xp pro sp2 wont let me use bootskin

Published on April 15, 2005 By CDOB In Community

ever since I got service pack 2 boot skins wont work anyone know anything?

Comments

on Apr 15, 2005

You may need to reinstall bootskin. If that doesnt work try one of the skins that come with it (Bootskin boot) to see if it is with the skin.

CDOB

on Apr 16, 2005

I have reinstalled three different versions and I have tried many different skins .I had been using it for at least a year

jebland

on Apr 16, 2005

Microsoft lists Bootskin as one of the programs that won't work with SP2. I would suggest you contact Stardock support to see if there is any workaround.

PurrBall

on Apr 16, 2005

Microsoft lists Bootskin as one of the programs that won't work with SP2

It's working here on SP2.

Elesarr

on Apr 16, 2005

works for me as well with SP2 on WinXP Pro....

Archangel_Douglas

on Apr 16, 2005

youll need to reinstall bootskin.
i had it before SP2, and afterwards it didnt work (id get a split-second glimpse of the original boot screen before my custom one).
after i reinstalled it, it worked fine.

CDOB

on Apr 16, 2005

thank you all for taking the time to answer. I do appreciate it! What is happening is that when I reinstall it does boot up with bootskin then goes no further. when I restart windows I can only get windows going when I choose start windows with the last settings that worked, and that takes me back to the windows boot up screen.

Double Zero

on Apr 16, 2005

CDOB - Have you tried all 3 Bootskin programs offered for DL? It is said that sometimes one of them will work, but then sometimes none of them will work..

Also, one thing you might try is upgrading your BIOS, if bootskin worked with SP1 then a BIOS upgrade may do the trick. You can either get one from your MoBo's website or your BIOS manufacturer's site (if one is available at all)

However..
I strongly recommend that you get someone that is familiar with upgrading BIOS if you have never done it, or you do not feel comfortible doing it, a bad BIOS upgrade can ruin your entire day..

Those are my suggestions, hopefully something works for you,
Zero.

Elesarr

on Apr 17, 2005

CDOB - I am using Bootskin version 1.05a and it works with SP2 on my machine. Check your version number and try one of the others as Zero has suggested.

Raymond

CDOB

on Apr 17, 2005

One thing is for sure after using bootskin you cant go back

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