Many computer manufacturers include additional proprietary software on the laptops and desktop computers they produce. These software titles are intended to provide a greater value for consumers, though not all of the programs are well documented. One such software title is the "FancyStart Daemon" program that ASUS includes on its laptop computers.
FancyStart Daemon
FancyStart Daemon allows users to change the startup image that appears before Windows loads. This provides users with a way to customize their Windows experience without the need for additional third-party software or the technical knowledge that would be required to change the startup image manually. Users can select their own images or choose an image that ASUS supplied with the program, such as the default "ASUS" startup image that is already installed on the computer.
Using FancyStart Daemon
Launch the FancyStart Daemon from a shortcut in the "All Programs" section of the Windows Start menu. Once open, the program shows a preview of the currently installed start-up image and gives users the option to browse for other images to create an alternate start-up screen. When an image is selected, FancyStart Daemon automatically makes any resolution changes necessary to generate a start-up screen and changes the current screen to the one that the user has just created.
Removing the Program
If a user doesn't plan on using FancyStart Daemon he can uninstall it to free up a small amount of space on his hard drive. The standard Windows software removal interface can be used to uninstall the program; this option is found by opening the Control Panel from the Windows Start menu and clicking the "Uninstall a Program" link under the Programs heading in the Control Panel window. It may take a moment for FancyStart Daemon to appear in the program list; once it displays, click it and choose the "Uninstall" option near the top of the window.
Reinstalling the Program
If you have previously uninstalled FancyStart Daemon, it is possible to re-install the program using the restoration CDs or recovery partition that came with your ASUS computer. All ASUS software is located on a labeled CD or folder within the recovery partition; by launching the setup program for the ASUS software you will be given the option to change, install or remove ASUS components. Select FancyStart Daemon from the list of ASUS components within the program to begin the re-installation of the software.
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