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I have been attempting to install iTunes 4.7.1 silently. I always get the first screen of the setup, that has you push Next to start the install, then nothing happens. I've checked the switches for the exe and I get this: Command Line Parameters: /L language ID /S Hide intializaation dialog. For silent mode use: /S /v /qn /V parameters to MsiExec.exe /UA<url to InstMsiA.exe> /UW<url to InstMsiW.exe> /UM<url to msi package> I tried the first 4 different switches, with no luck. I found the MSI from the installation files, but I can't seem to get that running either: Windows ® Installer. V 3.00.3790.2180 msiexec /Option <Required Parameter> [Optional Parameter] Install Options </package | /i> <Product.msi> Installs or configures a product /a <Product.msi> Administrative install - Installs a product on the network /j<u|m> <Product.msi> [/t <Transform List>] [/g <Language ID>] Advertises a product - m to all users, u to current user </uninstall | /x> <Product.msi | ProductCode> Uninstalls the product Display Options /quiet Quiet mode, no user interaction /passive Unattended mode - progress bar only /q[n|b|r|f] Sets user interface level n - No UI b - Basic UI r - Reduced UI f - Full UI (default) /help Help information Restart Options /norestart Do not restart after the installation is complete /promptrestart Prompts the user for restart if necessary /forcerestart Always restart the computer after installation Logging Options /l[i|w|e|a|r|u|c|m|o|p|v|x|+|!|*] <LogFile> i - Status messages w - Nonfatal warnings e - All error messages a - Start up of actions r - Action-specific records u - User requests c - Initial UI parameters m - Out-of-memory or fatal exit information o - Out-of-disk-space messages p - Terminal properties v - Verbose output x - Extra debugging information + - Append to existing log file ! - Flush each line to the log * - Log all information, except for v and x options /log <LogFile> Equivalent of /l* <LogFile> Update Options /update <Update1.msp>[;Update2.msp] Applies update(s) /uninstall <PatchCodeGuid>[;Update2.msp] /package <Product.msi | ProductCode> Remove update(s) for a product Repair Options /f[p|e|c|m|s|o|d|a|u|v] <Product.msi | ProductCode> Repairs a product p - only if file is missing o - if file is missing or an older version is installed (default) e - if file is missing or an equal or older version is installed d - if file is missing or a different version is installed c - if file is missing or checksum does not match the calculated value a - forces all files to be reinstalled u - all required user-specific registry entries (default) m - all required computer-specific registry entries (default) s - all existing shortcuts (default) v - runs from source and recaches local package Setting Public Properties [PROPERTY=PropertyValue] Consult the Windows ® Installer SDK for additional documentation on the command line syntax. Copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

OK..on my Start.cmd, the code is as follows: ECHO Ejecting CD-ROM Drives... ECHO Insert CD 2 of the installation and... %systemdrive%\install\tools\cdr.exe close %CDROM% PAUSE SET CDROM2= IF EXIST D:\install\applications.cmd SET CDROM2=D: Echo CDROM2 is %CDROM2% ECHO Please be patient while files are copied to your hard drive. xcopy %CDROM2%\install %systemdrive%\install2\ /S /C /Q /H /Y ECHO. start /wait %systemdrive%\install2\applications.cmd ECHO Ejecting CD-ROM Drives... %systemdrive%\install\tools\cdr.exe open %CDROM% ECHO Insert CD 3 of the installation and... PAUSE SET CDROM2= IF EXIST D:\install\applications.cmd SET CDROM2=D: Echo CDROM2 is %CDROM2% ECHO Please be patient while files are copied to your hard drive. xcopy %CDROM2%\install %systemdrive%\install3\ /S /C /Q /H /Y ECHO. start /wait %systemdrive%\install3\applications.cmd So would I just take the same code, and insert it into the runonceex.cmd, where the CD change is?

