Eliminate both logo screen and Welcome screen at first boot?

When I start my computer, I get the usual fast-flash things that happen during BIOS startup, and then I get (1) the screen with just the Windows 10 logo and a spinner on it, and that is followed by (2) a screen that shows my User Name and the word Welcome, and then I see my desktop. I don't have to hit any keys.

I searched the tutorials for a way to eliminate the (1) and (2) screens, but couldn't find what I was looking for. Of course, it's entirely possible that my answer is there and I missed it. If so, please direct me to the appropriate page.

I know the startup loading has to take place, but I don't think the (1) and (2) screens are necessary during that loading.

This is an entirely unimportant issue in the grander scheme of Windows 10 things. I'm just curious about whether this elimination of (1) and (2) can be done.

Dan

In lieu of a solution can only offer the information that nearly all Operating Systems show some type of brand name after the BIOS has finished loading and they start loading, some are simple like Linux Mint that shows only its logo, nothing like the spinning dots of Windows. Might be able to change the login background, some on forums have done it.

Hey, Berton,

Thanks for commenting.
Re: your "Might be able to change the login background, some on forums have done it."
I've done it, too. Plain, single-colour background.

I know I can kill the spinners as well, but I tried that and it doesn't reduce the number of seconds (not many, to be sure) that the logo screen and the Welcome screen require.

Hi Dan,


Check this tutorial. I haven't tried it yet, I'm not ready to restart.

I believe you can also set the Startup delay on the boot tab using a GUI instead of a reg tweak. I have mine set to 1 sec.





I don't know if this will also hide the rotating dots, please let us know if you choose to test the tutorial.

How do I disable the Windows loading splash screen?



Look what I found in WinAero Tweaker.




Winaero - At the edge of tweaking


I'm not certain you should disable text messages, I have mine set to verbose for more details. I'm going to tryout ditching the logo & spinning dots though.

Thanks, you guys, for your time and your research.

Checked the tutorial, which happened to be the same solution (in msconfig > boot) you (W10 T) posted the screenshot of. I already had No GUI and 3 secs set.

I think your "No. They cannot be disabled/skipped/bypassed. " is right, dacrone, but I'll wait now to see what W10 finds out from his Winaero Tweaker. I'm skeptical. I think he'll just get the same pages without the logo and without the spinner. I think we just have to live with those two screens.

There are worse fates. Like a pandemic, for instance.

Thanks again.

Dan

LOL, I would be surprised if the WinAero tweaks are anything more than removing the Windows logo and spinning bits.

Were you hoping to replace the entire background with a palette colour of your preference?

I have to start on making dinner but might be back to test the WinAero solution and look around a bit more.

WinAero Tweaker is loaded with useful tweaks and one of the many great features is that Sergey will often show how the tweaks function in Windows, that makes using it educational.

I prefer to manually tweak the registry settings but admit, sometimes I might cheat and use WinAero Tweaker.

Here's another option to create your own splash screen.

WARNING!

Do not attempt attempt using this procedure on a Legacy bios type PC, your device could become unbootable as per Paul Black's post #12.

HackBGRT tutorial for UEFI

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Bree said:

Metabolix, the author of HackBGRT used in that video, has posted about it here on TF, but I hadn't spotted that until now...

Custom Boot Logo Windows 10 UEFI Boot Method? (Non-Legacy)

Edit: and it works as described...

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To see this post in context, see post #27 here.

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Change Windows boot logo for Legacy bios


Caveat, I haven't tested either of the above two solutions, use at you own risk.



Please create a restore point and an OS image using Macrium Reflect Free or similar app before preceding.


Thanks to Paul for the warning.

Thanks very much, WT, but I'm really only interested in doing entirely away with those screens, not in changing what they show. Changing the background, simplifying the image, un-showing the logo, and un-showing the spinner all together would leave us with the two screens still, just looking different from before. You're well aware that setting autologin on does away with the screen that asks for your PIN or p/w. That screen just doesn't show up at all, which is what I was seeking for the logo screen and the Welcome screen. Ah, well. Such is life. "Grin and bear it," as the papa grizzly said to the pregnant mama grizzly.