#CUSTOM BOOT SCREEN HOW TO#

Remember to deselect the option Show task sequence progress in the task sequence deployment to avoid having the task sequence UI show up on top of the window. This time I bring animated boot screens HOW TO USE: Rename your current arm9loaderhax.bin payload to arm9payload.bin and drop my arm9loaderhax.bin on the SD card root. You can test the splash screen before deploying it simply by running the Show-OSUpgradeBackground.ps1 script.

#CUSTOM BOOT SCREEN UPGRADE#

The dispatcher timer will cycle through each of the these every 10 seconds (or whatever value you set) ending with a final sentence вЂњWindows 10 Upgrade in ProgressвЂќ which will stay on the screen until the computer is restarted into the next phase of the upgrade. The text displayed in the screen can be defined by placing short sentences in the $TextArray variable. IвЂ™ve used the excellent MahApps toolkit to create the progress ring.

#CUSTOM BOOT SCREEN UPDATE#

It will hide the task bar, hide the mouse cursor and display a full screen window in the Windows 10 update style. The Create-FullScreenBackground.ps1 does the main work of displaying the splash screen. The Show-OSUpgradeBackground.ps1 determines your active screens, creates a runspace for each that calls PowerShell.exe and runs the Create-FullScreenBackground.ps1 for each screen. The I nvoke-PSScriptAsUser.ps1 simple calls the Show-OSUpgradeBackground.ps1 and runs it in the context of the currently logged-on user so that the splash screen will be visible to the user (task sequences run in SYSTEM context so this is necessary). Once the splash screen has been displayed, the task sequence will move on to the next step вЂ“ the screen will not block the task sequence. Then add a Run PowerShell Script step in the beginning of your in-place upgrade task sequence that looks like the following (reference the package you created): Create a standard package in ConfigMgr containing the files (no program needed) and distribute.

#CUSTOM BOOT SCREEN DOWNLOAD#

To use the splash screen, download all the files in my GitHub repository hereВ (including the bin directory). If you wish to block user interaction completely, you might consider a more hardcore approach like this or this. If the computer is locked, it will display the splash screen again when unlocked. The intention is simply to discourage the user from using the computer during the online phase. Make sure your file is free from corruption and accessible to the Pi.The splash screen is not completely foolproof in that it is still possible to use certain key combinations, like ctrl-alt-del and alt-tab etc, but the mouse cursor is hidden and mouse buttons will do nothing. The file specifications must match the official RetroPie requirements listed here. Make sure the video is set under the default menu. Sometimes youвЂ™ll find your custom video wonвЂ™t play during the load screen. Make sure the file youвЂ™ve chosen is working properly and meets the file specifications outlined above. Make sure the RetroPie is set to use a splash screen.ДЄnother common cause for no display is file corruption. This can be caused by several factors, the most common being a simple setting under the splash screens menu. If the wrong file is still displaying, there may be a problem with the custom splash screen file youвЂ™re chosen. If the issue continues, double check the splash screen settings and make sure the screen you want is still set. Be sure to use the shutdown option from the menu. If the option you set isnвЂ™t displaying properly, tackle the easiest step first and try to reboot your RetroPie. This list covers the most common splash screen issues. Is something not working right? DonвЂ™t worry, weвЂ™re here for you. Trying to update your Pi with custom content can sometimes be an intimidating process.

#CUSTOM BOOT SCREEN MP4#

The mp4 file format is officially suggested by the developers for this task. That being said, the recommended file type for RetroPie splash screens is mp4. The need for common codecs is sometimes lost. File Type/FormatДЇinding a compatible video format is often a tricky process. YouвЂ™ll need to use a file size that easily fits within your storage capacity. File SizeД«e sure your video file isnвЂ™t too large. Newer models come with a faster load time, making 5 - 10 second video clips ideal. If your using an older Raspberry Pi 1, the recommended length is 20 - 40 seconds. For optimal results, be sure to use a video file that meets the following criteria. However, the video files must meet certain requirements. The process for installation is the same, files need to be placed into this location with a unique folder: /home/pi/RetroPie/splashscreens/ Setting a custom video is almost as easy as setting a still image. Custom videos are one of the coolest ways to add some flair to your Raspberry Pi project.

Custom boot screen