Steps to Disable the Splash Screen in Opera GX Browser

Opera GX stands out as the favored browser among gamers; however, numerous users prefer to disable the introductory splash screen. While the accompanying animation and sound effects are entertaining, they can take up to two seconds of your time each time you launch the browser. Let’s explore how to eliminate this feature.

How to Disable the Splash Screen in Opera GX

1. Turning Off the Splash Screen via Opera GX Settings

1. Launch Opera GX, then press Alt + P to access Settings, or you can navigate through the menu button to find it.
2. In the search bar at the top left, enter “splash”and toggle off the Splash screen on startup option found on the right side.
   

   

3. Afterward, restart your browser, and you should no longer see the Opera GX splash screen upon starting it up.

Past versions of Opera GX experienced issues with disabling the startup splash screen. However, by updating the browser to its latest version, these problems should be resolved.

2. Rename or Eliminate the Splash Screen File

1. Open Opera GX, and type or paste Opera:about into the address bar, then hit Enter.
2. Make a note of the Opera GX installation path.
   

   

3. Press Win + E to launch File Explorer, and navigate to the installation directory.
4. From there, select the latest version folder of your browser.
   

   

5. Locate the file named opera_gx_splash.exe, and either rename it, delete it, or move it to a different location on your computer.
   

   

While removing or renaming the splash screen executable might seem extreme, it effectively achieves the goal. Ideally, you should be able to turn off the splash screen directly through the browser settings without complication.

This method allows you to easily re-enable the splash screen whenever you wish.

For those unaware, Opera GX recently underwent a significant update, introducing various new customization options.

That’s all there is to it! By following the steps outlined above, you can successfully remove the splash screen from Opera GX. Should you continue to experience any issues, feel free to leave a comment below.

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