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Will test it out on Vista m8 soon (I hope) are you still working on this project not heard from you for a while buddy.
Stoner81.
Yes bud I am still here. I haven't done anything since the last release. There haven't been any problems reported and no requests so I haven't needed to. I can't test on 64bit systems as I only have the hardware on the main rig and can't reload just to tinker.
Thanks for the testing and maybe I will have to fix some Vista bug
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Great work benners! Thanks.
No probs, thanks.
Just noticed I missed announcing build 8
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hi and thanx for a great tool:)
but is this version working with the new messenger version?
i used this to build a working version with the previous messenger version, but now it complains files are missing.
log:
Processing (7/12): nb::WLXSuite-ship-14.0.8050.1202::ship
Path : C:\Programfiler\Fellesfiler\Windows Live\.cache\1c83caf81c97d36
MSI : WLXSuite.msi
########## <ERROR #1> C:\Programfiler\Fellesfiler\Windows Live\.cache\1c83caf81c97d36\WLXSuite.msi was not found. Skipping MSI <ERROR #1> ##########
------- this file is in a folder named: e8e614361c9980f
Processing (9/12): nb::Messenger-14.0.8050.1202-ship::ship
Path : C:\Programfiler\Fellesfiler\Windows Live\.cache\4d87c33e1c97d36
MSI : Messenger.msi
########## <ERROR #2> A required MSI was not found: C:\Programfiler\Fellesfiler\Windows Live\.cache\4d87c33e1c97d36\Messenger.msi <ERROR #2< ##########
this file is in a folder named: fb298d21c99810
i manually moved dw20shared.msi to a folder since it wasn't there, maybe it is not needed anymore?
making the above folders manually works, but i am so sure that is wise?
thanx again for a great tool
Hi Grokster
Thanks for the feedback. The program processes the cache.ini file found in the "C:\Program Files\Common Files \Windows Live\.cache" or the users language equivalent path. The ini file contains a list of files and directories where the installers are located. There is a check for the installers existence and if not found any further actions are skipped. If the file is found multiple times only the latest version is added to the list.
If the version has been updated there should be multiple versions. I don't know how the old files have been deleted, and this would not normally be a problem unless as in your case one of the required msi's is missing. If one of the required msi's is missing the process stops. What this doesn't account for is if there is a another version of the msi in a different folder location, maybe this needs changing so it only error after all the ini entries have been checked, Hope this makes sense.
The program works with the latest WLM version, and I have tested it myself, what I cannot understand is how these files have been deleted, have you manually deleted them or did they get removed during an uninstall?.
There is no problem creating the folder structure and copying the installer to it as only one instance will be added to the list, but obviously users should not need to do this.
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Hi picelec
Thanks for reporting this. I didn't think anybody was using the translation file. The label problem has been sorted, I'll add it to the next build. Are all the other labels and controls displaying the full\correct text?.
Regarding the passport, there was a small problem calculating the IS number but I thought that I had sorted it. I have tried it here with 2 different emails and both give the correct number. Are you using the latest build?.
If you would like you can PM me with the email and the ID that it should be and I will check what the problem is.
Thanks
ooooops, it's me, i have entered my id (10 characters decimal) and not my email, i retest it after....
you can enlarge little the location (two location) in .cache folder
i have trad 50% in french ..... it's continued.....
No Probs. If you could post or PM your lng file after translation I can adjust any text that does not fit. I translated (Google) random strings to into the main languages French, German, Italian etc to test the layout but not all were done in each language.
Thanks
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Thanks m8 for the new version awesome piece of kit this! Does this now support the new update for WLM? Will be testing shortly to find out and will report back m8y.
Stoner81.
EDIT - Back now m8 it seems to work with the latest version of WLM so here is my log file for debugging if you need it.
Thanks for the feedback. As long as MS don't change the properties, the program should work for future versions of WLM.
Awesome m8 there is also a new version of A Patch which is compatable with the new version of WLM but im assuming this is already included since it worked but i did it with a pre patched version.
Stoner81.
The latest patch is included. To see the current patch version look on the about tab. The blue text is also a link to the A-Patch web page.
... uninstall process works with this ?There is an option to uninstall Windows Live Messenger in the Add\Remove programs.
hi,i have a little problem with tweeks, the number of passeport is different in tweaks.reg .... a little bug
the number in wlmc.ini is ok
in windows tweaks, personal, webcam large the windows text for translate (show for others users... webcam)
Thanks for this tools.
Hi picelec
Thanks for reporting this. I didn't think anybody was using the translation file. The label problem has been sorted, I'll add it to the next build. Are all the other labels and controls displaying the full\correct text?.
