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Question How can i change these things in Win XP install cd

Apr 15, 2024
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Ok first one is bootscreen:
Tried replacing files from ntkrl exe files, if i change the 640x320 black screen its gonna show it distorted color like blue and the loading bar and nothing else, but when changing back, only keeping the modified win XP logo it shows the default like i haven't modified anything
Second is changing the oobe bitmaps
Like in win XP delta Edition there is the magical wizard as atssistant but how can i change to whatever i want
Third is the win XP info į want to show custom text, maybe logo, i haven't found ant info
The last is how can i make custom theme with custom taskbar color background and even sounds?
And which hotfixes and updates Could i add to SP3 ISO?
 
Update your post to include full system hardware specs and XP version information.

That said, the OS only offers/allows certain or select end user options. And those options must be supported by the OS, the hardware, and the applicable drivers including specific configuration options.

So, if I am understanding your post correctly, you simply cannot change the screen to 640x320 and expect that to work.

Likewise for the other desired customized changes.

Plus XP is no longer supported and if some tinkering or tweaking is accomplished many newer devices may not even recognize or otherwise accept the changes.

The most that can be done (maybe) is to find older documenation regarding XP. Or go online and search for how to do some specific customization. Caveat being if the customization is even possible.

You can google using words and phrases such as: "How to customize XP logo".

Be very wary about the resulting links with "instructions", etc.. Could be outdated and/or simply wrong.

My suggestion is to just live and work with what you have and not risk some change that bricks the host computer.

Focus on system performance and stability. Not appearances.