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do you need to include a progress bar in a bootksin and if you can is it as simple as not adding it to the .ini file?
It depends on whether you're talking about Bootskin (Vista), or Bootskin XP. From what I understand, Bootskin (Vista) is really nothing more than a wallpaper. Bootkskin XP has a progress bar and depending on your background, a trough for the progress bar to move through, which makes the whole skinning process a difficult skill, but Bootskin Buddy helps.
BootskinBuddy is definately the thing if you want a 'trough' (outlined area) for the progressbar to run in, but you don't really need to have an outlined area. You can just set an area for the progress bar (x,y coordinates) and let it run without one. Is sometimes nice if the background has a nice blank area and an outline would detract from the image. At least IMHO...
I gather you are talking XP.....I have seen a number of people over the years submit their first boots without a progress bar..so yes, it does work...I would assume it was a simple as just leaving it out...as they were just learning to build them.....give it a go.....though if submitting, most people like the progress bar to confirm all loading ok...and can add a bit of artistry to them...
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