mr_smartepants

Heise Security - Offline Update http://www.heise.de/ct/projekte/offlineupd...wnload_uk.shtml

Pssst....slim.

I meant 1500MB (missed the '1'). **** typos! Considering I work there, that's pretty bad eh?

If you have them all, they will decompress to well over 500MB themselves. Why not just move to DVD-R/W if you're concerned with size?

Glad to help.

Here is the instructions you need: http://www.msfn.org/board/removed_keyboard...uts_t72732.html

Great program MadBoy! I have just one suggestion (or offer), that's to spell-check the GUI portion of the code to make it look more professional. I can do it for you if you provide the source...just a thought. Some of the code functions aren't spelled correctly either, but that doesn't matter that much (helps in debugging) <auto_reboot_when_nessecary>No</auto_reboot_when_nessecary> spelled "necessary" No other issues, it runs great. Thanks again for a great product.

I second that request.

Never mind. I figured it out. Addons should be getting updated over at Siginet's site (link above).

Sorry, I'm having trouble getting this to work. Do those files (setkey.exe, oemscan.exe, oemscan.ini) go in OEM or $OEM$ directory? How does oemscan.exe get called (by setoem.exe?) My previous successes were using Siginets oemscan addons: http://siginetsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117 I'm attempting to modify his addon structure to mimic your instructions but they are unclear. Here's my (unsuccessful) folder structure: \$OEM$ -\Gateway (contains OEMBIOS.* files uncompressed) -oemscan.exe -oemscan.ini -setkey.exe \I386 -setoem.exe Files modified as per your instructions (txtsetup.sif, winnt.sif, etc.) Here's the .ini used in the addon: ;This section contains entries that need to go into the [SourceDisksFiles] section of txtsetup.sif [txtsetup_files] SetOEM.exe = 1,,,,,,,2,0,0 [FileMove] I386\SetOEM.exe,..\I386\* $OEM$\Gateway\OEMBIOS.*,..\$OEM$\Gateway\* $OEM$\*,..\$OEM$\* [EditFile] I386\WINNT.SIF,GuiUnattended,DetachedProgram I386\SVCPACK.INF,SetupHotfixesToRun,AddProgram $OEM$\OEMSCAN.ini,Gateway,Gateway [DetachedProgram] DetachedProgram=".\system32\SetOEM.exe" [AddProgram] OEMSCAN.BAT [Gateway] PATH=".\Gateway\" CMD="SetKey xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx" I'm calling oemscan.exe with the oemscan.bat file at T-13. I'm guessing this is not necessary when using setoem.exe. The .bat file contents are: @ECHO OFF %SYSTEMDRIVE%\OEMSCAN.EXE > "%SystemRoot%\Temp\oemscan.log" Where am I going wrong? I just need to know what directory setoem.exe and setkey.exe are looking at when they are executed.

IIRC, As long as the installer folder contains "setup.iss", you can use the switches: setup.exe /s /SMS (case sensitive).

I made my own .chm installer which works fine. I just opened the original .chm installer in winrar (which maintains the installer script), downloaded the updated .chm files from nero.com, drag-n-drop the new .chm files into the .chm installer .exe. sweet!

I just wanted to let everyone know that this script works with the new 7.10.1.0 installer released today. You need to alter the version number in the script (find/replace) and recompile but it works OK. Everything except the .chm installer. They split the main installer into many smaller .chm installers. WTF! It won't be long though for someone to compile an all-in-one .chm installer though.

Did you use nLite to delete any drivers? That caused/fixed it for me. Don't delete any drivers and VPC works perfectly.

Thanks Kel, This works perfect for me using internal/external HD. Have not tried yet using NAS.

Remember...the search function is your friend. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;en-us;314472

Absolutely correct! It's included in the new Catalyst 7.6 drivers for your system. http://ati.amd.com

Yes, new script works perfectly. Thank you!

If it is a Driverpacks issue, please report your problem to the forums over there along with your logfiles. http://forum.driverpacks.net/

Don't unpack/repack the .exe, this will break it. The AskToolbar script is hit & miss. I've had the same issue as you (install ask? Yes/no?) and after reinstalling, with NO changes to the DVD, everything ran fine. Weird. Yes, I do help out over at Driverpacks.net.

My top 3: 1. Symantec Client Security (AV/Firewall) 2. NOD32 3. AVG Free Symantec is a resource hog! But it has a very good removal engine and has gotten so good at protecting/removing spyware that a separate utility is not needed. NOD32 is very light-weight, fast, and has great protection ratings. My best-bet for underpowered systems. Needs separate anti-spyware utility for best results. AVG-free is my only "FREE" recommendation.

You're right there, it is easier. But I still maintain that the bulk of your users follow the default install path "%wpipath%\Install\blah.exe" and the program should default to that path, not the full path of the 'working directory'. First post.

Sorry, I only saw the error once (might have been caused by a faulty .exe call too.) If I see it again, I'll definitely post the log. Cool tip on the volume! As to the %wpipath%, if a person follows the 'recommended' install path (X:\WPI\Install\blah.exe) and clicks the folder icon to add blah.exe as an install source, then burns the iso, the install will fail BECAUSE of the default path. IMHO, that is not right.

Thanks Kel, Great work! I don't have a clue about your code. Sorry. I also ran into a strange error using %reboot% with no time (ie. %reboot% vs %reboot% 30) during the very first app in the list. The error flashed up for a split second before the system rebooted "Application could not initialize..." The list looks like this: App1.exe /s %reboot% App2.exe /s I think WPIW is trying to start the next app install immediately following a %reboot% command. More to follow... Also, is there a setting for default volume of the music player? As much as I enjoy Aerosmith, I don't want to hear "Dude looks like a lady" at full volume for the few seconds before the controls come up so I can stab at the volume slider.

OMFG!! Thank you Kel! *Edit First bug report. Options->Installer->Catagories sort order entries are listed twice. (ie: Applications, Utilities, Applications, Utilities) Second bug report. Config->Command 1 click the folder icon and add any application from WPI\Install\ folder, path becomes: %wpipath%\WPI_v6\WPI\Install\blah.exe instead of %wpipath%\Install\blah.exe cmd1[pn]=['"%wpipath%\\WPI_v6\\WPI\Install\\blah.exe"']; Folder structure: H:\ ->WPI_v6\ -->WPI\ --->Audio\ --->Common\ --->Graphics\ --->Install\ etc. Redundancy eh? The %wpipath% should automatically default to the directory where WPI.hta is run from, not a literal path.