Is there a way to create an animated Bootskin? Anyone? Anyone?

 

Not yet in vista

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top

For those of us who can not get Bootskin Pro to apply skins, could we please get an update on what is happening with that? :)