Regarding the passport, there was a small problem calculating the IS number but I thought that I had sorted it. I have tried it here with 2 different emails and both give the correct number. Are you using the latest build?.
If you would like you can PM me with the email and the ID that it should be and I will check what the problem is.
Thanks
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Thanks m8 for the new version awesome piece of kit this! Does this now support the new update for WLM? Will be testing shortly to find out and will report back m8y.
Stoner81.
EDIT - Back now m8 it seems to work with the latest version of WLM so here is my log file for debugging if you need it.
Thanks for the feedback. As long as MS don't change the properties, the program should work for future versions of WLM.
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Build 6 uploaded
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Incredible tool, thankyou very much.
I removed Windows Live Sign-In Assistant, Windows Live Upload Tool, and dwshared and it seems to be working fine? (bit worried as just read the helpfile says these are needed?)
Hi Xeijin, thanks for the feedback. I did some testing a while back and on a fresh VM image I only needed the messenger and contacts to successfully sign in. I did not use any of the other features like video call etc so I don't know if there would have been any errors or if thats what the extra files were needed for. I used the guide by elajua to ensure compatibility and it mentions those msi's as needed so I left it like that. If you have no problems using WLM that's great and maybe the program can be changed to create smaller SFX's by reducing the required msi's.
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After selecting the patched files, the start button is grey and i cant click it.
And the get me out button same thing, i have to close the process to close the wlm creator.
Extra tweaks are also not working.
Running Dutch WLM 9 on Vista x64 SP1
And : · Found - The selected patch program's specific registry entries were found in the users registry but a problem occurred when trying to export them to the temp folder.
It says "found" at my end.
Could this be cause im on x64?
It could be. I have only tested this on 32bit Windows ( I can't really support 64bit). I tried to use Virtualbox to create a 64bit VM on the 32bit system, I think it is supposed to be allowed, but when the setup process finishes loading all the drivers my machine always reboots, so I ditched that. I use reg.exe to export the reg file as it is quicker, but this could be changed, and I am not sure whether reg.exe works on 64bit. As for the buttons, again I am unsure, it could be the 64bit. Does the red cross at the top of the GUI not close the program?.
Can anybody else confirm that this prog is useless on 64bit?
Found the problem: dw20shared.msi was missing in the .cache map. Found the file in a temp folder elsewhere.Then I made an extra map according to the ini file and placed the dw20shared.msi in there and now it works great!
Thanks for the good work Benners!
Glad it's sorted. I have added a file check on the msi's as they are added to the list. If the missing MSI is a required one the process will stop. If it is an optional one then the list will load, the missing MSI will not be added and an error will be logged.
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The first version worked but I still have an error about the .cache files. The logfile says:Program Initialising Running --------->
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Searching for .cache folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Windows Live\.cache
.cache folder found
Checking folder for Hidden attributes...
Hidden attributes previously removed
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Program Initialising... Finished <---------
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Loading Cache Tab Running --------->
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Updating folder location...
.Cache folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Windows Live\.cache
Folder Size : 324 MB
Checking for cache.ini...
cache.ini found: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Windows Live\.cache\cache.ini
Processing INI sections (15)...
Processing (1/15): neutral::Watson-x86::any
Path : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Windows Live\.cache\b3c0cf641c97e6d
MSI : dw20shared.msi
########## <ERROR #1> Unable to open database in Read mode <ERROR #1< ##########
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Loading Cache Tab Finished <---------
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1 Error(s) Occurred
What can i do about this?
Does the files exist?. If not I will have to add a check for the files before loading the list.
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Working going to make me a installer right now!
thx for the very fast reaction.
best regards
BigRandalo
No probs. The program needs people with non English setups to test it. Thanks
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Hi there
just downloaded your tool and wanted to test it but i am getting this error in the "log" tab:
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Program Initialising Running --------->
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Searching for .cache folder: C:\Programme\Common Files\Windows Live\.cache
########## <ERROR #1> .cache folder was not found <ERROR #1> ##########i am on a german version of xp and my "Common Files" folder is called "Gemeinsame Dateien":
C:\Programme\Gemeinsame Dateien\Windows Live\.cache
could you please change your tool from: "%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Windows Live\"
to: "%CommonProgramFiles%\Windows Live\" which points to the proper folder
thanks in advance
BigRandalo
btw: there is also a newer version of 7-zip out there
Thanks BigRandalo, it's sorted now. I know about 7zip, I normally wait a week or so to see if there are any probs with the latest version. I have added it to this release.
First post update with build 5.
