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It would be if I still used your first example bootcfg /RAW /A WITH the /A BUT then there would be another problem because every time you execute the kernel.ccmd it would add /Kernel=OEMKrnl0.exe to the first line. multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional test" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl1.exe Would become multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional test" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl1.exe /Kernel=OEMKrnl3.exe /Kernel=OEMKrnl8.exe /Kernel=OEMKrnl5.exe That's why I chose to dump the /A and rewrite the entire line everytime. It wouldn't matter if this whole thing was just for a unique bootwindow on the cd, you would only use the kernel.cmd once every install but I'm planning to use it on a daily basis on my own computer.

Ha, that worked. But not all icons got changed, I ignored the windows protection popups and restarted, repeated the process but... Oh, but wait, .. I wanted to say that everything was changed except the my, computer and my documents, ... but that has to be language dependant, isn't it? Mhh, but than again, .. your icons of MiPC, hard drives, cd, and trashcan are all changed. Why don't mine?

OK, I found it; The example below works BUT, and I don't know if that is a problem, the script adds a space after multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional test" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl1.exe So it becomes this after 8 tries; multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional test"********/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl1.exe The * are the spaces (it's hard to illustrate spaces in this forum) This is the working script @echo off SET /A NUM=%RANDOM% %% 10 IF %NUM%==1 GOTO Num1 IF %NUM%==2 GOTO Num2 IF %NUM%==3 GOTO Num3 IF %NUM%==4 GOTO Num4 IF %NUM%==5 GOTO Num5 IF %NUM%==6 GOTO Num6 IF %NUM%==7 GOTO Num7 IF %NUM%==8 GOTO Num8 IF %NUM%==9 GOTO Num9 :Num0 bootcfg /RAW "/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl0.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num1 bootcfg /RAW "/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl1.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num2 bootcfg /RAW "/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl2.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num3 bootcfg /RAW "/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl3.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num4 bootcfg /RAW "/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl4.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num5 bootcfg /RAW "/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl5.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num6 bootcfg /RAW "/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl6.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num7 bootcfg /RAW "/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl7.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num8 bootcfg /RAW "/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl8.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num9 bootcfg /RAW "/noexecute=optin /fastdetect /Kernel=OEMKrnl9.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END EXIT

hmm, fresh install of windows, and I just ececute the kernel.cmd. It didn't work and so the boot.ini file does not change. I did a little research and this however, DOES change the boot.ini @echo off echo. bootcfg /RAW /A "/Kernel=OEMKrnl0.exe" /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 PAUSE EXIT There has to be a " to open and close. So my conclusion is that the first part doesn't work. I tried IF %NUM%=1 GOTO Num1, ... but no avail. Any clues? I will do further research myself but help is welcome.

anyone any ideas on my last post?

lol, manually update icons? Not a chance.. But I will try it on a fresh install, was allready planning on that yesterdaynight but it was allready 2am.

Tried that once, got too many unexpected stuff happening back then. Abandoned this method, but thanks anyway.

Could you also answer this question please? I installed Guireplacer1.4 and placed the Gand icons .dll in the modules folder but i can't start Guireplacer, I get some error of a script in Internet Explorer. Maybe Guireplacer1.4 is not SP2 ready? Do you know of any other Guireplacer tool? (for use with the gand icons) Thanks

Yes, I thought so too, untill I got several BSOD's and winnt 'no-go's' from text -mode setup. After removing the ;SetupMgrTag it was solved. Strange, but acceptable given most Microsoft software have twists I installed Guireplacer1.4 and placed the icons in the modules folder but i can't start Guireplacer, I get some error of a script in Internet Explorer. Maybe not SP2 ready? Do you know of any other Guireplacer tool? (for use with the gand icons) Thanks

I'm surprised your winnt.sif even works because it begins with ';SetupMgrTag'. Winnt.sif should only begin with [Data].

Hey, just asking..

Would Windows install faster when one would decompress the more heavier files like OEMBIOS.BI_ (12 mb), ... THEN burning them to a dvd? I mean, I386 is full of compressed files and we use a whole lot of files that we modify and next putting them back uncompressed. Like the winnt.si_ or svcpack.in_, ... There is a whole lot of room on a dvd. Or would the uncompressed files just take longer to copy in the textmode stage?

I tried the random bootscreen but it doesn't work (yet). I called a oemkernel.cmd file with the codes above as the first thing in RunOnceEx. I think it has been executed but as I said but it doesn't work. Any ideas? Edit; I used a spare hd for testing the commands, it seems it doesn't work. I must have tried a trillion changes (some very doubtfull, but that's beside the point). Normally the script should add '/Kernel=OEMKrnl0.exe' tot the boot.ini, right? And that via bootcfg, right? Script in RunOnceEx: REG ADD %KEY%\001 /VE /D "Setting custom kernel..." /f REG ADD %KEY%\001 /V 1 /D "%systemdrive%\install\Kernel.cmd" /f Script in Kernel.cmd: cmdow @ /HID SET /A NUM=%RANDOM% %% 10 IF NUM=1 GOTO Num1 IF NUM=2 GOTO Num2 IF NUM=3 GOTO Num3 IF NUM=4 GOTO Num4 IF NUM=5 GOTO Num5 IF NUM=6 GOTO Num6 IF NUM=7 GOTO Num7 IF NUM=8 GOTO Num8 IF NUM=9 GOTO Num9 :Num0 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl0.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num1 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl1.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num2 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl2.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num3 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl3.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num4 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl4.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num5 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl5.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num6 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl6.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num7 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl7.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num8 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl8.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num9 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl9.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :END EXIT

