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    [TIP] Default Download Directory

    in Unattended Windows 2000/XP/2003

    Posted

    I've been using this tweak for years, since Win98SE has been launched.

    It works on WinXP, too. It seems the reg key hasn't changed over the years.

    I no longer remember the default directory Windows suggests to store a download in.

    I just add these lines to a batch file.

    Strings in red must be the same! So, if you change the location, change both strings.

    MD %SystemDrive%\Download

    REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer" /v "Download Directory" /d %SystemDrive%\Download

    Next, and when my system is ready, Windows

    suggests to keep my downloads in %SystemDrive%\Download

    whenever I download files from the Internet.

    Hope this helps someone.

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    2 problems

    in Unattended Windows 2000/XP/2003

    Posted

    Using WINNT.SIF for this (your) purpose can't get it to work automatically

    unless the partition is pre-formatted.

    If a partition is pre-formatted and has no system on it, WINNT.SIF

    can be configured to do it automatically.

    But, in your situation, where a system has been already installed; I'd suggest

    that you add the following entries to your WINNT.SIF.

    With these entries in my WINNT.SIF, I strike my keyboard 5 times, if I want to

    install Windows on drive C.

    1- ENTER --------> I agree to install Windows on drive C, where drive C is highlighted by default.

    2- C ------------> I agree to format the drive I've chosen. This "C" is NOT for drive C.

    3- Down Arrow ---> I choose to format drive C as FAT (actually FAT32).

    4- ENTER --------> I confirm the format choice.

    5- ENTER --------> Go execute my commands!

    The formatting process takes a minute or more according to the size of drive C.

    Windows Setup continues automatically afterwards.

    I, even, strike the keyboard from memory as I already memorize the 5 strokes.

    [Data]Autopartition = 0

    [unattended]

    UnattendMode = DefaultHide

    Filesystem=*

    Repartition= "No"

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    About Importing HKLM entries using cmdlines.txt

    in Unattended Windows 2000/XP/2003

    Posted

    Well! My 2 cents...

    I divide my reg files into three groups CR, CU, and LM.

    I apply a CR reg file (I have only one) from SVCPACK.

    I apply some CU reg files from SVCPACK and some for each user individually after their logon.

    I apply some LM reg files from SVCPACK and some after the first boot (only once).

    To classify my reg files, it took me hours. *SIGH* But, it's finally DONE!

    Look at these examples:

    1- This tweak is for turning on the Keyboard Indicator whenever a computer boots.

    If I apply it under a user account (after logon) it will not work.

    If I apply it from SVCPACK (when no user is logged on, yet) it will work for any user, afterwards.

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard]
    "InitialKeyboardIndicators"="2"

    2- I use this tweak to get "Paint" open maximized on the first and every use.

    It works wherever I apply it.

    However, I like to run it from SVCPACK to get it applied to any user afterwards.

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Paint\View]
    "WindowPlacement"=hex:2c,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,\
      ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,13,01,00,00,9a,01,00,00

    3- Without this tweak, I can't set Explorer (unattendedly) to work with a single-click behavior.

    It works wherever I apply it.

    However, if I apply it from SVCPACK, it messes my theme (Royale) up.

    So, I apply it from CU-RO, and for each user individually; after his/her logon for the first time.

    I'm keeping some REG/INF files behind on HDD for this purpose.

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]
    "ShellState"= ....YOUR SETTINGS HERE....

    4- This tweak disables "System Restore".

    If you don't disable "System Restore" at an earlier point, you may get

    "System Volume Information" hidden folder created. I got it on Drive C.

    I hope I'm relating things correctly, here!

    So, I apply this tweak from SVCPACK and get it working without that hidden folder being created.

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore]
    "DisableSR"=dword:00000001

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\sr]
    "Start"=dword:00000004

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\sr\Parameters]
    "FirstRun"=dword:00000001

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    New menu program for application installs on xp cds

    in Software Hangout

    Posted

    Not only .NET runtimes are needed but there are many others.

    We have no choice and we can't control what others are doing. We can't afford searching the internet asking everyone to give up using .NET!

    Easier, yet, we afford installing .NET!

    For the INI file, please keep it as it's simple and easier to maintain.

    XML files may not work if some of Windows components are removed. INI files should work in either situation.

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    Undo Start menu tweak

    in nLite

    Posted

    I don't use the dynamically generated list of most used programs

    Actually, this dynamic list isn't working on my PC.

    I'm probably applying some reg tweak that disables it.

    Anyone knows how to restore thisdynamic list?

    Thanks.

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    Windows Explorer toolbar

    in Customizing Windows

    Posted

    I know it can be done by customizing browseui.dll but I probably made a mistake somewhere cause it didn't work very well for me. Don't somebody of you have that DLL? Or doesn't there exist something like Styler toolbar or Y'z toolbar for Windows 2000? Thanks

    I just thought MTCH wanted the original file. If someone wants a hacked/edited file, I'm sorry. I only have the original file.

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