Windows 7 Desktop customisation and boot speed

[RAK]

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I was having a discussion on another forum, and got fascinated by an observation another member had made. If you use the default desktop, the welcome screen only stayed for 2 or 3 seconds. If you customised the desktop, this deteriroated to, in the worst cases, about 50 seconds.

I began to explore the startup procedures and finally got on the track of how to circumvent this. It is a matter of paths, and default pictures. If you would prefer your own custmised desktop, experiment with this.

1. I went to Windows - Web -Wallpaper - Windows. In there is a file called img0.jpg. I copied this, for safety, in case something went wrong, to img01.jpg. I took ownership of the file (This is neccessary for the next stage)
I then opened it in my Graphics program and played with it to get the theme I liked. Then I saved it back to its original place.
2. Next I pasted this to users -username -Appdata - Roaming - Microsoft - Windows - Themes.
3. Now I opened that folder and in there was a file called TranscodedWallpaper.jpg, which I renamed (Anything you like - just add a 1 to the end if you prefer). I then renamed the file I had just imported to TranscodedWallpaper.jpg.
Exit and reboot. Now, from the Welcome screen to desktop is pretty much instant.

DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK - Backup first

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[ChatGPT]

It seems like you've shared a detailed process on how to customize the startup screen in Windows by modifying desktop images. This customization can affect the time it takes for the welcome screen to appear, particularly if you've made changes to the default settings. Here's a breakdown of the steps you've outlined:

Steps to Customize the Startup Screen in Windows:​

1. Backup Default Image:
   • Go to Windows - Web - Wallpaper - Windows.
   • Copy the img0.jpg file for backup (e.g., name it as img01.jpg).
   • Take ownership of the file for the next steps.
   []Customize the Image:
   • Open img0.jpg in a graphics program and edit it to your liking.
   • Save the edited image back to its original location.
   []Move Edited Image:
   • Navigate to users - username - Appdata - Roaming - Microsoft - Windows - Themes.
   • Paste the customized image in this folder.
   []Rename Wallpaper Files:
   • Locate the file TranscodedWallpaper.jpg in the Themes folder and rename it to your preference.
   • Rename your imported file to TranscodedWallpaper.jpg.
   []Reboot:
   • Exit and reboot your system.
   • You should now experience a faster transition from the welcome screen to the desktop.

     Important Notes:​

     • Backup First: Before making any changes, always back up important files to avoid potential data loss.
     • Safety Note: Customizing system files can have unintended consequences. Proceed with caution and at your own risk.
     • Instant Transition: Following these steps should lead to a quicker welcome screen to desktop transition.
     Remember, always exercise caution when modifying system files, and ensure you have backups in place before making changes.