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Ok this is just to test the new input portion of the code. So run it and let me know of any problems or errors. i also fixed some logging things so that i will better be able to diagnose why it is not runnign for some people. Just run it and the office setup should start. If this works then i will move on to what you are all here for. So let me know since i cant test it right now. i wont be able to test anything myself for about a week so your input is appreciated. Link in next post

@FlyorDIE: well kindof... i have never tested on o2k. the problem it that the setup should have atleast started that has nothing to do with the different versions. I am trying to figure out where im going wrong with the startup code. i am in the process of rewriting the file selection portion of this. So when i get that finished i will just release that part to se if i fixed the problem. As far as O2k goes... hey you are more than welcome to test it and maybe ill be able to make it work for it too. so if you want to bear through it ill see what i can do. :/

@ghost: When you run an unattended install of office what is your command? That is where the problem is. Send it to me and ill see what i have differently in the code. Anybody else having a problem getting it startted?

@ghost can you send me the log file it should be at c:\office.log do you have a setup.exe file any exe file in the root of your cd. change setuppls.exe to whatever that exe file is. i think it is called officepro.exe but i really dont know since i dont have office 2k3. try that and let me know. also send me the log after you try that.

shrink_lang02.exeOffice Shrink Source Final This will shrink the source of Office 2K3, XP, and 2K! You can cancel the script at anytime by pressing 'CTRL ALT X'. Run this on a clean install of Windows. (THIS MEANS VIRTUAL PC OR SOMETHING) Create an ADMINISTRATIVE INSTALL POINT, Slipstream and, make the MST file according to MSFN's instructions. XP O2k3 This is works for the english, spanish, and dutch languages To help with the use for other languages go Here It should go throught the office install process and copy every file that is needed. You will see it working. There will be an error box for each file that is being copied, this is normal. also send me the log when something goes wrong so i have some information to go by If you have a problem with an error 25000: send me both office.log and office_task(000?).txt New Download: Office Shrink Final... *Fixed stopping problem. It should stop for everybody. if this is not enough explination go GO HERE Or here is a super guide with a detailed explanation!

No, unfortunatly it does not work for office 2k3. But you do have the process right.

The amount that is shrinks depends on what you plan on installing. It takes your MST file and only copies over the files that are needed for install. I got mine down to around 200MB, 190 to be exact. I can fit office and windows on one CD

Reduce Office XP Source Ok here is the new and improved version of office shrink. Maybe we could call it version 2.1 i fixed a ton of bugs and made the process a little faster. Again run this on a clean install of Windows. slipstream and make the MST file according to MSFN's instructions. It will go throught the office install process and copy every file that is needed. You will see it working. You can set the option to allow office to actually install or to have it close after all of the source files are copied. I think it is pretty self explanitory but i could be wrong. This will not work in other languages or Office 2k3! For those try myOffice shrink I just fixed some small bugs and added a silencer for the annoying exclamation sound. officeshrink2.exe