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  1. Mhz, is it possible to make the script not create a start menu driectory called Graphic? (no directory) I could just use rd after script but just curious.
  2. I'm getting this error in attempt to post new thread in the Programming section of the forum only, everywhere else ok.
  3. Its seems the GT 730 with GDDR5 is probably the last good small form factor card that will run on XP. RIP.
  4. Good riddance, that technology is holding hifi back. All Ima say.
  5. Hi as title implies, I made a donation but my account says donated 0$? I also cannot submit new thread in the Programming section of the forum.
  6. I can't seem to post in the Code section fo forum is this normal?
  7. Due to the serve crash there were some very useful pages deleted so I have added a link to the archive equivalents https://web.archive.org/web/20170828082220/http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/108344-net-framework-35-silent-installer/?page=2 The important part was this (thanks to user irfanjunaid)! He only made 2posts, one of which one was exceptional, so thanks!
  8. Hi all, I'm hoping someone can help me out, this problem has brought me to tears. In the past it worked, it was finished, done and dusted. But then I lost a pen drive and had to start over. It was an unattended install, RunOnce section calls .exe (self extract archive) this puts files in sys32, subsequently sfx runs Register.cmd, also in sys32. The list of commands contained are all proven to work, except for this pesky .vbs script, (it should close a window that Register.cmd previously opened). The height of irony is that I was helped on this problem in past on this forum. I have re-read that thread and followed the advice and it still doesn't work. The folder will no %$^&@"£ close!! Its one of those things you won't accept no for an answer after wasting this much time. If SFX is run after logon it desired effect manifests > window opens closes. If .cmd is extracted manually to sys32 and run same story. Here is the .cmd file: START "" ZipClose.vbs //nologo also works from within SFX but only if done manually after logon. After logon; If "ZipClose.vbs //nologo" is placed in an empty .cmd, and executed by double click from within sys32, this also works. However it won't work if added to SFX, let alone RunOnce. The zipclose.vbs looks like this: "ZipFile.zip" is not "ZipFile", a change to reflect the "always show extensions for know file types" option, enabled from nlite. FWIW, the SFX contains no sub-directory. It extracts into sys32 (%WINDIR%/system32). I realize this is inconsequential and user can click close window manually... its just that it worked before and makes no sense why.
  9. Old thread but, the FIX: Do not remove Remote Desktop and/or Netmeeting from your SP3 with nlite.
  10. Thanks! I cannot believe I missed MicroXP from all those years ago? I must've started messing around with nlite in 2015 IIRC. I see its MXP is pro - I only have a home key, though usually I just re-armed the activation every 30 days (four times I believe) and then just re-installed everything to keep things fresh. It was pretty automatic, even installed Office 2003 with docx compatibility. I think installation took 15mins all in :P. I guess I can use nlite to peep at the MicroXP i386 to see what remains and copy those settings over. When I told my dad, a linux enthusiast, about my loss and having to do it again, his reply was, "It'll take not as long".
  11. Hi, What about the bootable ISO itself? was that SP3 and could it do wifi and sound? I mean there are alot of cross-connected dependencies, you remove one with nlite and one gets all sorts of warnings. It needs a real expert who understands windows in.out to get it bare as possible. I'm curious to see the smallest anyone on here has managed regarding the ISO (the forum should do a competition).
  12. Hi all, I recently made a bootable XP installer for personal use, done with nlite. Many of the components were removed, as much as is permit-able to do basics like web and multimedia. Regrettably, this was on a pen drive which I lost. Another backup on a HD failed and so now I have start again, namely the nlite process because I did manage to salvage some self extracting archives which came into play post-installation. I remember running into problems before, i.e. accidentally removed MDAC which is required for some software and a few other essential dependencies needed for wireless (this was the main PITA), so in the end alot was remained but I think I got it in the ballpark 360MB. The question is, what is the slimmest installation anyone has achieved that still permits web and audio? I guess a second question is, is anyone willing to give me a copy of their barebones copy to save me going over the tedius process? I have XP Home FWIW.
