I'm creating a program to make it much easyer to write "RunOnceEx.cmd".
Vote on the poll and give me your opinion

Upcoming Version: v2.6.1.0 RC4
Changes in this upcoming version:
* The database updates will be back in the next version.
* Set a preference on when to update the program (Choises will be: Manual, on program exit)
* More programs already added to the database
* Updated helpfile to include more difficult programs
* [possibly] Support for XMLInst by PryGuy ( Votes: Yes 0 | No 0 to vote, please send me a PM)

Current Version: v2.6.1.0 RC3
To download, right here
* To install it complety silent, run it with "/verysilent /accept". The accept portion indicates that you agree with both the licenses. If you want a copy of these licenses, please send me a PM.
* Update is now partially working again. Only the program is updatable for now.

Programs Currently in database
7Zip
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Acdsee 6.03
Acrobat Reader 6.0
Ad Muncher
Ad-Aware Pro
Alcohol 120%
AM-DeadLink v2.00
AOL Instant Messenger
AVG Anti Virus Program
BitTornado 0.3.7
Boot XP
Cisco VPN Client
Command Prompt Explorer Bar 1.1
Connectix Virtual PC
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ConTEXT 0.97
Corel Photo Album
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Easy CD Creater 5.0
Easy CD Creater 6.0
Emule 0.42
FastFolders v3.0.0
FileZilla v2.2.7b
Fireburner 2.2.1
FireFox 9.3 Browser
F-Prot AntiVirus
FreshUI 6.80
GetDiz 3.0
GetRight
Google Toolbar
Google Toolbar (without advanced features)
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ieSpell - A Spell Checker for Internet Explorer
iISystem Wiper v2.3
Incredimail XE
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Kazaa Lite K++ 2.43
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MagicTweak
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Messenger Plus 2.54
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Microsoft .Net 1.1
Microsoft Money 2004
Microsoft Office 2003 Professional
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MRU-Blaster v1.5
MSFN Toolbar Icon
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Netscape 7.02
Norton Ghost
Norton Systemworks 2003
O&O Professional Defrag 6
Paint Shop Pro X
Partition Magic 8.0
PC Cillin
PC Wizard 2004 v1.632
Pdf Creator
Perfect Disk 6
Pop Up Cop
PowerDesk 5 Pro
PowerDesk 5.0
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QCD Player
Quick Par
QuickTime Alternative
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RealPlayer One v2
RealVNC 3.3.7
Registry Tweaks
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SiSoft Sandra Pro MAX3
skype .95 beta
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SpyBot Search & Destroy
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TuneUp Utilities (Extracted)
Tweaknow PowerPack
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TweakXP Pro 2.0
VideoLAN 0.7.2
Visual CD v 1.8
WinAmp 5.1
Windows MediaPlayer 9
Windows XP Support Tools
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I'm the second voice (1st after yours). Come on!

i voted yes too!

i dont use runoce.. but it would be good for other ppl
i use xplode.. which is kinda similar but not really

Well, i don't understand anything of XPLode, so that's why i had the idea to create this small (about 200kb in size as for now, but loading still not functional) program

hmm...so you left RunOnceEX...you're moving fast

lol .. indeed xplode has a nicer/more customizable GUI lol

You don't really need a gui to do it at all. I have a cmd script that just parses the directories looking for a file, which has the title, and commands. Which ends up building my script. This keeps all my commands localized to a folder, so if I want to remove the program, I just move the folder, or the cmd file I parse. it's pretty simple.

here it is, the first official screenshot (more info to come)

Looks nice indeed

sleppnmojo: care to share that cmd file of yours?

Looks simple. Go ahead. I'm lazy enough, so I need a proggy to create it for me.

i'll post it when I get back from work. Should I just create a new topic, or reply to this?

Hi all,

Where can i find this pretty tool ??

Under construction. I hope it's coming soon. Keep visiting, like me.

you can't at the moment, i'm stil developing it, but i'm wrapping it up right now. i'm working on the loading of existing RunOnceEx.cmd files. it's almost finished

Good news. Is it a matter of few days?

yes, it is. i'm having some small troubles with the recognition of a few special lines.
Also, i'm already planning a new version. The new version wil contain a database of known programs, and is self-extendable (you can add your own programs), it also is updateable via the net.

good news !
take us inform so we test this app' and thanx for u reply

In response to gresh

I pulled this from my script that makes my cd image. I didn't test it. It should be run on the same level as $OEM$. It will parse through $OEM$\$1\INSTALL, going 1 directory deep, looking for cmd.install.

A sample cmd.install in $OEM$\$1\INSTALL\winamp\cmd.install

First line is title, a space represents an empty line, which won't show anything in the menu on runonceex, all following lines are commands, except those starting with ;

And before anyone asks why do I have a SET_INSTALL procedure in my runonceex.cmd; Its because thats how I originally had it, till I decided to parse the directories. If I had to rewrite this, I would probably integrate it all together.