I've been using the start.cmd method for my multi CD installations. I want to experiment with the Runonceex.cmd method. I had some questions. 1)Do I just put runonceex.cmd instead of start.cmd in my cmdlines.txt file? 2) How do I make Runonceex.cmd work with multiple CDs. With Start.cmd, I would have it all a second CMD file, which would copy all the install files to the HD. 3) In the following example, (taken from the MSFN guide): REG ADD %KEY% /V TITLE /D "Installing Applications" /f REG ADD %KEY%\005 /VE /D "Adobe Reader 6" /f REG ADD %KEY%\005 /V 1 /D "%systemdrive%\apps\AdobeReader6\AR6.msi /qn" REG ADD %KEY%\015 /VE /D "Alcohol 120" /f REG ADD %KEY%\015 /V 1 /D "%systemdrive%\apps\alcohol\setup.exe /qn" /f REG ADD %KEY%\015 /V 2 /D "REGEDIT /S %systemdrive%\apps\alcohol\register.reg" /f Is the only reason that the numbers jump from 005 to 015, to show the increment of the numbers? So fesibly, the code could read: REG ADD %KEY% /V TITLE /D "Installing Applications" /f REG ADD %KEY%\005 /VE /D "Adobe Reader 6" /f REG ADD %KEY%\005 /V 1 /D "%systemdrive%\apps\AdobeReader6\AR6.msi /qn" REG ADD %KEY%\006 /VE /D "Alcohol 120" /f REG ADD %KEY%\006 /V 1 /D "%systemdrive%\apps\alcohol\setup.exe /qn" /f REG ADD %KEY%\006 /V 2 /D "REGEDIT /S %systemdrive%\apps\alcohol\register.reg" /f right?

Has anyone had an increased amount of disconnects with NSW2005 installed? I'm running a Linksys WRT54G. (which is not the best anyway..)

I know that the Linksys router only broadcasts on channels 1-11. But in other countries, channels 12, 13, and 14 are allowed. Does the Linksys WMP54G see and connect to those channels or is there a special driver needed?

I have currently have WinXP installed on my computer. I want to take my ATA HD, and use the ABIT adapter to hook it up to the SATA connectors on my mobo. Is there a way to install the SATA drivers without reinstalling Windows?

How does All Users.windows get created? I never had it before, but it just happened to appear during my installation? A second account, my user accoutn gets created. "Bob.Bobscomp." How am I doing this? How do I stop it?

^^bump^^ I'm in some need of help...so I'm hoping somoene can reply...

Incredibly old...but always funny. He may be featured in SWIII

For some reason, my Unattended Install (3 CDs) has hit a few snags... I was hoping maybe some of you experts can tell me what I'm doing wrong. CLS @echo off TITLE Windows XP SP2 CD 1 - Unattended Installation [No problems in first set of installs] [CD 2 Runs with no problems] [CD 3 is loaded] start /wait %systemdrive%\install3\applications.cmd REG ADD %KEY%\055 /VE /D "Cleaning Up and Rebooting" /f REG ADD %KEY%\055 /V 1 /D "%systemdrive%\install\cleanup.cmd" /f ECHO. ECHO Restarting the PC in 2 minutes... shutdown.exe -r -f -t 120 -c "Windows XP will now restart in 2 minutes, this will give enough time for the shortcuts to update and for the shell to fully load before its ready to restart!" ECHO Deleting Temp Installation Files... RD /S /Q %systemdrive%\install EXIT My cleanup.cmd file fails to run upon rebooting. (if it ran, and I missed it, then nothing worked) Cleanup.cmd CLS @echo off TITLE Windows XP SP2 Clean Up ECHO. ECHO Removing useless shortcuts... DEL "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Set Program Access and Defaults.lnk" DEL "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Windows Catalog.lnk" del "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\AOL*.lnk" del "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Ne*.lnk" del "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Q*.lnk" del "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\A*.lnk" del "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Ad*.lnk" del "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\ad*.lnk" del "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\ad*.lnk" del "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\iso*.lnk" del "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Lau*.lnk" del "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Nero*.lnk" RD /S /Q "%systemdrive%\Program Files\Online Services" RD /S /Q "%systemdrive%\Program Files\AOD" RD /S /Q "%systemdrive&\MSN Gaming Zone" ECHO. ECHO Creating Quick Launch Shortcuts Shortcut.exe /f:" %userprofile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\outlook.lnk" /A:C /T:"%systemdrive%\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\outlook.exe" ECHO Deleting Temp Installation Files... RD /S /Q %systemdrive%\install3 This 1 switch always fails. The program will start, I'll get Setup Screen, where I push next, and then nothing happens. ECHO. ECHO Installing iTunes 4.7 ECHO Please wait... start /wait %systemdrive%\install3\Applications\itunes\iTunesSetup.exe /S /v /qn

