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RickSteele

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  1. So, if I understand correctly, one would have to write each individual modified section directly into the loaded hive, much in the same manner one hacks the registry manually. Thanks for the reply Kel
  2. I've posted this question twice, once here and at another forum in the relevant areas, but, over some time have not received any replies. I was unable to come up with an exact answer in Google. Where do these Windows 7 customization programs-7Customizer for instance which is what I use for tweaks only, store the tweaks file; I would like to add my personal INF to it containing more, and in greater depth. Most of these programs do not create any additional directories and I cannot find any INF or CMD files in C:, Windows or system32. I have a number of settings, and component disables, automated in the answer file using imagex (AIK). Thanks
  3. The problem I have writing the registry settings to HKCU.. for Recycle Bin is the Volume GUID changes with each fresh install so that that listed in the inf, copied from a previous install, is no longer valid and, therefore, does not change any of the recycle bin parameters.
  4. Tried it once and now I only use SoLoR's update repository, more current-attached is his latest for x64 as posted by him-up to and including Aug. 5, 2010 He regularly and consistantly updates this endeavor, I never have any problems. There is also one for x86. Updates.7z
  5. @blue4603 I know someone with this disorder and it is/can be very debilitating; Grabben has been a mainstay and I regret all the negative comments on my part-one moment while I remove foot from mouth. Please continue development as time/ health permits; nobody would be able to code this as well as you, and if you become incognito again I will keep my mouth shut. This program is in my opinion the best of the all-in-one lot; it adds nothing to the registry, does not require installation and, so far for me, is absolutely bug-free-solid coding. I use it in every customization I do. One question: I have a couple of inf files that write to HKCU that I would like to add to 7C's tweaks inf. Where does it write these tweaks in the mounted wim? Thanks and welcome back, RickSteele
  6. @Mr Jinje was just wandering if you could include driver removal in your DISM tool; would be handy when you have drivers integrated that are updated....all nice and in the GUI. Thanks, Rick
  7. You can eliminate the programs/components from installing during setup, and the services from propagating, by creating an answer file using Windows OPK imagex in WAIK. I do not like RT7Lite because if you do not modify all of the wims', it deletes those you do not; changing the default index number (similar to Enterprise). Doing it my way you can still load up 7C and apply the tweaks section with no adverse affects or complexities. I have attached the answer file I use. Just substitute your values for name, support etc. This answer file disables Windows Defender, System Restore, OOB games, Windows Media Center, CEIP..., adds 4 search providers-Google as default, removes extraneous language packs, logs in the administrator automatically indefinitely (you can change this and add a user account in the answer file), etc. I use WMP12 and Shark007 codec packs here: http://shark007.net/index.html Those that know what they are doing can modify the file in notepad, or whatever, all others use OPK imagex. At any rate, the file should be thoroughly read changing that which you want different-most of the time simply changing False to True or vise versa will achieve this. There is redundancy in some entries by design, but, if any part of the answer file is not modified exactly right, absolutely no errors, install will fail. Be smart, copy the modified file to empty floppy or USB Flash and run a trial install (F8....etc.) cancelling the install at the last moment, then, you simply automatically reboot back up and running as you were. The result is the same as if you physically removed these components with RT7Lite or whatever, with the exception that all is reversible in the OS (Programs and Features, System etc.) and the ISO size is not reduced. RickSteele Autounattend.7z
  8. RT7Lite is the vlite for Windows 7 and is much more advanced than 7customizer. The developer has eliminated most of the bugs that plagued earlier beta's, plus enriched the options with a wealth of content. Most (99%) concerns with RT7Lite originate with the users' lack of knowledge; ie: removing too much for what they want the OS to do. If slimming down the ISO is not your priority then using DISM to install drivers/updates/packages, WAIK to create a detailed, inclusive answer file and 7Customizer to add some basic reg tweaks is the way to go. 7Customizer is, for all intensive purposes, dead-the developer has not done anything with it since April so expect no support or new features. Hope this helps, RickSteele
  9. Ofcourse i defend 7C and Blue. ...no problem with that, but, how long does it take for one to drop by once in a while to give the details oneself? Just beacuse he hasnt been online for some time doesnt mean this project is dead ok?. ...just like vlite..."on hold"...forever type thing; vlite died the day nhui graduated university and landed a full time career Blue might have some IRL work and projects which is more important then this. We'll see if he turns up and continue his work in 7C. just like vlite and George King here http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/10571-Windows-7-RTM-Updates-Packs-x86-amp-x64; these endevours are extremely time consuming and I couldn't agree more that "real life" is more important, but, I think he has lost the motivation, time, energy, interest to continue to develop this project; working all day etc. if so, then he should end it through a post or ask if anyone else might want his code/work so far to continue it-with his permission. At any rate, how long should this forum's admin wait before closing the thread as inactive? just my thoughts, RickSteele
  10. @darklunar Your should be Saved DISM path: C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools\amd64\Servicing\Dism.exeHope this helps, RickSteele
  11. @Mr Jinje Just to post I use this tool almost exclusively to build my Windows 7 install-drivers, updates (cab files), features removed etc. A simply great app. Thanks
  12. 7Customizer has to include boot.wim in at least driver integration or it will never allow complete unattend for those running RAID etc.
