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Does this provide any different functionality than the user account creation section of WIHU?
Not that I know of. Is there something else you would like added?
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v.03 already!
quite impressed with your effort
Have you taken a look at WAIT? (shameless plug
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version 03 is now posted at the forums
version 03
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1) Fixed UI issue. "Workgroup" is the only static text greyed out
2) Added a "Stop Timer" button (if you have a timer set). This way you do not need to "beat the clock" to
make entries.
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Nice app.
The forum download link still points to WISCON_v01.zip.
Corrected - thanks
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Version 02 is now out.
Here are the updates
Version 02
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Added an INI file for configuration. It has the following items under the [CONFIG] section
AutoTimeout - How many seconds before automatically clicking the OK button
NewUser - If 1 will automatically check the "Create New User" box
NewUserID - will fill in the "UserID" edit box of the "Create New User" group
NewUserPassword - will fill in the "Password" edit box of the "Create New User" group
NewUserInAdminGroup - If 1 will put the new UserID in the Administrators group
NewUserAutoLogin - If 1 will set the new UserID to automatically login on the next reboot
EditAdmin - If 1 will automatically check the "Edit Administrator USer" box
AdminPassword - will fill in the "Password" edit box of the "Edit Administartor User" group
AdminAutoLogin - If 1 will set the Administartor to automatically login on the next reboot
EditComputer - If 1 will automatically check the "Edit Computer Settings" box
Owner - Will fill in the "Owner" edit box with this text
Org= - Will fill in the "Organization" edit box with this text
WorkgroupName - Will fill in the "Workgroup" edit box with this text
ComputerName - Will fill in the "Computer Name" edit box with this text
- If you set Autotimeout and all the NewUser fields of the ini file then you can stop using
scripts to create the new user (usually using net user) and autologin (making registry edits
to autologin said user).
- If you only set "Autotimeout" then when the timer runs out the application will do nothing.
This will allow you to have WISCON in your unattended install and if you do not want
to enter new information then nothing will happen. This gives you total flexability.
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This is probably gonna be a dumb question, but I gotta get it clear in my head.
I am assuming that you run this after you have installed you UA CD on another machine?
Just checking, but I love it sofar
Rik:)
Yes and no. Actually, if you put this in your CMDLINES.TXT file it will run at T+11. So it's not "after you install" but actually PART of an install (or at least that is how I use it).
In this manner you can build you UA CD (with admin password and machine name) configured the way you like to install on your machines, but if you ever use the CD to help someone else, you can enter the information when WISCON runs and it will be configured the way the person you are helping wants it.
Of course can CAN run it whenever you want. That's just how I use it.
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Have you burned your unattended DVD with all the works? Have you wanted to use it on someone elses machine but all the initial settings were how you wanted it to work on your machine. For example the Administrators password, the Initial user login ID, the workgroup and computer name.
Well if you answered yes to any of these question you want to check out WISCON. WISCON is the Windows Initial System CONfigurator.
You can get it Here
(from the makers of WAIT)
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The new webhost is up and running. You can now find the WAIT forums at
http://zsoftware.net/forums/default.asp
Thank you
Bryan
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I was wondering if a new, stable release is coming out soon? I'm ready for another format + real-world trial on my laptop, as soon as the next version of wait is ready and tested.
Sorry for the delay in response (I watch the zsoftware forums more than this thread). A new version should be out by weeks end (AKA Sunday). I also had to move the domain as my hosting service seemed to have gone AWAL. So you probably cannot get to the site either.
A lot is going on - hopefully all the moving pieces come together by Sunday
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Ben, I am working on your bug report as well as your request. I have been having the same problem as you. When using WAIT with CMDLINES.TXT it puts all the lines in the registry, but nothing installs. Personally, I have only been using the internal installer and GUIRUNONE. This has worked with no issues. And, using the internal installer gives you some advantages (logging and timeout's).
As soon as I figure out what's going on with the CMDLINES.TXT issue I will post a new version.
I am also working on a setup guide.
Thank you for your support
Bryan
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posted a new bug at the wait forums.
The solution to your problem is posted on the WAIT forums.
Let me know how it goes.
Thank you
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version 21 is up to address your bug.
