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I uploaded it here: This Sample is 186kb contains a single 0 byte file. This file will extract its contents to the system32 directory. shark

wow. you spent a whole month dreaming this up? shark

svcpack.inf goes in the I386 directory as well as svcpack.dll Here is the original svcpack.inf from a SP2 cd. Once you create a self extracting file, place it under the section like this: [setupHotfixesToRun] selfextract.exe of course, you need to place the actual file 'selfextract.exe' into a folder called svcpack which is also in the I386 directory Hope this helps. shark

GuiRunOnce is setup like this to run several commands: HINT: change .bat extensions to .cmd shark

Steffen, i answerred this SAME question over a week ago in This Thread Get WinRAR, learn how to create self extracting files, and you're on your way. shark

Now thats a reply! gunsmokingman, very appreciated. thanks. cluberti...... There really isn't any other way to do what you're asking. Thanks for the info also shark

I use separate HD's with diff OS's. Here is my boot.ini [boot loader] timeout=30 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS [operating systems] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows XP on SATA" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows Server on PATA" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect In the above example, 'C' Drive is SATA and 'D' Drive is PATA shark

No, your assumption i am lazy is incorrect. Sorry, i read the page, but didnt understand what i read because i know nothing of vbscript. Yes, if its that easy to do. And by your remarks, i'd have to assume this is easy.I have attempted several times to create a vbscript to turn off restore on D, E, and F drives. I havent been successful. Thank you for your help. shark

Since this was placed in an 'unattended' forum, i'd have to assume the original poster wants an unattended solution. I dont have the solution, but am also interested. [bump]

I'm quite sure that to integrate an MSP you must 1st create an administrative install point from the original msi. syntax: msiexec /a original.msi. Then integrate the MSP, and repackage the product if required. Quite often, an administrative install ultimately uses less space than the original installer when repackaged with high compression. (although i may be wrong) shark

I know nothing of Mcafee. To slipstream am MSP into an MSI .... use this syntax: example: The following describes the command-line options. /p Enables Windows Installer to apply an update to an existing installation. /a Enables Windows Installer to perform an administrative installation of a product on a network share. SHORTFILENAMES=TRUE Directs Windows Installer to create all file names and folders with MS-DOS-compatible file names. Required when you run Windows Installer from the command line. /qb Sets the user interface to the basic level (simple progress and error handling). /L* Turns on logging and sets a path for the log file. The * flag causes the switch to log all information. shark

You can make a self extracting myfile.exe containing your files and place it in the I386\svcpack folder. Within the file svcpack.in_ (svcpack.inf) place your file under the section [setupHotfixesToRun] myfile.exe It will be run/extracted @ T-13min left I dont use $OEM$ either. All my post installations begin thru svcpack. shark

For almost 2yrs i used swgreed's pack updated with my own additions. I recently switched to Satsuki's pack but didnt like the way it takes over the context menu's when right clicking a media file. I voted Satsuki because i created a regfile to change the Satsuki Context menu's to read 'MediaPlayerClassic". shark

Use a resource hacker to change the icon in the 1st position within the main executable file before packaging it. shark.

This proccess still doesnt read the info from conf.txt It does do a complete installation. your 2 files (in red) are direct copies of the msi and the (local)mst file. It also still reboots after an install. No new info here. shark

Very nice boooggy. simple, concise, and easy to follow. Appreciated. shark

Many people use Media Player Classic. I have for years. Its my player of choice. The commandline feature to register file associations has always been a bit of a problem (for me) because it would associate commom txt files to it for some reason. here is a fix to this small problem via a regtweak which should be loaded AFTER you use the /regvid command. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\shell] "mplayerc.exe.bak"=- @="open" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\shell\open\command] @="notepad.exe %1" "mplayerc.exe.bak"=- shark

This isnt required to solve the problem. yes, they are there, but wont cause an error if left there. shark

Edit TXTSETUP.SIF (use notepad) Find these files within txtsetup.sif and remove references to them. shark.

Your 2 examples presented would produce identicle results for each of the 4 items you listed. The only possible reason i can think of for 'hearts=off' to not have worked would be that you didnt place it under the appropriate section. It should be listed as follows: [components] hearts=off for your conveniance i attached a full listing of items that can be placed under the components section. shark

kelsenellenelvian seems a bit tired, %allusers% wont get you anywhere. I changed your commands slightly. My start menu is modified, so i dont knw the default locations. Hopefully, you can work from this, and get what you need done. DEL /F /Q "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\Default User\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Media Player.lnk" DEL /F /Q "%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Outlook Express.lnk" MOVE /Y "%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Explorer.lnk" "%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\" MOVE /Y "%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Media Player.lnk" "%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\" RD /S /Q "%AllUsersProfile%\Documents\My Music\Sample Playlists" RD /S /Q "%AllUsersProfile%\Documents\My Music\Sync Playlists" shark

Detailed instructions are found here.... Mscfgtlc.xml file format just have to read a bit.. tested .. works fine. shark

Tablet PC is very similar to Media Center Edition in its installation process. You MUST use the Tablet PC key to get it installed. EDIT: [There is no corporate version of Tablet PC.] seems the above statement is incorrect. Using any other key (or modification to the files) will at best, install XP Pro. shark

If you install Frontpage 1st, before any other office apps it WILL be the default editor. shark

If you have WinRAR or 7-zip installed, either of these application will extract the files from the shrunken office package. shark