XP: Disable XP Boot Logo

Contributor Icon Contributed by AMCDeathKnight Date Icon April 22, 2006  
Tag Icon Tagged: Windows

Many people do not like the boot logo covering up what’s happening during the XP boot process. This recipe will show how to turn off the boot logo during start up.


Disable XP Boot Logo

You can disable the XP splash screen; which will speed up the
overall boot process.

1. Click Start and then click Run; type in: msconfig

2. Click BOOT.INI from the top tabs.

3. Go down to Boot Options, and tick: /NOGUIBOOT

4. Click Apply then Ok to close msconfig.

5. You will need to restart your computer for it to take effect.

The splash screen will be gone. It can be re-enabled by unticking /NOGUIBOOT back in the msconfig.

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  • deyamag
    Thanks.
  • Matt Liston
    did not change boot time for me, running xp pro on a socket 939 system with a gig of ram and a fresh install with only utility programs installed
  • bojansavke
    i dont see BOOT.INI,there is :SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI
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