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Try this thread using an inf file or This one using a reg file

Due to a recent request, I have made a very similar inf to the previous one; the main difference being that it has all of the SP2 Services from Black Vipers Site. I have stuck some commented basic instructions at the top for those who require help. The services are all set at BVs 'SAFE' settings again, so all you should have to do is change the 0x0? bit on the ones you wish to have different. This file will only Install using a command line, i.e right click -> install will not work; this is by design. For Home Edition SP2 Users Rundll32.exe setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection HomeInstall 128 .\sp2serv.inf or Rundll32.exe setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection HomeInstall 132 <drive>\<path>\sp2serv.inf For Professional Edition SP2 Users Rundll32.exe setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection ProInstall 128 .\sp2serv.inf or Rundll32.exe setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection ProInstall 132 <drive>\<path>\sp2serv.inf Hope it helps others! <edit> I have upped it again due to a small error </edit> sp2serv.inf

You need to identify the adapters first using their Inf IDs Here is an example: [NetAdapters] Adapter1=params.Adapter1 Adapter2=params.Adapter2 [params.Adapter1] InfID="PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0066&SUBSYS_10001695&REV_A1\3&13C0B0C5&0&20" ConnectionName="NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller" [params.Adapter2] InfID="PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8139&SUBSYS_90011695&REV_10\4&3B1D9AB8&0&5840" ConnectionName="Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC" [params.MS_TCPIP] AdapterSections=params.MS_TCPIP.Adapter1, params.MS_TCPIP.Adapter2 [params.MS_TCPIP.Adapter1] SpecificTo=Adapter1 [params.MS_TCPIP.Adapter2] SpecificTo=Adapter2 this does not include all the options in each section, just the ones pertinent to your request. hope it Helps!

I haven't tried it, unfortunately my desire to run free only software on my current setup, prevents me from using a VM to make tests. I was under the same impression you were until I read the MS line regarding Cmdlines.txt. I've serarched high and low for information, and came across the InstallFilesPath line in [unattended] quite by accident in some sysprep notes. I thought it worth a mention, you never know, we might get lucky. Normally, I'd have simply dismissed it, but since it was along very similar lines to FeTTs original attempts, I decided to post and cross my fingers.

@XtremeMaC As I said that I was playing with batches, could you let me know if it works please. I may use a similar idea for something else, and would be grateful of the feedback.

@ ceez, You don't need to bother, it will not do any harm though, as nLite apparently does it too. (the only trouble is it still will not get rid of the tick etc). The danger thing was only cos I hadn't tried it myself, therefore wasn't wanting people doing something without thinking and then blaming me. SiMoNsAyS hasn't got the keys therefore you can just go to the DEFCON 5. If not and your still a 'big scaredy cat', the very least you can do is to Turn off the indexing on your Docs & Settings and C: by replacing the ",,5" with ",,4", on the appropriate lines.

If it's so good, and certainly good enough to recommend, then you should pay for it.

Are there any changes, you should make to a cmd file, other than just renaming it to bat.

Just in case anyone was interested, I posted an inf to set both Home and Pro Editions on a UA install, back in November. The inf is also uninstallable, from the Add/Remove Programs menu, where it will set all the settings back to windows defaults. Windows XP SP2 Service Configurations @evilvoice - They certainly haven't changed since October, so I wouldn't worry about that too much.

Here's something to try! Create a folder named Extras in the root of your floppy disk and inside this create a folder called $OEM$. Now create a winnt.sif file and add the following. [Unattended] InstallFilesPath = A:\ExtrasPut your Cmdlines.txt file in $OEM$ and your winnt.sif in the root of your floppy disk. If it doesn't work, try moving the winnt.sif file to the $OEM$ folder on your floppy.

I wasn't offended, if I had been I wouldn't have bothered replying! We all come from different countries /cultures here and sometimes our individual senses of humour may come across differently to different people. It is a public forum, and the most common denominator between us is that we all want to learn something. Could you please let us know if the solution I gave was correct. <EDIT> I have tried it on mine, it removed the check mark, and works after a reboot. For laptop owners with a similar problem to yours, I would suggest utilizing both the tweaks I gave together, for the greatest effect. </EDIT>

Regarding the Indexing thing, if someone could try these one at a time in a VM to see what happens, it may be useful! Least dangerous Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex\Catalogs\System\Scopes] "C:\\"=-More dangerous Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex\Catalogs\System\Scopes]Most dangerous Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex\Catalogs\System]

No, you cannot just change all your HKCU entries to HKLM and expect them to work for all users. The way to do it is to apply all your HKCU entries at the T13 minute stage of the UA setup, and it will apply the settings to all future users. You can also ignore the winnt.sif advice regarding indexsrv_system=off, unless you are using Windows 2003. The reason being that this service is off by default for Windows XP, and therefore not required. If you're sure that the service hasn't been installed, i.e by checking the following: 1. In Control Panel, open Add or Remove Programs. 2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components. 3. If there clear the Indexing Service check box to remove the Indexing Service and complete the Windows Components Wizard by following the instructions on the screen. 4. Try applying this registry entry in future [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\Oc Manager\Subcomponents] "indexsrv_system"=dword:00000000 to see if that works.

