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| Step | Action | Screenshot (textual) | |------|--------|----------------------| | | Grab W7LE_3.5.zip from the official project site (https://w7loaderextreme.com). Verify the SHA‑256 hash ( e3b7… ). | [download button] | | 2. Extract | Unzip to C:\W7LE . | C:\W7LE\setup.exe | | 3. Run the Installer | Right‑click setup.exe → Run as administrator . The wizard will ask: Create backup? (default Yes ) and Enable Mini‑Recovery? (choose No if you don’t need it). | Wizard steps 1‑4 | | 4. Choose a Splash | In the Visual tab, browse for a 1024×768 PNG/JPG or a 30‑second MP4. Click Preview to see how it will look. | Preview window | | 5. Service Delay List | In the Performance tab, tick services you rarely use (e.g., Fax , Remote Registry ). The tool will generate a services_to_delay.txt automatically. | List view | | 6. Apply & Reboot | Click Apply Changes . The program will write the new BCD entries, replace winload.exe , then prompt for a restart. | Confirmation dialog | | 7. Verify | After reboot, press F8 → Mini‑Recovery (if enabled). You should see the custom splash and a quicker boot meter. | Boot screen shot | Windows 7 loader extreme 3.5