Is it perfect? No. The interface is clunky, it requires disabling security features, and it only works on operating systems Microsoft ended support for years ago. However, for a specific subculture of PC modders, represents the peak of boot-screen customization.
Restart your PC. If you see your custom boot screen, success. If you see a black screen or an "Error 0xc000000f", boot from your Windows installation DVD, go to Repair > Command Prompt, and copy the backup back: copy C:\boot_backup\bootres.dll C:\Windows\System32\ gfx boot customizer 1.0.0.6 21
Right-click GFXBootCustomizer.exe and select . The UI is dated—grey, utilitarian, with three tabs: Background , Animation , and Text . Is it perfect