timmy2

I realize this may be heretical here but I use a batch file to install a long list of apps and updates after installing XP SP3. In the process I install IE7 and two related updates. The two updates fail to install. Here's the segment of my batch file: rem install IE7 and two related updates start /wait %1\XPUPD\IE7\IE7-WindowsXP-x86-enu.exe /passive /norestart start /wait %1\XPUPD\IE7\IE7-WindowsXP-KB938127-v2-x86-ENU.exe /passive /norestart /log:C:\938127.txt start /wait %1\XPUPD\IE7\IE7-WindowsXP-KB961260-x86-ENU.exe /passive /norestart /log:c:\961260.txt I'll paste the log file below but in a nutshell it says that IE7 isn't installed yet. What can I do to "register" IE7's installation so these updates will install? Thanks! One example log file output: [961260.txt] 0.375: ================================================================================ 0.375: 2009/03/24 16:41:22.562 (local) 0.375: d:\52506e14b626f72e1f16e3\update\update.exe (version 6.2.29.0) 0.375: Hotfix started with following command line: /passive /norestart /log:c:\961260.txt 0.375: FileVersion of C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe is Less Than 7.0.5730.11 0.375: Fist Condition in Test.IE7Installed.Section Failed 0.375: Exec Test.IE7SetupRunning.Section: Result SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Setup\7.0\WU Key Not Found 0.375: Condition Check for Line 1 of PreRequisite returned FALSE 0.390: KB961260 Setup encountered an error: The version of Internet Explorer you have installed does not match the update you are trying to install. 0.406: The version of Internet Explorer you have installed does not match the update you are trying to install. 0.406: Update.exe extended error code = 0xf0f4 0.406: Update.exe return code was masked to 0x643 for MSI custom action compliance.

Thank you for responding, Svend. Tonight I went through the process of creating another build and noticed nLite's warning about Outlook Express' connection to MHT files. I've learned a lesson from this that all recipes and tutorials need to be questioned and verified against others before being followed. I'll try your suggestion.

I used the latest nLite to create an XP Pro install for an Asus Eee PC. Worked great, except for this: When I open an MHT file using IE7 it is not rendered properly. Instead, the result looks like source code, starting with "From: Subject:.... Mime - Version 1 Content, etc. blah blah" There are no images and lots of equal signs within the text. I'm assuming this is either: SP3 IE7 having been installed with nLite (though I've since installed IE7 over, with no joy) Or I left something out of the install via nLite. One more thing: I subsequently installed Office 2003 Word and Outlook thinking they might be needed for MHT files to render. No change. I found a post in these forums where a fellow had a problem viewing MHT files and was told he needed Outlook Express. Bingo! I omitted it from the installation. I'd like to install it but see no way to do it. Please tell me how (of course other suggested fixes if I'm on the wrong track will be appreciated). Halp!