Obtain the latest version of HackBGRT (1.5.1 or newer).
✅ You run Linux on UEFI hardware. ✅ You’re comfortable with the command line and backing up EFI variables. ✅ You’ve already disabled Secure Boot for other reasons (e.g., Nvidia drivers).
: The tool may open a configuration text file; you can usually save and close this unless you need advanced positioning settings. Important Safety & Risks
HackBGRT , not on computers running in Legacy/CSM mode. To check your system: Hackbgrt-1.5.1
Resolution mismatch. Confirm your BMP resolution is exactly your screen’s native resolution. Some laptops report a different GOP (Graphics Output Protocol) resolution. Try forcing UIScale=2 or enabling ForceBGRT=True in your UEFI section.
Modifying the boot sequence carries inherent risks. Some users have reported being unable to boot into Windows after a failed configuration.
Enables the use of a user-defined image (24-bit BMP) to replace the default Windows logo. Obtain the latest version of HackBGRT (1
Further reading
: Resolved a specific exception error that occurred when users tried to reboot directly into their UEFI firmware settings from the tool.
Permanently erasing or rewriting this logo inside the motherboard's native SPI flash ROM chip is exceptionally difficult and carries a high risk of hard-bricking your computer. HackBGRT bypasses this danger entirely by acting as a lightweight, intermediate UEFI application. ✅ You’ve already disabled Secure Boot for other
The installer will launch Notepad to configure settings. You can now use relative paths for your images.
: The tool does not work on older BIOS/Legacy systems. You can verify this by checking System Information ( msinfo32 ) for "BIOS Mode: UEFI".