Backing-up Before installing the new splash screens it is recommended to backup the old splash screens of the original configuration. First, go to your route directory on drive C:\ (Or whatever drive you've installed Windows) now copy or cut the file named 'logo.sys' * into any other folder which will be your splash screens back up folder. Do the same procedure to the two files named 'logos.sys'& 'logow.sys' ** that would be inside your Windows directory (Or whatever drive you've installed Windows) i.e. C:\Windows. *If you'll click on one of the splash screens names on this page, you'll be able to save the original file from your computer as a downloaded file, into anywhere you want on your computer. **If you can't see the above files try to change your viewing configuration by opening any window, go to: View > Folder Options > View> Hidden Files > Show all files. Installing the Startup screen: To install this splash screens, unzip the file 'logo.sys' and copy it to your route directory on drive C:\ (Or whatever drive you've installed Windows) if you're prompted by the 'Confirm file replace' dialog box do one of the followings: 1. If you haven't backed up your original splash screen check the NO option in the dialog box and back-up your 'logo.sys' file. 2. If you backed up your 'logo.sys' file, check the YES option in the dialog box. Next time you'll restart your computer it will start with the new splash screen. Installing 'Wait for shut down' screen: Make a copy of the unzipped file 'logo.sys' and rename it to: 'logow.sys', copy this file into your Windows directory. if you're prompted by the 'Confirm file replace' dialog box, do one of the followings: 1. If you haven't backed up your original splash screen check the NO option in the dialog box and back-up your 'logow.sys' file. 2. If you've backed up your 'logow.sys' file, check the YES option in the dialog box. Next time you'll log out, your computer will show the new splash screen. Installing 'It is safe to shut down your computer' screen: Make a copy of the unzipped file 'logo.sys' and rename it to: 'logos.sys', copy this file into your Windows directory. if you're prompted by the 'Confirm file replace' dialog box, do one of the followings: 1. If you haven't backed up your original splash screen check the NO option in the dialog box and back-up your 'logos.sys' file. 2. If you've backed up your 'logos.sys' file, check the YES option in the dialog box. Next time you'll log out, your computer will show the new splash screen. If you forgot to back up your original splash screens you can download them from : Easy Desk Software. Very serious stuff END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT NIR FISHMAN DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL NIR FISHMAN BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF NIR FISHMAN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, NIR FISHMAN SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DATA STORED OR PROCESSED WITH THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF RECOVERING SUCH DATA. AS A RESULT, THIS MATERIAL AND DOCUMENTATION ARE LICENSED ‘AS IS’ AND YOU, THE LICENSEE, ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE. THE MATERIAL IS FREE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY, FOR ANY OTHER KIND OF USE OR DISTRIBUTION IN ANY KNOWN WAY, PLEASE CONTACT NIR FISHMAN AT: nirandmarilia@yahoo.com Copyright and Distribution for private users only: This Material is freeware, which means that you can use it totally free of charge and that you may give a copy to anyone you want. However, you are not allowed to change the distributed material or its documentation in any way.The material you have obtained from Nir Fishman and or the photolife site,should always include the readme.txt and should always be the only files in their folder or archive when distributed. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Nir Fishman. The material described in this document is furnished under this license agreement. USE OF THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND SUBJECTS YOU TO ITS CONTENTS. Copyright and Trademark Acknowledgments Nir Fishman, the contents of this file, the Photolife and the Nir logo are trademarks of Nir Fishman. Adobe, Photoshop 4 and Photoshop 5 are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. ______________________________________________________________________ Well, apart from the legal stuff, HAVE FUN and let me know what you think of the splash screens. Nir Fishman E-mail address: nirandmarilia@yahoo.com