Warning: Editing the system registry can render your computer un-usable if the wrong settings are applied. Back up your system registry before attempting any modification below. Micro Computer Service assumes no responsibility for the results of any modification below that you attempt.  Enter the system registry at your own risk.

These tweaks are a collection obtained over the years from our own needs and discoveries, the Internet, books, magazines or other sources - MCS does not assume full credit for anything below.

Change the following key, or add it

System Key: [HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions]
Value Name: NoSplash
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: (0 = default - splash enabled, 1 = disable splash)