I've already said at least twice in this thread how to do it. Look, it's real simple (especially since I've already done the hard part). At this point, all you need to do is get the updated files (I use the QFE versions), makecab them, trace the registry entries added by the installer, and add those entries to the INF. That's it. Not rocket science. Well, I'm envious that its easy for you. I don't know to do any of what you listed, but I'm also just starting to get into this stuff now.

I appreciate the suggestions. I knew them already, but I did want to say thanks anyway. Oh well....the searching goes on...

I know it would be a hassle. I felt weird even asking. I guess its mostly in the Unattended Windows area that I'm stressing. I'm destrately trying to find stuff, and the posts are all 20-100 pages long...so I wanna pull my hair out. So even if I find the right topic, I gotta go through all the pages. Edit: I do appreciate all the work the Mods already do!

Hey... I was wondering if maybe the mods could clean up some old posts? I've been searching for things on this site, and theres nothing worse than finding the answer, but then having to dig through 15 pages worth of posts to find the answer... If not that.. Is there a way to change the search so it goes right to the right post within the topic? (unless I've been doing something wrong).

Does this work for Norton System Works 2005?

What are all the commands which Command Prompt understands? I want to compress the amount of scripting I do. I know: %systemdrive% = Obivously, the drive your Windows Directory is on %CDROM% = CD ROM %username% = name of current user logged in %userprofile% = Documents and Settings\Username

I saw a FF installer in a different thread, where you take your current FF installation, and it saves it, and makes a silent EXE. But I want to try this way. I just have one question. What about all the Data thats in Docuemnts and Settings/username/Application Data/Mozilla/....etc.. Doesn't all that need to be brought over somehow?

Ryan.. I just wanted to say, Thank you. You're a frickin life saver. As for your deabte on dumping the International packs and such, I honestly think its a good idea. Like you said, you have a lot to do, you're not getting paid for this, and you probably have your own life. I use international stuff, so I'm biased against them or anything, and I don't mean any disrespect to those other international users other than me. Good job Ryan

I had 2 quick registry tweak questions: 1. How do I set the folder view to Icon 2. What are some websits that are good for registry tweaks. It's really tough to search through 40 pages of posts.

Quicktime is excellent. I used to hate it, but I use the full registered version, and it's great.

I don't know what these all mean. Hopefulyl someone can expand on this.

Can we pin this topic?

you can do it with no problems. You just need the right cables and connectors. My boss and co-worker have a Mac and a PC. It's really easy if you have USB keyboard and mouse. Belkin makes it. Option1 Option 2 This is what's on my desk now. But unsuable due to a monitor problem

I have a Palm Zire 72. I used Bluetooth to sync it wirelessly with 3 computers. (A mac, a Windows desktop at home, and a laptop). On the Windows Desktop, and the G5 Mac, I just hit the Hotsync button, and they find each other and all is peachy. With the Laptop, the Palm doesn't see the laptop unless I have 'My Bluetooth Places' open. Edit: If I close 'My Bluetooth Places' mid sync, it kills the hotsync. Any idea why this may be? Things to note: 1. I use a bluetooth mouse, which I just turn on, and it works fine. 2. The are already paired and stuff. 3. The bluetooth antenna is internal on the laptop. The Mac and Windows Desktop use USB doggles.

Ryan. Excellent job. You've made so many peoples live easier. I always had problems finding, and knowing which updates to do, and how. I've been lacking in internet for few weeks due to problems, so I see this thread with 20 pages of replies. It sucks to read 20 pages of questions, just to make sure you're up to date on things. Maybe you could start a new post, that you will post updates and things like that, with no other posts (like thank yous, and questions in it), so it would be easier to find out the latest details. (I know we can check your website, but it still would make it a bit easier). It's just an idea. Keep up the excellent work!