JasonGW

I don't know why .CMD *wouldn't* work, but mine is .bat and it works *flawlessly*. Jason

In Nero, just go file-->Open and browse to the ISO file. Nero will prompt you to insert a blank CD and it will burn it properly for you. In the FileType dialog you will have to click the drop-down and select the line item that lists *.ISO. As an alternative, you could double-click the ISO (assuming it isn't associated with something already) and select Nero as the program you want to use to open it with. Jason

Does anyone even know what I am talking about? Jason

How do you use this in an unattended install? I can't seem to find any info on how to use a vbs during installation. I use RunOnceEx and CMDLINES.TXT, with a couple of batch files for apps that don't like RunOnceEx. Otherwise, very slick! It works nice! Jason

I'm gonna pull my frickin' hair out. I've got a nice, juicy Regtweaks.reg that I import at t12, which is the Default User Profile. I have verified that ALMOST all the tweaks work properly in every user profile, except for a couple. The only one that REALLY is p***ing me off those is MinAnimate=0. I have VERIFIED that it's in the HKU\.Default key that's appropriate, yet even with that being the case the damned new user profiles ALWAYS have MinAnimate=1. is the code I use in my Regtweaks.reg file. I KNOW it's reading the file, because as I said, the setting is there in the default profile in registry, but for whatever reason it doesn't stick when a new user account logs in.If this has been asked before I apologize; searches for MinAnimate yield 0 results. If you can help me out here I would be HUGELY appreciative. Thanks! Jason

Ah, now we're getting somewhere. link to regshot registry monitoring - Read usage instructions and description there. Also, you aren't the only one missing something. There have been things things I wanted to do since six months, and then suddenly one day discover how it can be done. So keep on at it, it will pay off! Thanks I'll read over this crazy thing right away. It would be nice if we could make a slick little program to integrate these changes right into the install source of the WinXP CD. nLite does a great job with some of this already and would seem a likely place to implement these customizations, but it might, from the sounds of other board members, be outside the range of nLite's scope. Although I have to say, Nuhi has added a LOT of tweaks already, so maybe hope isn't lost after all Jason

Glad I'm not the only one missing things, LOL What is RegShot? Jason

Oh I'm not contesting Alanoll's contribution, I am sure he's awesome from some of the posts I've read! I did read the regtweaks though, and I have integrated the regtweaks.reg file into my unattended install but it still doesn't cover the areas I've listed (otherwise I wouldn't list them) I will review the MS website for parameters on 2003's winnt.sif; I didn't think about removing components via that method (silly, given that my previous-to-nLite version of 2000 used precisely that method to remove a lot of inane components.) Anyway, I'm still hoping for some more info! Thanks! Jason

Only for those that don't know how to search, and be specific while at the same time general. Using the " + - and such also improve results. On the contrary I know plenty about searching. The search engine simply isn't all that great at integrating into these forums. Forums such as phpBB have vastly superior search systems. Regardless of that, though, I didn't come here looking for a p***ing match, I came in hoping to find out from some of MSFN's knowledgeable and experienced members if I can accomplish the tasks I am hoping to. I would hope that a moderator, of all people, would set an example and lean toward constructive assistance rather than being confrontational. I look forward to anything constructive you might have to offer! Thanks, Jason

Yes, I searched for over a week before deciding to post. I have found and am using the regtweaks.reg file, but it doesn't cover any of the above scenarios. In addition, searching is less than productive here sometimes because: 1. The search function sucks so bad it's nearly useless 2. People don't always use any consistent terminology or phrasing when discussing specific tweaks. I appreciate your concern and hope to learn some good info! Jason

I'd like to say on behalf of everyone here who is me, that hell yes I would use such a program Jason

So did this work for your unattended install? Is the setting properly disabled for all users? Jason

This began as a thread in the nLite forum where I was making a suggestion about tweaks I would like to see enabled. Well, it appears that some of these are considered "User tweaks" rather than "General tweaks". To me they aren't all that "user-tweakish", but I suppose it's a matter of opinion. Anyway, I've searched over and over and can't find info on how to do these. The MSFN forum search is pretty useless, sadly. So I thought I would post here and ask if anyone could point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance! WINDOWS XP/2003: 1. Disable the fade effects located in Display Properties-->Appearance--Effects (This as a DEFAULT. This is NOT intended as being a user-specific tweak, I don't want my users having a choice in this. 2. Enable "Show Icon in Notification Area when Connected" by Default. (This as a default setting. It's important and useful for admins when talking to users on the phone to have a quick way to see if the user's network connection is down or not.) 3. Set Start Menu property defaults via nLite: a) Small/Large icons cool.gif # of icons in Most Recent Used programs list c) Disable/Enable My Pictures d) Disable/Enable My Music e) Disable/Enable My Documents f) Disable/Enable My Recent Documents g) Disable/Enable My Network Places If the subitems of #3 are considered "User Specific tweaks" I can understand that, but where would one find the info on how to set these as defaults in your Windows XP installation? 4. Specify the MenuShowDelay value in increments of 100 (seems the only relevant value scale to me; I use 100) (This as a SYSTEM default, and it is NOT a user specific tweak. I don't want my users having a choice in this, period.) 5. Enable Taskbar Media Player menu by default (User specific tweak, A-OK!) 6. Specify Default User Profile properties to reflect the above tweaks (I see this as a SYSTEM tweak, not as a user specific tweak.) WINDOWS 2003 SERVER: 1. Remove Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (Component Removal) 2. Disable Manage Your Server default popup (System Tweak) 3. Enable Remote Administration by default (System Tweak) Those are the biggies I can think about right now. I will update this posting if more come to mind!

Ah, thank you, I didn't know that Jason

I just moved over everything I had in my XP image (which worked fine) and tried it with my Win2K image, but not one piece of it installed. Does RunOnceEx not work with Win2K? Is there an alternative? Jason

Yeah, but just TRY installing it on a Windows 98 box! Of course, if you're using Win98, you're obviously insane anyway... Jason

OK, so what about *configuration* ? For example, I tend to turn all the emulation options ON and to configure the Virtual Drive to letter V:\ (easier to remember it's VIRTUAL that way . Any chance of getting that level of control AND install silently via CMDLines.txt? Jason