How to Change Windows Boot Logo Easily?
Hello Friends!
Do you want to change the default Windows boot logo that shows when your computer starts? In this blog, I will show you easy ways to replace it with your own custom picture or logo.
We will look at a safe method using HackBGRT tool. Follow step by step, and you can give your PC a new personal style.
In this blog, I will show you step by step with photos how to change the Windows boot logo. You don’t need to worry or feel scared. Just follow the steps exactly as I show in the pictures, and you will be able to do it easily.
Now you need to download a tool. I have given its link below. Just click the link and download the tool easily on your drive.
📥 Download Tool
Now I want to give you some information about this tool, so that you can understand how this tool actually works.
1. What is HackBGRT?
HackBGRT is a small tool for Windows (UEFI systems) that helps you change the default Windows boot logo to your own custom image.
2. Why was HackBGRT made?
Windows does not give any option to change the boot logo. HackBGRT was made so that users can easily customize the startup logo without touching or modifying the BIOS.
3. When do we use HackBGRT?
To put your own photo or logo instead of the Windows logo.
To show a company or brand logo on office computers.
To give your PC a personal touch.
When you want to avoid risky BIOS editing but still want a custom boot screen.
4. How does HackBGRT work in the backend and how does it add the boot logo in the EFI System Partition?
1. UEFI Partition (EFI System Partition - ESP)
Windows boot files are stored inside the EFI System Partition (ESP).
This partition has boot loaders like bootx64.efi.
2. HackBGRT Installation
When you install HackBGRT, it replaces the original Windows Boot Manager file with its own patched version.
The original file is safely backed up for restore.
3. Custom Logo Injection
HackBGRT adds its own small code in the EFI partition.
This code tells the system to load your custom BMP image (stored in ESP) during startup instead of the default Windows logo.
4. Boot Flow
BIOS/UEFI → ESP Partition → HackBGRT boot manager → Shows your logo → Continues normal Windows boot.
5. Safety
Since HackBGRT only modifies files inside the EFI partition and does not flash BIOS, it is safer than full BIOS mods.
5. Requirements for HackBGRT
1. UEFI System – Your computer must support UEFI (not Legacy BIOS).
2. Windows Version – Windows 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit).
3. Disable Secure Boot – Secure Boot must be turned off from BIOS/UEFI settings.
4. Administrator Access – You need admin rights to run the tool.
5. Custom Image – A .BMP format image (24-bit) in your screen resolution (example: 1920x1080).
Optional
6. Backup – Always keep a backup of your important files and system.
6. Is HackBGRT a virus? If not, then why does it ask me to disable Secure Boot
No, HackBGRT is not a virus.
It is an open-source tool available on GitHub, and many users have tested it. Its only job is to replace the Windows boot logo.
7. Why Secure Boot must be disabled?
Secure Boot is a security feature in UEFI. It only allows Microsoft-signed boot files to run.
HackBGRT makes changes to the boot manager in the EFI partition, but since these files are not digitally signed by Microsoft, Secure Boot will block them.
I think by now you have understood all the information. So, let’s move ahead to the practical part now.
STEP-1
Now, go to the link given above and download the HackBGRT tool. After downloading, simply extract the file to a folder.
STEP-2
Before that, press Win + R and type msinfo32. Here you can check if your system is running on UEFI.
This process will only work if your system is UEFI, not Legacy BIOS
In the image I have highlighted the portion. If it shows the same on your system, then no problem — you can perform the practical.
But if it shows Legacy or BIOS, then do not perform this practical.
STEP-2.
STEP'S : Turn Off Secure Boot
1. Restart your computer and go into BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing F2, F10, or DEL during startup).
2. Go to the Boot or Security tab.
3. Find the option Secure Boot.
4. Change the setting to Disabled.
5. Save the changes and restart your computer.
If this step is done correctly, then you will not face any problem in the next steps.
STEP-3.
WIN + R = mspaint
Now, click on the part that I have highlighted. After that, follow the same step shown in the second image.
After making these changes and clicking OK, the canvas size in MS Paint will change immediately.
Now we will fill the canvas with black color.
First, select the black color from the color options.
Then simply double-click anywhere on the canvas corner, and the whole canvas will turn black.
After that, we will import our image onto this black canvas.
After going to this option, we need to select our logo or image — whichever we want to use on the canvas.
Now the image is on the canvas, but it is not in the proper size.
We need to resize it using the same process:
1. Set Horizontal = 400 and Vertical = 400.
2. Before entering the numbers, uncheck the middle link/lock option.
3. Enter the numbers, then click the link/lock again and press OK.
This will resize the image to the proper logo size.
Now, place the logo properly in the center as you like.
After that, save as the entire canvas as a BMP Picture with the name splash.
Save the image in a place where you know its path or location, so you can easily find where you stored the image.
You must name the file splash.bmp, because later in HackBGRT setup, it will look for a file named splash.bmp.
After saving, copy this image and paste it into the HackBGRT folder.
When a pop-up appears saying “Splash Image Replacement”, click Replace to replace the existing image with your new one.
You will find this setup inside the HackBGRT folder.
After that, click on the setup, but run it as Administrator.
1. Press I when prompted.
2. MS Paint will open automatically — just close it.
3. After closing, you will see the process running in the terminal.
4. When it says “Press any key to quit”, just press any key — no problem.
5. Finally, restart your system.
Congratulations!
You have successfully changed your Windows boot logo using HackBGRT.
Now every time your computer starts, you will see your custom logo instead of the default Windows logo.
1. How to Restore Default Windows Boot Logo
If you want to go back to the default Windows boot logo, follow these steps:
1. Open the HackBGRT folder.
2. Run the setup as Administrator.
3. Choose the Restore option (R).
4. Follow the prompts, and HackBGRT will replace your custom logo with the original Windows logo.
5. Restart your system to apply the changes.
I hope you enjoyed it! See you in the next blog on a new step toward success. Until then, take care of yourself.
Thank you for reading!
— Writer Kishan
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