Takeshi

The actual scripts are not stored in the registry but by default inside the Group Policy folder (and logon scripts in the User Profile folder in addition). The implementation and configuring of the scripts are set by GP (which is reflected in the HKLM and HKCU policy registry keys according to the settings).

This usually happens after Windows had an improper shutdown and should go away the next time you shutdown Windows properly.

1. Clear the AutoComplete in: IE > Tools > Int Options > Content >Autocomplete. 2. Manually delete the typed URL history in the registry. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs As for the index.dat, simply boot into another admin account and manually delete the whole Content.IE5 folder.

You mean the Tour Windows XP in All Programs > Accessories? (part of OOBE?)

Sorry it didn't quite work. Did you start with the original XP CD source? I don't know if nLite removed the files needed for E Asian languages (you didn't mention Korean). The last time I did it it seemed to work (using Win XP EN), but I included UserLocale and InputeLocale entries. It maybe because you need to install a particular CJK IME to get it to work. Try: [RegionalSettings] LanguageGroup = 1, 9 SystemLocale = 00000809 UserLocale = 00000809 InputLocale = 0809:00000809, 0404:00000404 0404:00000404 means Chinese Traditional, US Keyboard (there is no UK keyboard combo with CJK IMEs). You can substitute for another combo as long as it's one of the CJK languages. I added a detailed list of CJK localeID combinations here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=36760 PS. I've checked on my uA installation and the item [√] Install Files for E Asian languages is ticked and greyed out so it must have been installed automatically and not afterwards (i.e. same with localised CJK WinXP versions).

It has to be an admin account to do it. Changing an account name does not change everything - the name in the user profile is not changed if I remember correctly.

Even for a totally attended installation Windows Welcome does not let you create accounts other than the Administrator. After the Computer name and Password screen, it goes straight to Date and Time Settings screen. You'd normally add others user accounts interactively afterwards or use a batch file for unattended install.

Sysprep is for preparing an OS installation for cloning to other computers. You can add Sysprep to run automatically at the end of an unattended install on a reference computer. Then it will be suitable for making an image for deployment. The image can be on a CD but more commonly on a network server. Add a Sysprep folder in: $OEM$\$1 so after install the folder will reside on the root of C. The Sysprep folder must contain: sysprep.exe, setupcl.exe, and sysprep.inf. There is a huge amount of info on M$ website.

I replied to a thread on Admin password only 1-2 days ago here. Have a look. But I quite agree a clean install is preferable.

Is someone trying to logon at PC2?

There were some problems with some programs when SP2 first came out. Most programs vendors have since released updated versions or fixes to run comfortably with SP2 so it's well worth checking their websites.

How about: [GuiUnattended] OemSkipWelcome=0 Or even leave out: [GuiUnattended] AdminPassword="*" EncryptedAdminPassword=NO

[Data] AutoPartition=1 AutoPartition=0 duplicated and conflicting entries [Unattended] OemPreinstall=No should it be Yes?

I've just opened your latest version and everything displays correctly (1240x1024, 144DPI). I personally would prefer that any unchecked option will be left alone (whatever it is set at) rather than reset to default. When used in an unattended installation, default reg values are there anyway so no further action is needed. When used in Windows as a standalone tweaking program, it would be much easier if it only changes the items checked; otherwise I would have to remember what has already been changed the next time I use it to keep those settings. And what is the Enable Prefetcher value in "Speed up Prefetcher"? One more suggestion: it'd be nice to have the program name on the window title.

The locale IDs for CJK language IMEs are quite complicated and the M$ list is far from complete. The IMEs (Input Method Editors) are methods using a sequence of keys on the keyboard to type to input a character. They do not necessarily represent different written languages. Thus Phonetic and ChangJie are two different IMEs to input the same Chinese Traditional text. To classify ChT/ChS under Taiwan, HK, PRC etc is also far from satisfactory. Broadly speaking, PRC uses ChS (0804). HK commonly follows what is available under Taiwan (ChT, 0404) rather than what is available under HK. This is what I have discovered: it tells you what code stands for which IME. ChT = Chinese (Traditional) ChS = Chinese (Simplified) 0411:00000411 Japanese 0411:E0010411 Japanese Input System MS-IME 2002 0412:E0010412 Korean IME 2000 0412:00000412 Korean 0404:00000404 ChT US Keyboard 0804:00000804 ChS US Keyboard 0404:E0010404 ChT Phonetic 0804:E0010804 ChS QuanPin 0404:E0020404 ChT ChangJie 0804:E0020804 ChS ShuangPin 0404:E0030404 ChT Quick 0804:E0030804 ChS ZhengMa 0404:E0040404 ChT Big5 0404:E0050404 ChT Array 0804:E0050804 ChS NeiMa 0404:E0060404 ChT DaYi 0404:E0070404 ChT Unicode 0404:e0080404 ChT Microsoft New Phonetic 0404:e0090404 ChT Microsoft New ChangJie 0804:E00E0804 ChS Microsoft PinYin 0404:E01F0404 ChT Alphanumeric

If you just move the XP installation from D to C, it won't boot and work properly because all the paths in the registry would be all wrong (including the entries relating to the drive letter and page file). Your best bet is just do a clean install on C.

Umm...I've at various times installed different lang IMEs in additional to En, including German and French (when using MUI) and E Asian languages on desktop computer and never have any problems logging on with different languages installed. I've also installed E Asian lang on my laptop using XP Pro En and Remote Desktop from LT to DK worked OK (with both using EN at the same time) with no logging on problems afterwards. Have you tried installing both EN and GER IMEs on both computers permanently and see if there are any problems logging on without RD and with RD? And try switching to the same lang on both computers first. I've not tried MCE and don't know if there is a bug with MCE.

That would trigger activation, I'd imagine.

"Your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page" means the ActiveX security setting is too high in IE, Tools, Internet Options, Security: ActiveX controls and Plug-ins: Download signed ActiveX controls Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins both should be enabled to use Windows Update manually. As to SP2, try copying the SP2 exe file to the HD first.

Are you trying to make a shortcut to one of the CP items on the desktop? e.g. R click desktop > New Shortcut > control userpasswords2 would make a shortcut to open the classic user applet. You can put control (or control.exe) in a script.

I can easily delete one of the subfolders in C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\temporary internet files\content.ie5\ in the same Windows installation. I suspect the problem is a corrupt index. Try a chkdsk.

The sysprep.inf file must be located in the same folder as Sysprep.

when i go to MS to download it, its default language is arabic, wtf??? i chose english BUT nothing works. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You have to click the [Go] button.

There are loads of info on M$ website: search Sysprep and you have pages of links. Many refer to possible problems using Sysprep. There are some points to watch: 1. You should not use EFS on any folders in the master image. 2. Customised settings are only replicated to all users if applied to the Admin account (a change in SP2: KB 887816). 3. Desktop icons will be removed (KB 307543). Each computer should have its unique SID in a workgroup (when not joined to a domain).

You have my sympathy is trying to sort this out! Try this: LanguageGroup = 1 UserLocale = 00001009 InputLocale = 1009:00011009, 0c0c:00011009 1009:00011009 = En Can(MulitLin) 0c0c:00011009= French-Can