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I just make updates to the registry. Seems that silent installs update "HKCU" and non silent update "HKLM". Therefore:
For Desktop Manager
RegDelete ("HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{709C6E11-538F-4759-86AC-6ACB302AA0DE}")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{709C6E11-538F-4759-86AC-6ACB302AA0DE}","","REG_SZ","Desktop Manager")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{709C6E11-538F-4759-86AC-6ACB302AA0DE}\Implemented Categories","","REG_SZ","")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{709C6E11-538F-4759-86AC-6ACB302AA0DE}\Implemented Categories\{00021492-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}","","REG_SZ","")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{709C6E11-538F-4759-86AC-6ACB302AA0DE}\InprocServer32","","REG_SZ","K:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\msvdm.dll")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{709C6E11-538F-4759-86AC-6ACB302AA0DE}\InprocServer32","ThreadingModel","REG_SZ","Apartment")for Magnifier
RunWait ( $CDROM & '\\Apps\\SystemUtilities\\POWERTOYS\\' & $TITLE1 & '.exe /s /v/qn' )
RegDelete ("HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{B48A93BC-5E8D-472B-8FE2-E53302C4548C}")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B48A93BC-5E8D-472B-8FE2-E53302C4548C}","","REG_SZ","Taskbar Magnifier")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B48A93BC-5E8D-472B-8FE2-E53302C4548C}\Implemented Categories\{00021492-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}","","REG_SZ","")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B48A93BC-5E8D-472B-8FE2-E53302C4548C}\InprocServer32","","REG_SZ","K:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\mag.dll")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B48A93BC-5E8D-472B-8FE2-E53302C4548C}\InprocServer32","ThreadingModel","REG_SZ","Apartment")for SlideShow
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{EFB97CB8-a4a4-4357-a261-002FFAED0267}","","REG_SZ","CD Burn Slideshow Hook")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{EFB97CB8-a4a4-4357-a261-002FFAED0267}\InprocServer32","","REG_SZ","K:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\slideshow.dll")
RegWrite ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{EFB97CB8-a4a4-4357-a261-002FFAED0267}\InprocServer32","ThreadingModel","REG_SZ","Apartment")
RegDelete ("HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{EFB97CB8-a4a4-4357-a261-002FFAED0267}" )The others work fine you juse need to create a shortcut to them in the "All Users" start menu.
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There is now a section on the Wait forums for discussions around AutoIt. Come on over and take a look.
Bryan
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And, if HideIf items are hidden because a file is not found (the '-' prefix is used), and the hidden item 'Excludes' other programs, the excluded items can not be selected when Select All is used.
This only happens of the item is not only hidden but also installed. This is also by design. It the item is installed then there is no way you should be allowed to install something that it "Excludes"
Make sense?
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I am still having problems with the 'already installed' feature. These items can still be selected and WAIT tries to reinstall them. The DoNotInstallAlreadyInstalledApps" flag that was introduced in version .18 does not work in version .19a. It generates an error when WaitCfg.exe runs, and it is removed from the .ini file.
This was by design - you can select an already installed item therefore allowing it to be re-installed. I thought the DoNotInstallAlreadyInstalledApps flag was too restricting. You can accomplish the same thing by detecting that it's installed and also putting the same file checks into the "Hide if" section. This will hide already installed app therefore making it impossible to select it and reinstalling it.
Not sure about this one. I will start digging into the code. I think (thought) this could not happen.WAIT also tries to install items that are hidden via HideIf.And, if HideIf items are hidden because a file is not found (the '-' prefix is used), and the hidden item 'Excludes' other programs, the excluded items can not be selected when Select All is used.I will look into this as well
thank you
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added new bug report.
Fixed in v20 and reply posted
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Correction - version 0.19 is now up at The WAIT Forums
Version 0.19
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1) InstalledIf
If checked, WAIT will look for the files you list.
If all the files are found then it is assumed to be installed
(If you but a dash in front of a file ("-c:\test.txt") then it will make sure that a file does NOT exist)
Example 1:
c:\test.txt
d:\test.txt
If both files exist then the item is assumed to be installed
Example 2:
c:\test.txt
-d:\test.txt
if c:\test.txt exists AND d:\test.txt does NOT exist then the item is assumed to be installed
2) HideIf
If checked, WAIT will look for the files you list.
