Hackbgrt151

HackBGRT version 1.5.1 is an open-source UEFI application designed to replace the default Windows startup logo by modifying the Boot Graphics Resource Table (BGRT). As a legacy tool, it often requires Secure Boot to be disabled and involves modifying the EFI System Partition to inject custom BMP images. More details are available in the HackBGRT GitHub documentation HackBGRT - Windows boot logo changer for UEFI systems

Create or import your custom logo. It must be saved as a 24-bit BMP file named splash.bmp. hackbgrt151

1. Override that vendor logo with your own image.
2. Disable the logo entirely for a clean, text-only or custom framebuffer boot.
3. Fix issues where the logo persists incorrectly or causes graphical glitches when the kernel takes over the display.

5. Comparison with Alternatives

| Method | Persistence | Complexity | Risk | Customization Level | |-----------------------|-------------------|------------|-----------|------------------------------| | hackbgrt | Until firmware update | Medium | Medium | Full logo replacement | | Plymouth | After kernel loads | Low | None | Post-GRUB only | | UEFI firmware tool| Permanent (reflash) | High | High (brick) | Full but dangerous | | GRUB background | GRUB menu only | Very Low | None | Only GRUB stage | HackBGRT version 1

Final Verdict: HackBGRT151 – A Niche but Brilliant Tool

For the tinkerer, the themer, and the privacy-conscious (who dislike Microsoft branding), HackBGRT151 delivers what Microsoft refuses to allow: total control over the boot experience. While its days may be numbered on the latest Windows builds, it remains a masterpiece of UEFI reverse engineering. Use it wisely, back up your data, and enjoy a boot screen that’s truly yours. Override that vendor logo with your own image

To use version 1.5.1, the contents are typically extracted from a zip file, and the

Logo is Pixelated or Stretched

Fix:

1. Preparing a compatible image file (usually a BMP with specific resolution and color depth constraints, often 800x600 or similar).
2. Running the utility from a command prompt or shell.
3. The tool patches the BGRT table to reference the new image file.