Just like to repeat the statement from the previous post. Please do not apply these settings unless you really do know what you are doing. Some of the settings should only be used in specific personal circumstances. Black Vipers 'SAFE' settings for example would recommend a dword value of 00000002 (Automatic) for all of the following services from the above file, regardless of the service pack level or Home /Pro: CryptSvc Dnscache Eventlog PlugPlay ProtectedStorage SamSs SENS SharedAccess ShellHWDetection Spooler Winmgmt Also there is no need whatsoever to apply any of the ControlSet001 settings. The Disables Error Reporting Service appears to be exactly the same as the Disables Media Center Scheduler Service. The RemoteRegistry setting is available in XP Professional version only

Okay, I understand what your saying about increasing the delay only, but how likely is it that your going to pause on a Menu Item for more than 65534 milliseconds (65½ seconds) And, what about I am looking for......but until now I have only come up with......this is not what I require....... any more takers, thanks. Now try this! Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "Start_AutoCascade"=dword:00000000 <EDIT> Also if it's your quest to find the key, how come we're doing the donkey work </EDIT>

Here you go! Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 ;Stop associated submenu popping up whenever the mouse passes over a menu item [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\desktop] "MenuShowDelay"="65534"

The easiest way would to be from a reg cmd or inf file run at cmdlines.txt, so all users get the settings. The keys for the internet zone are found here HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 I usually set each of the appropriate values to the dwords I require in the form [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3] "1001"=dword:00000003 "1004"=dword:00000003 "1200"=dword:00000003 "1201"=dword:00000003 "1206"=dword:00000003 etc. <EDIT> You could try these settings, instead of setting each item individually to your own taste: ;Change Internet Zone settings for improved security [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3] ;This makes "High" the default and recommended setting "CurrentLevel"=dword:00012000 "RecommendedLevel"=dword:00012000 ;Warning if attempt to set the zone to less than "Medium" "MinLevel"=dword:00011000 ;Allow you to add sites to the zone and to change its settings "Flags"=dword:00000003</EDIT>

@ XtremeMaC I'm only playing with batch files, but how about trying something like this! You will need to put the correct path in the SET Proc line, and quotes will only be needed if there are spaces in the path @ECHO OFF SETLOCAL SET Proc="%ProgramFiles%\subdirectory\perfectdisk.exe" SET Svcs=pdengine pdsched FOR %%a IN (%Svcs%) DO SC query %%a | FIND /i "RUNNING" IF ERRORLEVEL 1 SC start %%a TASKLIST | FIND /i "perfectdisk.exe" IF ERRORLEVEL 1 START "" %Proc% ENDLOCAL GOTO :EOF

You could check the state with TASKLIST and close it with TASKKILL, or probably use TASKKILL on its own. For a clue a look at /FI (Filter_Name) Status, Operators eq, ne and Values RUNNING|NOT RESPONDING

@ DigeratiPrime As soulin stated, you can use the built in sc command. Here's an example using the XP Pro Safe Settings from Black Vipers site of a batch to do it: services.cmd @echo off sc config Browser start= disabled sc config TrkWks start= demand sc config ERSvc start= disabled sc config helpsvc start= demand sc config cisvc start= disabled sc config dmserver start= demand sc config Netlogon start= disabled sc config mnmsrvc start= disabled sc config Nla start= disabled sc config xmlprov start= disabled sc config SysmonLog start= disabled sc config WmdmPmSN start= disabled sc config RSVP start= disabled sc config RDSessMgr start= disabled sc config RemoteRegistry start= disabled sc config seclogon start= disabled sc config wscsvc start= disabled sc config lanmanserver start= disabled sc config SCardSvr start= disabled sc config SSDPSRV start= disabled sc config srservice start= disabled sc config LmHosts start= disabled sc config UPS start= disabled sc config upnphost start= disabled sc config WebClient start= disabled sc config W32Time start= disabled sc config WZCSVC start= disabled sc config WmiApSrv start= disabled exit As you can see they all have the same names as at the end of each of your Reg Keys. Also in your example, with the semi-colons removed you will be disabling some services, which are either already disabled by default in SP2 and others which are necessary too!

@ MCT Are you saying that, if I use [Commands] "rundll32.exe setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 ..\Software\MakeIso\cdimage.inf"it will search the CDROM for the folder structure in the command? or should it be [Commands] "rundll32.exe setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 128 ..\Software\MakeIso\cdimage.inf" I wasn't aware that it would.

How about attaching the reg script, for us to analyse.

Okay, I just tried a basic cmd from the desktop for the first CD I picked up @echo off FOR %%K IN (d: e: f: g: h: i: j: k: l: m: n: o: p: q: r: s: t: u: v: w: x: y: z:) DO IF EXIST %%K\hosts\HOSTS SET CDROM=%%K DIR /P %CDROM%\Books PAUSE EXITThen I tried it like this @echo off FOR %%K IN (d: e: f: g: h: i: j: k: l: m: n: o: p: q: r: s: t: u: v: w: x: y: z:) DO IF EXIST %%K\hosts\HOSTS SET CDROM=%%K DIR /P %CDROM%Books PAUSE EXIT Guess what, they both work! It still doesn't explain how the \ is added though, can someone enlighten me please.

@ coucou I have answered this on more than one occasion on this forum, here it is in simple terms. 128 can be used when the command calling the InstallHinfSection is in the same location as the inf containing that section. 132 is required at all other times (i.e. when a full path is needed).

@ coucou No it is incorrect, the line in your cmdlines.txt would need to include your CD drive letter as part of its path. The trouble is you can't use the %CDROM% environment variable as part of cmdlines.txt. You could however forget the cmdlines.txt and install it via theRunOnceEx.cmd instead Something like this would do it: REG ADD %KEY%\105 /VE /D "CDImage.inf" /f REG ADD %KEY%\105 /V 1 /D "%SystemRoot%\system32\rundll32.exe setupapi.dll,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 %cdrom%\Software\MakeIso\cdimage.inf" /f