Problem with bootskin?

from WinCustomize Forums
im using XP and everytime i try to use bootskin, my windows does not start up correctly and i had to choose "start with last working configuration" or something.

so, anyone knows whats my problem and how to fix it?
bootskin
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Some drivers and bios makers "break the rules" which can cause BootSkin to not work correctly. If you experience that, you can remove BootSkin by deleting \windows\system32\drivers\vidstub.sys. And then try one these alternative versions.

Alternate version 1  and Alternate version 2
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
does there happen to be a list of bios makers that bootskin does not work with so i can stop pounding my computer for giving me the same problem? i have tried all 3 versions, the .bootskin files load fine into the bootskin program and they preview well but unfortunatly i cannot get any to work. i have tried all included skins and downloaded several that i like but to no avail. i would like to be able to use the cool startup screens.

here is my system information with a few additions/subtractions mostly from DXdiag tool =)

Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 etc
System Manufacturer: GBT___
System Model: NVDAACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Mainboard: Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 332MB used, 3606MB available
Card name: RADEON X800 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: RADEON X800 XL (0x554D)
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)

and the usual hard drive, DVD, CD, and multiple usb sattelites that stay unplugged unless i need them


any information that can be provided would be very helpful thanks

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