If all the files are found then the item is Hidden (not shown on the WAIT screen)
(If you but a dash in front of a file ("-c:\test.txt") then it will make sure that a file does NOT exist)
Example 1:
c:\test.txt
d:\test.txt
If both files exist then the item is Hidden
Example 2:
c:\test.txt
-d:\test.txt
if c:\test.txt exists AND d:\test.txt does NOT exist then the item is hidden
3) LimitOS - This will allow you to select on which O/S's this item can be installed.
4) moved some of the options around
5) rewrite of the options read/write code - more efficent / easier to add options
6) Added "Copy" to items page
This will create a copy of an item to more easily allow you to add items to the list
7) Added Sort button.
Sort options are
A-Z - Alaphabetical
1-n - Order sorted
{CAT} - Sort by catagory
This will not change the items are displayed in WAIT, but makes it eaiser to work on the items
8) Added UID to the item page - This will allow you to set up your own UID's for items
9) Added "Hide Un-installable items" to the options page. This will automatically hide items when:
1) A "required" item is hidden and NOT installed
2) An "excluded" item is already installed
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posted a bug on your WAIT forum.
See reply there
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I have cookies turned on, but the WAIT forum will not let me register. Just as well...I, too, prefer not to register on yet another site.
The new 'Already Installed' feature is great and lets me use the program for my unattended software installs. Thanks!
Glad you like it.
I noticed that when you 'select' an 'Already Installed' item, or Select All, the LedOn icon is displayed, which indicates the 'Already Installed' item is now selected. Then, if you click on 'Select None', the LedOn icons continue to display for only the 'Already Installed' items. It's a bit confusing, and it would be great if this was modified so that the LedOn icon never displays for 'Already Installed' items.Yes - this is changed in version 0.19
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I do not want to register on yet another forum. Hope you will excuse my posting here.
Sorry to hear that as that's where I check the most.
Wait until you see version 0.19 - many new added features.I have just downloaded WAIT and I am very impressed. Especially with the waitcfg.exe config-editor.Thank you for this nice app!You're quite welcome
One problem that is not really a big issue:If the ini file contains no ITEMS, WAIT.exe and WAITCFG.exe crash on my system. No big deal since everyone will have at least one ITEMS.
Yes I found this too - fixed in version 0.19 - should be out before the end of the week
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Version 18 is now up. You can download it from the WAIT forums
version .18
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1) Added - Hover over a custom select button and all the items that would be installed are changed to the Highlight Text color.
2) Added "DisableIfInstalled" and "DisableIfInstalledFileName" for each item. This will allow you to enter a filename to find. If the file is found then WAIT will mark the item as "installed"
3) Added "DoNotInstallAlreadyInstalledApps" flag. This will stop WAIT from installing any item that is detemined to have already been installed (See #2)
4) Added "Already installed" to the popup text
5) Added "Already Installed" replacement text.
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Version 0.17 is now up on the Wait Forums
version .17
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1) Added color buttons to the config program. Now you can see the colors on the color selection tab
2) Added Enable Logging. This will toggle the logging feature of the program (Remember that logging only works with the built in installer - just like the timeout feature)
3) Major rewrite of the install code (internal installer). There is a issue with application that use a older version of InstallShield. They would take a VERY long time to start (sometimes over 20 minutes). This is now corrected.
4) Fixed a number of "bugs" with the drawing of custom buttons.
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yup - found and fixed in the next version
Thanks
Bryan
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[RELEASE] Boooggy's WMP 11 direct integration solution
in Application Add-Ons
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HELP, please.
Here's what I got so far
XP Corp Gold
Slipstreamed SP3 (5512 official release)
When I run WMP11 Integrator with all the hotfixes I have the following issues..
1) The Winnt.sif settings for [Display] do not work - first boot defaults to 640x800
2) Upon first login I get the following popup
Title = "Advanced INF Install"
Text = "Error creating process <C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPEnc.exe /RegServer>. Reason: The system cannot find the file specified"
If I click OK and go to "C:\program files\Windows Media Player" there are only 11 files and 2 Folders for a total of 3.5MB
Info : The SP3 install without WMP11 works fine
Thank you
Bryan