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Hello swgreed. I tried that, but it didn't work correctly. We need to have this in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\List Contents\command C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /C DIR "%1" /B /O /S>"%1""_CONTENTS LIST.TXT" If I just use %1, I will not get that entry, because it will just be ignored. Anyways, REG ADD "HKCR\Folder\shell\List Contents\command" /ve /d "%COMSPEC% /C DIR ""%%1\"" /B /O /S>""%%1\""\"_CONTENTS LIST.TXT"" works for me. Afterdawn is right. If we use "Directory", we still need to have the same entry in the "Drive".

Nice SiMoNsAyS, maxXPsoft and Yzöwl! We have a lot of options now. Question, how can you change the file name of the text file from "dirlist.txt" to [DIRECTORYNAME].txt? Especially maxXPsoft and Yzöwl, because I don't understand hex values.

Thanks for the link. But I can't figure out how to use it.

Well, I don't know about that browser pop up, because I'm not using it. I use BitTornado, with no bull$h!t. Just in case you want to make a switch from bittorrent to bittornado, it is easier to install (just use /S), or if you want a customized version, I created an msi here. http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showto...ndpost&p=241182 No switch needed too.

I'm looking for that tool too.

Nice work. But I still don't get the purpose of a "switchless" installer. What are the other differences between this version and the original installer other than being "switchless"?

Updated again. 1. All problems solved! Including the name of the output file. 2. Converted to batch.

I'm glad to see it's working for you now. Again, I'm sorry for the typo error earlier. That would be great. Thanks. EDIT: THE CODE IS EDITED AGAIN BECAUSE I FOUND ANOTHER TYPO ERROR.

Thanks prathapml for the brilliant suggestion. I totally forgot about using a batch file! I will convert the regfile to batch.

Sorry, I miss typed the code. Please try the edited code again.

I created a registry tweak similar to the very popular CMD HERE tweak. This tweak gives me the option to make a list of all the files inside the folder/drive when I right-click on it. It is very usefull for people like me who wants to make a printable list of their huge collections (mp3's for example). Here is the tweak. (EDIT: PROBLEMS SOLVED) Save this as a batch file. REG ADD "HKCR\Folder\shell\List Contents\command" /ve /d "%COMSPEC% /C DIR ""%%1\"" /B /O /S>""%%1\""\"_CONTENTS LIST.TXT"" When I right-click a folder and select "List Contents", a text file named "[FOLDERNAME]_CONTENTS LIST.TXT" will be created OUTSIDE that directory containing the list of all the files. NOTE: It doesn't work on CDs.. ALL PROBLEMS SOLVED!!! Well, not really.. Because it doesn't work on CDs.. Thanks to prathapml for giving me the idea of using a batch file instead of a reg file.

That's not what I mean.

Hmm.. I think I'm the one who introduces this to him.

I edit my msi's directly too. For example, WinXP Manager. I have to edit the msi because I have to remove a custom action that scans the NetFramework. If I don't remove that, I will not be able to install it with my unattended installation. I'm not sure if mst's can do that.

Really? In the previous versions I only use /S. Then I just register with a regfile.

Thanks for the info 1chaoticadult. I have a lot of options now.

ORCA, 7Zip, Total Commander? I'll try them.

Question: Is there a tool that extracts the contents of the msi? I saw an article saying that there is a tool from Microsft's Website (part of MSI SDK), but I can't find it, and I'm not sure if it really exists.

You really registered??

Just copy the everything in CD1 to a folder. Then copy the contents of CD2 to that folder too. That's all. Don't move the cab files inside the CMPNENTS folder to your I386.

There are a lot. RegSnap, System Mechanic, etc..

i created a silent installer for myself too. but is isn't as small as ryan's installer. i can upload it if anyone is interested. Edit: Here it is. This is just an alternative. Of course, ryan's installer is better because it is smaller. http://tinyurl.com/6shtp

Ok. I checked the one of the packages. It is the Extract.exe: Extract Cabinet from http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techi...g/extract-o.asp. There is no registry entry required, and you only need the EXE.

MSI's always do that. But sometimes, those aren't important. Especially for DLLs that are installed with the msi. In most cases, you don't need those registry entries to run the program. They are just automatically genrated by the msi. For example, the registry entries in the HKCR\CLSID. I'm not sure and I don't know the real explanation for this. Maybe someone more knowledgeable can teach us. Let me check one of the packages again.

I combined the conetens of the two cds, and it installs without a problem.