win 8.1 start screen

Discussion in 'Software' started by old_ireland, Jan 29, 2015.

  1. old_ireland

    old_ireland Private E-2

    this might sound funny . is there a app or program that will allow me to use a nuc explosion , you tube video for my start screen ( it must stop at the end of the video , i don't want it to lope .
    i found one one line , what i want to do is replace the standard screen shoot ; with the video and want it to stop at end of the video )
    hp envy - 17 inch - intel I7 - geforce 270 m with 2 gig card - 16 gig ram ( l/top )
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    No sadly video start screens are not supported.
     
  3. old_ireland

    old_ireland Private E-2

    thanks so much had a feeling i couldn't do it ; be a cool program for someone to come up with :(
     
  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Did a bit more searching as I remembered Windows did have animated screens (desktop) but IIRC it was in Vista but the feedback was poor, so it was removed from Win7+ but have a look through this lot for info HERE they are mostly 3rd party additions/hacks but the mileage you will get will be different with various ones used, I would add this warning that some applications may not be all they are cracked up to be and contain malware, so be careful.

    As I mentioned this is not now native to Windows.

    Personally it would detract from daily usage but each to own.
     
    Last edited: Feb 2, 2015
  5. old_ireland

    old_ireland Private E-2

    thanks again . i have done some looking myself - and am sticking to standard screen . was a neat idea but i don't want the risk .
    again tks for the heads up
     
  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    No probs and I remembered what the Windows built in things was in Vista, DreamScene
     
  7. old_ireland

    old_ireland Private E-2

    i remember when Longhorn came out ( aka Vista ) . my cousin wanted me to load it . glad i didn't

    again tks n have a geeky weekend
     
  8. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Its a pity for that anti-trust thing as Longhorn was going to be awsome, pity it turned into Vista, still have the early Longhorn ISO in my collection of Windows versions.

    You too on weekend
     
  9. old_ireland

    old_ireland Private E-2

    your correct ! . what a wasted effort that turned into vista ; lets hope win 10 doesn't take that nasty road
     

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