Ugly Big Sur Start Up Screen, How to Change???

Hi,


Hoping someone has an idea of how to change the awful start up screen with the latest version of Big Sur?


In the past it seems like you could change it, or it was not so offensive that I noticed. Perhaps a landscape, etc.


Now it's that splash of balloon ball colors that hits me like battery acid every time I turn on my computer. I notice that I have an instant negative reaction and want to sign in as fast as possible, so I don't have to look at a largely red and orange screen first thing in the morning.


Once past the initial screen, I know how to change that, but it is the first screen when you turn the computer on.


Anyone have a fix that does not require a degree in software programming? :)


Thanks!

Posted on Apr 1, 2021 8:30 AM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2021 9:32 AM

if you are the sole user (not even a guest account) AND file vault is turned off you can go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Options and set "Display login window as" to "List of users" then the login screen matches your desktop background.


if you are using file vault or have multiple users, the above will not work. if that's your situation, you will need to wait for apple to address this. it may be worth your time to send feedback directly to apple. Feedback - macOS - Apple.


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Apr 1, 2021 9:32 AM in response to G4RAY

if you are the sole user (not even a guest account) AND file vault is turned off you can go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Options and set "Display login window as" to "List of users" then the login screen matches your desktop background.


if you are using file vault or have multiple users, the above will not work. if that's your situation, you will need to wait for apple to address this. it may be worth your time to send feedback directly to apple. Feedback - macOS - Apple.


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