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ok thanks for the code but where does the code go? I assume in a batch file that you call from [GuiRunOnce] in winnt.sif? Also, '(Stuff for screen one)' is the place to put what (exactly)? I'm guessing here but could this be correct for use with 6 different bootscreens? SET /A NUM=%RANDOM% %% 6 IF NUM=1 GOTO Num1 IF NUM=2 GOTO Num2 IF NUM=3 GOTO Num3 IF NUM=4 GOTO Num4 IF NUM=5 GOTO Num5 :Num0 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl0.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num1 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl1.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num2 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl2.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num3 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl3.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num4 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl4.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :Num5 bootcfg /RAW /A /Kernel=OEMKrnl5.exe /ID 1 bootcfg /Timeout 0 GOTO END :END

Hey Alanoll, could you please explain the method you use to randomize bootscreens on the cd? I have 2 favs wich I can't choose from, with your help I could use 'em both, and maybe expand my choices in a while. Thanks (a lot)

AAAHHH!! Just found the solution; Seems that Starskin was part of the solution. Select any theme from within starskin, edit to your likings and THEN go to the standard windows theme selecter. It updated something and the screens are displayed correctly now (no more black screens). Then simply save your custom theme and that one will allways work even without StarSkin and that was the purpose for unattended use.

mmmhh, I just installed Starskin and that proggie seems to accept the msstyles. Strange, very strange. Still the same question remains; _ the sp2 uxtheme.dll is correctly patched because starskin DOES show me the visual styles. (tell me if i'm wrong) _ Standard double clicking or choosing from the pulldown menu as in my previous post does't do the job to it's full extent. Then what is the difference?

I think I know how to do all this but can you just tell me where to download those fantastic icons? I searched themexp.org but no avail. thanks

I use the same language windows, same problem. I don't think it has anything to do with the language though, I'm also very sure I used the correct SP2 uxtheme.dll. Just like you I can use other themes (or make one myself) but it looks like the msstyle part is not working. But the really strange thing about this is that I can use the royale.msstyles from the Biohazard topic here on msn. Is there anything different using .themes in SP1 and SP2? Anyone? Thanks Below a picture of the described effect on a partially working theme.

That's it, thanks a lot!

Ok but what about his second question? I tried to find something on the Symantec pages about updating NAV2003 BEFORE installing it. It would come in handy to not only have the latest antivir defs but also the latest patches. That is why this thread is interesting to me, I already knew about the possibility to update the definitions but not about the security updates. There are 2 security updates to nav2003 when first installed, both of witch need a restart. Very annoying.

yup, indeed. I'll tell you how it got this far. Picture this; _ installing 2 pc's at the same time, both with seperate problems. Pc1 won't install network card untill I found out that it ONLY installs with the specific driver on a diskette. It so happens I'm in the middle of a renovation and I don't know where that one has gone. Went to the local pc shop to get a copy. NEVER buy a sweex network card. pc2 didn't wanna install sound drivers for some reason, resolved that fairly quickly. Other problems emerging with drivers not being compatible with SP2. Finally I was up to my third install to get my unattended SP2 cd perfectly right (on pc2 'caus pc1 was ok) untill I noticed a program called 'All to Wave' had a problem with directX 8 not being installed. I thought that was a bit weird and I took a look at dxdiag; completely overlooked what Tsunami pointed out in his screenshot. Never get angry with a pc... mmh I was ready to smash the thing, believe you me. Maybe an empty stumach had anything to do with it... I really thought that somehow SP2 f*ked up by not installing DX9.0c. If I didn't posted the problem here it probably would have taken me some more time. Thanks, grtz, esp

Hello, I slipstreamed SP2 manually into win xp prof. Later when using this cd to install a different pc I noticed directx 5 was still in place. I thought that directx 9.0c came with SP2? Anyway, checked with dxdiag and the first item that appears is ddraw.dll with version 5.03.2600.2180, so that is directx 5. At first I thougt I made a mistake somewhere but when i tried to install directx 9.0c redistributable the setup actually skips the installation part (the part where u see the progress bar) and ends immediatly at the last page saying "The components installed are now ready for use" but it actually have not been installed, when i enter dxdiag.exe its still DX5. Websetup doesn't help either, all the installers just finfish witin 2 seconds stating "The components installed are now ready for use" as if everything is fine. What am I miussing here?

I had the same problem as 'iSmart' in your sticky topic, a BSOD after reboot after text-mode stage. I can't give you the info you asked for because the motherboard is no longer in my posession. Motherboard; Asus K8V-SE Deluxe There are 2 (!) RAID controllers on that board, Promise 20378 RAID controller and the VT8237 RAID controller. First I created a raid 0 configuration using the Promise controller, thus using si3112r driver with known result. I just created a new raid 0 configuration using the VT8237 RAID controller and that worked. Maybe this info still helped.