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u can make a batch file that will run on "default" users , so if u ever create a new account, it will be run always [HKEY_USERS\.Default\Software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce] "autoconfig"="C:\\Windows\\autoconfig.cmd" autoconfig being the name of your .cmd file regards

ya, u can do that... xcopy "%Systemdrive%\Install\Cookies\*.*" "whereecer u put cookies" /Y or just put it in $Docs foilder, \username\cookies i think i the default location regards

unattended is the only way 2 go if its not good enough for your unattended cd its not good enough 2 install regards

haha , thats funny

good good

maybe try something simple like setting the value to 1? did the logoff thing work?

in gpedit .. user config > admin templates > start menu & taskbar > remove logoff from start menu > disable it regards

try a registry tweak for the overlay prob http://winguides.com is a good site, also try http://tweakxp.com but for the log off thing, do u use xp pro by chance? try 2 reenable it with gpedit.msc (type that from run) it could be something simple as it got turned off regards

what about installing it with installrite on your sp2 system & building an install kit & transfering it?

the variable isnt %program files% its %programfiles% without the space regards

just makes sure windows will find it... if u add only 1 , windows may not "find" the location, ive always heard its best 2 use 2 in paths regards

if u want them ALL off, just use this [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VisualEffects] "VisualFXSetting"=dword:00000002 hope it helps

why would u wanna? unless u have a pirated key & are wanting it 2 work with your 2k retail cd lol regards

i wouldnt exactly call norton or ZA a good firewall, but thats me the windows XP SP2 firewall is sposed 2 be good for MOST End Users (personally i havent tested it) if u want a good software firewall other then the ones stated above, i would try kerio... its free, but after 30days u lose the cookie filtering & ad Blocking (which most browsers have now anyways) regards

double backslash can be used in .reg files to, for paths.. c:\\Windows\\Resources\\Themes\\mytheme.theme as an example... i think your inf code is ok tho... i havent tested it personally, but it looks ok (i could be wrong, i havent been using inf files very long)

also, if you've never used a firewall, i would "play" with it first, cuz if u set it up & its done wrong, u wont be able 2 let any computer connect 2 u or u wont be able 2 connect 2 the net regards

i dunno what OS your using ( i will assume xp pro), but cant u give all users limited access & disable ms word from connecting 2 the net? (similar 2 what was said above, but a bit different with the firewall, u wouldnt need a firewall for this job if u dont it correctly) regards

also.. installrite does have some slight drawbacks

hey ive just recently done that myself, u can do it via reg file.. using mytheme.icl,iconindex Example: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer] "MyIcon"="C:\Windows\Icons\Mytheme.icl,10" Note: This path isnt a valid path for an icon, i just used it as an example providing your icon theme is called "MyTheme.icl" easiest way is 2 record the changes with a registry program like regsnap save it as a reg file, or u can replace the icons in the following files instead ( ive opted 2 do it this way cuz i dont like the default icons at all) Shell32.dll Explorer.exe MyDocs.dll are the files that hold the icons u need 2 change regards, hope this helps

try ProductID ? regards

did u use the hacked uxtheme.dll ? also, about the bootscreen, just put the files in system32 & call them something like myboot1 myboot2 and so on, then in boot.ini append /Kernel=myboot1.exe 2 your boot path regards

did u put the install folder inside $OEM$ ? like it says 2 do? EDIT: u also need the appropriate function in your winnt.sif file for the $OEM$ 2 work, look in ref.chm regards

an easier alternative would probly be taskkill goto cmd and type taskkill /? for a list of switches driversigning policy only allows windows 2 use 3rdparty drivers, it shouldnt cause that, same if u were 2 goto control panel > system > hardware tab > driver signing > ignore regards

for the "shortcut to" 1, u need [ ] in your command just do 1 at a time & see whats causing it