I realize this isn't tech support but I'm not terribly experienced with computers and I'm not sure how to accomplish what it is I want to.
I'm starting a new build that is going to be a "Weyland-Yutani" themed computer from the Aliens movie. On startup, I would like the computer to boot and run through (nonsensical) lines of code and such, before having the Weyland-Yutani logo (with the computer voice saying "Weyland-Yutani, building better worlds) pop into view.
I don't know how to accomplish this. It is going to be a gaming rig so I'd like to run Windows on it, but on the other hand I feel like the only way to accomplish that level of customization would be to install Linux.
>tl;dr
I want a custom boot-up sequence that won't have the Windows logo anywhere in it. Is it possible to somehow customize Windows boot-up screens or does it literally have to be Linux?
You can make a simple text file and give it the extension ".bat" to make it an executable batch file. A shortcut to that in your Startup folder (in the Start menu) will make it open on startup. The contents of the file will run inside of a terminal window. Using the "echo" command you can make the terminal print out whatever text you want, including an ASCII version of the Weyland-Yutani logo. It can also call a sound file to play at the same time.
To hide the Windows logo and what not, go to Start -> Run -> and type "msconfig." There's a checkbox somewhere in there for taking away the graphical stuff during the Windows bootup.
>>54725966
Alright, thanks. But is there no way to open an actual graphic like pic related?
>>54726023
There is, but that's an answer you should be able to find straight from Google. I only explained the other stuff because it was more involved than a one-step task.
>>54725966
Basically I don't just want the nonsensical code and stuff, I want to make it look like a startup sequence of some fictional "Weyland-Yutani" OS.
It doesn't bother me if it's really difficult. I'm not starting the build until next year so I've got time to work through any and all problems in this process.
>>54726050
Alright thank you. I tried googling this stuff earlier but I mostly got shit telling me how to customize the background graphic of my Windows login screen and shit and that's not really what I wanted. I'll do some more research.