  13. LOL...because it came with Vista and no upgrade bonus-she bought about a month too soon. She owns a horse and........to make a long story short, couldn't afford to purchase Windows 7 just yet while Vista was putting her through hell, so, I loaded up Enterprise to give her a few months plus see how it runs on the lappy-very well I might add.
  14. @Liqua I installed Enterprise x86 on my daughter's laptop-Dell Inspiron 1720 without issue using 7C along with two other apps; the Install.wim on Enterprise is Index 1 and that is the only install.wim index because there are no other versions included in the iso due to the fact that Enterprise is Ultimate, and only Ultimate.
  15. No, it's Windows6.1-KB943790-x64; it is an RT7 specific hangup; DISM integrates it correctly. Thanks, Rick
  16. "hmmm...expected file not found in that package thats why it happened..." Is this a .NET thing, looking for runtimes older/different that that running.... Thanks, Rick
  17. @bensam56 "First put all the updates in a folder not in partitions...DISM will not recognize as C:\KB******.msu So it must be like this C:\updates\KB******.msu" Path is: D:\CustomFiles\Windows6.1-UpdatePack-x64 "I think you might understand....so first put all updates in a folder and try integrate" This is not the problem because I can use DISM to integrate all as they are now without error. There are no white spaces in my paths, the updates path is only one folder deep, and, this is the only KB, just this one, that RT7 does not like. RT7 will integrate all the rest no problem and they are all in the same folder-almost 300 updates/msu's. It's a wierd error. "Regarding that object variable error is fixed now...so no worries" I'm not sure I understand "fixed now"; beta 1.0.6 is the only download, so, same program; do you mean will be "fixed" in next release? Just wandering, I have three cabbed updates for DISM, RT7 does not show them; could this feature please be added in a future release? Thanks, Rick
  18. @Tommorrow What OS are you using Rick? Windows 7 Ultimate x64 WAIK for Win7 and other needed components are installed? Yes
  19. same exception or different exception? If you think that's different then put it here so that it will be helpful for me to correct it First error: integrating hotfixes; for some reason RT7 just will not integrate Windows6.1-KB943790-x64, and this one only-in the same folder as all the rest, conventional, unmodified naming: HotfixIntegrationError.jpg Second error: Unhandled Exception: Unhandled Exception.jpg, occurrs while removing Drivers from wim Regards, Rick
  20. I cannot run this program; continue to get a similar exception error to Zumoc a few posts up; using 1.06. regards, Rick
  21. Using 7Customizer on a modified Windows 7 Enterprise source for a DELL Inspiron 1720 installed without any issues whatsoever-perfect! Regards, Rick
  22. @blue4603 Thanks for the reply...I decided not to quote the post again since it is so recent. Just a couple of other thoughts: 1) if possible could you make 7Customizer include the option to load the boot.wim also; I load it to integrate my boot/system (RAID F6/SATA etc.)drivers-it is an option in DISM-you must specify boot.wim index 1 or 2. 2)I know removing shipping programs is for later, but, DISM has a builtin feature to disable features; ie: the games, Windows Search, indexing service, Windows Media Center...etc. I like to disable the features with DISM because the services will not load in the install. This is not removing programs persay; it is all completely reversible in either DISM or after install in Programs and Features, so, therefore will not cause anyone any permanent/unreversable grief. Just more food for thought and thanks
  23. I had a similar problem and solved it by moving my drivers all to one folder at the root of my DISM working folder; DISM has a queer problem sometimes with the way a folder is named ie: 64-bit Floppy Configuration Utility_9.6.0.1014 vs 64-bit_Boot_9.6.0.1014; it will not recognize the first name, consequently not integrating the drivers, once renamed to the latter=no problem. I named my Marvel LAN driver folder yk62x64_v11.24.3.3. Also, DISM does not seem to appreciate too much folder depth-folders within folders, within folders....... I have eliminated all white spaces in any of the folder names I wish to use to modify my source; 7Customizer seemed to like it all. Hope this helps.
  24. OS=Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) OEM (purchased by me from NCIX.com-B.C. e-tailer) Fresh install, boot partition securely erased, 2*300G VelociRaptor in RAID0 Signed themes integrate correctly. Reads modified installation source correctly, but, in tweaks will show services for features that have been previously disabled using DISM (a limitation in DISM-"disable pending")update: This, however, does not carry over into the completed install-all features disabled in the previously modified source are mirrored in Services with no entries. Would it be possible, perhaps, to read the current machines registry (if it has the OS being modified installed) and include an option to mirror the services states in 7Customizers' services tweaks section? Labels ISO correctly. I used 7Customizer on an untouched source and a modified source; on the first I included close to 300 updates-it integrated all correctly; on the second I included only one additional update-the modified source already has the "close to 300 updates integrated"; again it performed flawlessly. Would it be possible to allow 7Customizer to recognize cabbed updates-not in msu format, ie: such as those contained in windowsupdateagent30-7.4.7600.226-x64.exe-in the future, or executables? One last thing I found to be very nice was 7Customizer immediately found all the OPK files it required on launch-I have the latest OPK installed-without browsing for anything. ....very nice program, thanks much! Update Both iso's created as above ie: untouched and modified, installed without error on OEM win 7-64bit Ultimate ...beautiful!!!
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