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Ive released Reg File Merger Reg File Merger Post

Here is my first try in C# 2.0: Reg File Merger merges multiple registry files into one single file. I think there isn't any app out there which does this job. Anyway, here it is. .NET Framework 2.0 required Download

XPize i386 patching feature wont add the extras. In order to accomplish what you want, visit the Unattended Guide of MSFN.

What if you switch your folder view to Icon?

Although Windows XP lets you set the size of icons up to 128x128, I think (and I'm sure of) that XP is not ready for that. What I did was to add 64x64, 96x96 and 128x128 sizes to icons and let Windows handle them. In mosr cases it looks good and consistent, but as you noticed, Windows XP is not ready for big icons. I will try to figure out a workaround, but it seems hard. About the second part of your post, thank you for the comments. I dont know exactly how many hours Ive spent with XPize, but they are a lot Version 2.5 was released around 17 of December 2004 and current version is 4.1. That gives you an idea.

Ok I will update the CPL for next one About the NET Framework, only XPize Settings needs it and it is fully compatible with it. I have both 1.1 and 2.0 installed and it works just fine

As you may well know, from all my time here at MSFN, I like people opinion and I like doing what the majority of users want (even if I do not agree with it). So, we ALL will choose what icon set to include in XPize. But I will add only one, because size is important for the unattended community

What if you look in the Support page in the XPize site? Also I include this because not everybody has problems with the modified console. You have the choice, and thats the important thing.

No time for a quick upload of the fixed 4.1. When I have time, I will add this fix and some other that may appear in these days. Dont worry, I will post when this happens.

NOT TESTED--> Try deleting the msgina.dll value in the registry. Go to HKLM Software XPize Files and delete it. Im not sure if this will work.

Bagsnak: Maybe the FontSubstitutes pointing to Tahoma is the reason. I will look at it flupke: I need to know where those icons are stored, so I can replace them with nicer ones. I will try to find them.

Thanks for posting this.

I didnt have time to read the whole thread, but if you whoever can tell me that this method makes the XPize installation on Win2000 pleasant and worthy, I will make a sticky for it. Probably, some people is interested on this.

I will be adding a cursor set in future releases. The hard thing is to decide which one

It is not an XPize bug. It is a Windows limitation. Simply dont install the command line colors mod and problem solved.

4.1 is out. Check if your issue have benn solved, if not, re-post them in the 4.1 sticky post. Thanks

Sorry for the delay in posting this new update guys. There is a sticky post about XPize 4.1. Please, move the discussion there and dont forget to re-post yous issues if they havent been solved. Thanks

XPize 4.1 MCE ****** What's new in 4.1: Files: - Removed batmeter.dll Resources: - Modified icon 161 in shell32.dll - Modified icon 182 in shell32.dll - Modified icon 184 in shell32.dll - Modified icon 185 in shell32.dll - Modified icon 186 in shell32.dll - Modified icon 187 in shell32.dll - Modified icon 16710 in shell32.dll - Modified icon 16715 in shell32.dll - Modified icon 16717 in shell32.dll - Modified icon 16718 in shell32.dll - Modified icon 16721 in shell32.dll Miscellaneous / 3rd Party Files: - Modified icon 345 in mspub.exe (128x128 icon size support) - Removed icon 182 in wcesmgr.exe - Removed icon 183 in wcesmgr.exe Extras: - Universal Logon Screen - Royale installed as a separate VS (no Luna + Royale) XPize Settings: - Updated to version 1.3.8.0 - Main window resizable XPize Reloader: - Option to run silently on Startup (repatches hotfixed files without user interaction) I386 Patching: - Fixed batt.dll - Fixed irprops.cpl - Fixed telephon.cpl - Fixed liccpa.cpl Switches: - Added /nomsxml3.dll (skips msxml3.dll on install) - Added /noquartz.dll (skips quartz.dll on install) - Added /noreloader (skips option to run XPize Reloader silently on Startup) Installer: - Checks if XPize is already installed - Checks if .NET Framework is installed - Checks if System Restore Service is running - Checks if user has 32-bit color depth Uninstaller: - The RestoreXPize.txt temp file is deleted - FontSubstitutes reg value is set to default Other: - Updated Uxtheme Patcher - Some cleaning and optimizations - Some GUI improvements ****** Advanced Info: ****** Silent switch: /S (this switch is case sensitive) Example: ECHO. ECHO Installing XPize ECHO Please wait... start /wait %systemdrive%\Install\XPize\XPize.exe /S You can also create an XPized Windows CD using the I386 Patching Feature, which also has silent switches support. Example: xpize.exe /S /mode=i386 /source=C:\XPCD\I386 /dest=C:\Users\XPero\Desktop or (in the case that the path has spaces, you need to surround the switch with " ") xpize.exe /S /mode=i386 /source=C:\XPCD\I386 "/dest=C:\Many Users\XPero Rulez\Desktop" Note 1: The order of the switches is not relevant. Note 2: /source and /dest are only available when used with /mode=i386 Note 3: All the switches can be used in the normal way (not silent). They will change the default values. Note 4: /mode switch supports this two values: i386 (i386 patching) or normal Advanced switches: /norestore <---no system restore point creation /nouxtheme <---no uxtheme patch /nofiles <---none of files are patched /nodll <---no dll are patched /noexe <---no exe are patched /nocpl <---no cpl are patched /noocx <---no ocx are patched /noadmin <---no administrative tools patched /nooe <---no outlook express patched /nomisc <---no miscellaneous files patched /noextras <---no extras installed /noskins <---no skins installed /noicons <---no custom icons installed /noboot <---no boot screen installed /nologon <---no logon installed /noscreen <---no screensaver installed /nowall <---no wallpapers installed /notask <---no taskswitchxp installed /nocmd <---no console colors mod installed /nomsxml3 <---no msxml3.dll installed /noquartz <---no quartz.dll installed /noreloader <---no automatic reloading in the background Example: xpize.exe /S /norestore /nouxtheme /noextras ****** Download Note 1: Uninstall previous versions before installing this one. Note 2: Windows x64 bit is not supported. Note 3: Lite version is the same as normal, except that all 128x128 icons have been removed. Many thanks to all of you guys who have helped in the bughunting and my gracious mirrorers. Sorry for the my delay in posting this new update, but I couldn't do it before. Thanks Enjoy

I'm currently developing "Reg File Merger", written in C# 2.0. It will do what you are requesting

OK, I will keep default ones untouched

Try closing ALL applications before installing XPize (including antivirus)

Please, post a screenshot cuz I' myslef cannot test laptops stuff, because I dont have one. Thanks

It isnt really a XPize issue. Simply use classic theme (dont select Royale for install. Use /notheme switch. In the Unattended subforums you can find more help about OEM branding.

New version will have /nomsxml3 and /noquartz switches.

The theme issue will be fixed for next version