From 13ad789394c324df4192c4b3147070088c89f1f1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shubhayu Sadhak Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:26:44 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Add FAQs about GRUB configuration in README Add FAQs for the default countdown timer text overlapping the theme and removing the default blue splash screen that flashes after GRUB on Debian/Kali --- README.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 02db2a4..4b29763 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -106,6 +106,12 @@ See instructions in the [ventoy directory](ventoy/). Save that file and update grub (step 4). If this did not work, try to replace `/usr/share/` with `/boot/` and repeat installation steps 2-4. +- Q: **_"Why is the default countdown timer text overlapping the theme?"_** +A: Force GRUB to use the menu style instead of the hidden/countdown style by setting `GRUB_TIMEOUT_STYLE="menu"` in `/etc/default/grub`. Proceed to update grub (see step 4 of the installation). + +- Q: **_"How can I remove the default blue splash screen that flashes after GRUB on Debian/Kali?"_** +A: Override the default background by adding `GRUB_BACKGROUND="/usr/share/backgrounds/transition.png"` (or your preferred image path) to `/etc/default/grub`. Proceed to update grub (see step 4 of the installation). + ## 💝 Thanks to - [Dooez](https://github.com/Dooez/ventoy-catppuccin)