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Hey benners,
Nice work friend. Keep it going. AutoIt I suppose?
Cheers
Cheers M8. Yep, AutoIt. Looks like we are both branching out, I have seen your Nero Lite
Our progs must work well judging by the number of views\d/l and the number of replies the threads get.0 -
Updated first post with Build 4
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Updated first post with Build 3
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I know this is now superceding Mara's Slipstreamer but every time I have used this on an English O2K3 with SP3 and all latest fixes it still finds them all on Windows Update and asks me to re-update...which kinda defeats the object. Is it broken?
All I am doing is taking my CD, making an Admin Install, integrate latest fixes and make an unattended MST... and every time same result....
I don't know if you are using v0.6 but this is the latest release.
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Hey m8 ive had a thought.. this version of WLM needs Silverlight v2 installed before it will work now the current installer doesn't include this so wud it be possible to include the Silverlight v2 installer as well with this? I have the stand alone installer file for Silverlight v2 if you want it?
http://rapidshare.com/files/196416198/Silverlight_v2.exe
I've installed it and used it without Silverlight and haven't had any problems. Is there some were saying it is needed. As far as I know Silverlight is MS answer to Flash and it's for programming web apps\browser plugins for animation and such. The full version download has the Silverlight exe in it, it is not added as only msi's are added to the list. If it is needed I can add exe's as well and Silverlight can use the /q switch but you would need the 134MB d/l of the WLM
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Awesome m8 thanks!!!! I remade my installer without spaces and all worked fine no errors i have uploaded it for you just in case for debugging purposes
Stoner81.
Thanks for the feed back, we've already fixed one bug
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Ok m8 i made a mistake here. It does not make the .exe file at all (it was a previous one i made with the old creator) so i removed it just in case and remade the .exe which again it failed to do.
Ive included my log file for the process like you asked.
Stoner81.
Yep not a problem, Just missing some quotes which bolloxed 7-zip if there were spaces in the filename. I have sorted that and I'll post the build later, currently looking at adding the option of adding DPs and emoticons to SFX.
Ah ha! cool m8 thanks for the quick reply! will make it again with no spaces in the file name and then just rename it after making it.
Thanks a million buddy!
Stoner81.
PS - Cant wait for the next one!!!
I've uploaded the version with the fix for your problem. The DP stuff is still in progress.
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Ok m8 i made a mistake here. It does not make the .exe file at all (it was a previous one i made with the old creator) so i removed it just in case and remade the .exe which again it failed to do.
Ive included my log file for the process like you asked.
Stoner81.
Yep not a problem, Just missing some quotes which bolloxed 7-zip if there were spaces in the filename. I have sorted that and I'll post the build later, currently looking at adding the option of adding DPs and emoticons to SFX.
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Tested the new version and it threw up an error during creation that it didnt create the .exe file for the installer but when i goto the folder in which i saved it (My Documents) its there 21.xx MB in size? Very strange? I have not tested it yet (the installer) for the new version but hoping to do so soon. Love the new features for APatch and the various tweaks brilliant job there m8!!!
Overall amazing job here!!
Stoner81.
Hi Stoner
If it happens again can you post the log file. After the .exe is created a check is done to see if it exists and if not the error occurs. If it is a bug, it need fixing.
Cheers
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Updated first post with new version
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It worked just fine (the installation process), thanks. Now I need to test it on a PC that has an internet connection
I am glad it worked for you. I am still working on this and there have been a lot of things added., but there doesn't seem much interest in it so I am not really rushing.
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1. Patched files tab for files edited using the mess.be patch
2. A Tweaks tab that has various registry tweaks that can be applied to the msi or made into a reg file. These will be normal things like removing the minimize balloon tip that occurs when MSN is 1st run.
3. A tweaks tab for passport specific tweaks like disabling MSN today or showing time stamps in the conversation window.
4. A selection of icons found on the net that can be used for the sfx.
5. Extra gfx for the gui
6. Maybe translate it to different languages, This makes designing the GUI a bit of a ballache rolleyes.gif
Great work benners! I
love the idea for the next update,those things would make a huge difference!Thanks Gorki. it should make it easier for people to customise it.
@SlipStreamer
I don't use nlite but is there not a section for runonce that exes can be added to?. You only need to add the filename, no switches are required.
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Our progs must work well judging by the number of views\d/l and the number of replies the threads get.
love the idea for the next update,those things would make a huge difference!
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The program will only create an exe not a cab file. You can use the settings to create a total silent install then I think you can use nlite to add it to the RunOnceEx section?, not really sure, or you could create an addon. There is a link here to a program that may be effective in creating the addon for you.