::added ECHO OFF for people who can't get it to work properly

I'm releasing a first beta version of this program.

To download. follow this link: Click this link

To add multiple commands under 1 program name, just leave the field Program Name blank.
Deleteing or editing of commands is not jet supported
Loading is only supported by 2 lines (no commands yet)
Saving is fully supported
A website is being created for this

very nice and when it gets the edit function it will be dynamite, thanks

for the nice tool. I am looking forward to its dev.

bonedaddy

in about an hour, i'm going to unattend install my pc, then i have to reinstall my development-apps and then i can continue with the work i'm doing on Easy RunOnceEx.cmd v1.0b. In that hour, i'm also continuing that work.

Just two notes:

- the main window isn't resizable.
- "Add Command" dialog box doesn't have a "Cancel" button.

Nice utility.

i'm going to change that. thx for those tips
just still no luck on the reinstall of my pc yet

Take your time.

i'm now in the process of reinstalling my development tools. (i haven't found any silent switches for it yet)

Oh! I forgot to say: the main window isn't centered on screen by default.

Thanks.

I just resumed the work on it, and am taking the following points:
Todo:

• the main window isn't resizable (done)
• "Add Command" dialog box doesn't have a "Cancel" button (done)
• the main window isn't centered on screen by default (done)
• Finish the saving (done)
• Add the ability to edit a command (done)
• Ask to overwrite an existing RunOnceEx.cmd file (done)
• Create an installer (done)

Thanks for some of those tips mazin

I will be editing this post to see the progress.

Good work!

This would save some time (again!)!!!

I would really really really like it!

wow gj for the tool im looking forward to the final release because i'm pretty sure it will greatly help a newb like me

Are these dones available now if I download it again?

@ eagle00789: If you need someone to host it for you, I can! Just send me a PM or contact me through MSN or email!

I Have a webserver, that came with my Internet Service Provider. i can put 25 mb up that webserver, so space is not a problem. the speed is perfect, so that is not a problem either.
The dones dont mean that if you downoad now, that the are available.

Well!

Assuming that Program File = Path to the executable, can you create a field for this path on the main window so that it's entered only once?

Thanks.

Will do that, but not yet included.
In the mean time, you can do fine with this one. it includes an installer/uninstaller for easy use for a beginner. A descent help-file is being created.
Click this linkNote: The other file is no longer available at my server. i deleted it.
I also included a nice aboutbox. I wonder who is able to find it

It won't save.

what did you do, so i can recreate the problem

I just uploaded a new version. the downloadlocation is still here
This version includes a small help-file

thanks cant get it to save either added in boxes save no save

I've just downloaded the new release. It's much better than the previous one. It includes more enhancements. The "About" button? It can be accessed by a left-click on the icon at the upper left corner of the main window.

As shown in the attached image, every time I want to add a new application to my RunOnceEX.cmd, I should type the path to the app.

What I suggest is place a field on the main window to type the main path in. So, when I type %CDROM%\Install\ in that field, it's copied automatically to "Program File" field in the "Add Command" dialog box.

You've already created a similar field for the "Title" on the main window.

I should say that this is merely a suggestion. It only makes work easier.

Future enhancements:

- Entries in the main table can be edited by a double-click.
- When we click "Add" on the main window, the tabstop goes directly to the "Description" field in the "Add Command" dialog box.
- In the "Add Command" dialog box, pressing "Enter" on the keyboard should move the tabstop to the next field.

Oh! And where does it save the CMD?

Thanks. Keep up the good work.

Nice utility you have here....
Keep up the good work.

I just click save and then the dialog comes up. then i click save again and that doesn't work.

Great utility

I just descovered that it was indeed impossible to save. I will change this later today

The problem with saving is solved in the new version. you can download it from Click this link

That extra field will be done in the next version. I suggest everyone to post there installpath (something like: "%systemdrive%\install\", or "%cdrom%\apps\") here, so i can add those as predefined. this will make it a lot easy-er.

The Next version enhancements: (done is not yet available in the version that you download now)

• Extra field where you type your path (done)
• Entries in the main table can be edited by a double-click (done)
• When we click "Add" on the main window, the tabstop goes directly to the "Description" field in the "Add Command" dialog box (done)
• In the "Add Command" dialog box, pressing "Enter" on the keyboard should move the tabstop to the next field (done)

Things for the far future:

• Database containing a lot of apps with switches

Thank you very much for your time.

Oh! Would you please put a permanent link for download on your first post?

Appears to be a very useful tool.
Will try when home, though I do have one comment,
You say early on it will only check 1 folder down, will this change incase it is nested further than this?

Not sure I have any apps that need it, but you never can tell.

That was not meant for me, but it was for that .cmd file Sleepnmojo posted in this thread

No problem. im happy to do it.

The latest version is downloadable from Click this link

Greetings Eagle00789. Enjoy this fine program and Happy Unattending