Problem Installing Bootskin

September 14, 2004 2:58 PM from

I have a problem installing bootskins that come as a zip file that contains two bitmaps and a .ini file. I read that you had to doubleclick the file when the stardock bootskin program is installed but that doesn't work. hope someone can help me.

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Reply #1 September 14, 2004 3:58 PM from

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If the file is a .zip file , you need to rename it... example myboot.zip, should be renamed myboot.bootskin then you can double-click to install.

Reply #2 September 14, 2004 6:50 PM from

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When I try to rename I get a file thats called myboot.bootskin but its still a zip file and still can't be opened with the program...

Reply #3 September 14, 2004 6:51 PM from

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I also tried using Open With and then Bootskin but it doesn't work

Reply #4 September 14, 2004 8:51 PM from

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Can you explain what you mean by "it's still a zip file" after you rename the file?

Reply #5 September 14, 2004 10:53 PM from

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I renamed and then I go to properties and it's called myboot.bootskin but it says WinZip File and the program doesn't recognize it as a Bootskin file.

Reply #6 September 14, 2004 10:59 PM from

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Go into 'Folder Options' and un-check "Hide known extensions". Now rename it with the Bootskin Extension.

Reply #7 September 14, 2004 11:00 PM from

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And you've tried Open With, and that didn't work. ....... have you tried reinstalling the BootSkin program?

Reply #8 September 14, 2004 11:03 PM from

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Gary to the rescue!

If yrag can't get you working, nobody can

Reply #9 September 14, 2004 11:05 PM from

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You had me laughing so hard with your response on the 'General Board', I had to look this one up...

Reply #10 September 14, 2004 11:17 PM from

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You have strange sense of humor my friend.

Reply #11 September 14, 2004 11:20 PM from

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...ain't that the truth.....

Reply #12 September 15, 2004 12:03 AM from

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That worked thanks a lot.

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