  13. Yeah, sorry for taking long time to post as fixed. It was indeed extensions, as you suggested, they were enabled (on by default) and was calling CSScript command twice, once via CScript, and second ZipClose.vbs (.vbs is looked up automatically and appropriate .exe used, as is typical when extensions are on). I just had to remove "CScript" from the line. I also made the BAT a CMD. Code is much tidier now and all works well. Thanks for the help!
  14. So to confirm, either use bat with wait, or just replace .bat with a identical text file (saved as .cmd) and run the .cmd from within SFX. Alternatively to be hardcore, use both :devil:... I've yet to test. I will update to see how things work out. I still find it odd the slower machine doesn't do this. Thanks again.
  15. Hi JA Gee extensions never thought of that. They are off on default - is it more appropriate to ignore them in the lines then? IIRC this issue seems be specific to BATS executed from within/after SFX extraction. "%Windir$\System32\cmd.exe" and what follows is a example I copied/pasted. Should I get rid of it? I will give your /wait suggestion a go. Thanks for the link. Keeping in mind nlite.cmd from runonce calls out SFX which in turn executes the problematic .bat... Are you suggesting to put .cmd in the SFX instead? I think DOS is gui-less windows, therefor my gut says I should use .cmd. Wonder why bat be so popular(?) Another occasion you have helped me out buddy, one and only ... cheers
  16. Ok thanks... There's alot of "junk" from original SP3 Disc... is the server a 'minimal' XP or will it require same amount of stripping i.e. will server require the same TLC? I'm interested in 64 bit version now for RAM capablity... I lost the 'last session' for the XP 32 SP3 disc. Did lots of trial and error and arrived to perfect light disc after about a YEAR lol, but could not possibly remember the settings etc exactly for a 64 bit. I really wish I went down 64bit road from the start! I would like a slim version of XP with networking and sound, is there a source for other people's images I wonder? Thanks again team
  17. Is it possible to create 64bit version of from an existing 32bit nlite without having to start over? i.e. just patch the 32bit install? Maybe vain in hoping it just being a few filesystem files edits here and there and that the existing 32bit registry entries can still be applied to a 64bit install. What's your thoughts?
  18. Dear MSFN I'm curious how to resolve... essentially everything works like it should on a slower machine, yet when I replicate installation on a newer build, command lines which should be executed sequentially, some get missed out, as if the computer is too fast to keep up. The nlite install is XP and is identical in each case, the only thing different is newer hardware. It's actually a list of command lines in a "register.bat" (not sure if .cmd works better). This is executed after completed extraction of a SFX.exe, a cabinet called upon by RunOnce utility at setup. Everyhting works flawlessly on an older laptop, both a single and a dual core, just not this 3GHZ quad core, 8GB ram machine. This is hardly consequential but it's a VBS script which I already spent considerable time trying to get going (let's waste more heh). Essentially dummy .zip file is called open, following VBS script closes it immediately after, this initializes .zip folders in XP before logon, which would otherwise show unrecognized because of nlite (I left that option unticked but you can't be sure with nlite!) @echo off REGSVR32.EXE /s MpaDecFilter.ax REGSVR32.EXE /s DSMSplitter.ax REGSVR32.EXE /s DSMMuxer.ax REGEDIT /s hubble.reg REGEDIT /s AddressBar.reg REGEDIT /S Qlaunch.reg REGEDIT /S misc.reg REGEDIT /S color.reg REGEDIT /s mplayerc.reg ZipFile.zip %windir%\system32\cmd.exe /C "START /WAIT CScript %windir%\system32\ZipClose.vbs //NoLogo" del %systemdrive%\windows\system32\*.reg exit Is there something I can put between the lines, a delay perhaps or is this something different? I'm concerned that a machine can just run missing out entire chunks of code - makes you question the integrity of XP sometimes Ideas Appreciated
  19. Hi all This one's tricky, I have self extracting archive and the program inside depends on a runtime. Aiming for an unattended installation of both should the user choose to install the program, if not the runtime installer resides in another easy to find directory anyway. Duplicating the same runtime inside the archive wastes space. Source is read only mandating intermediate copying (temp folder). As working directory is now temporary folder, the source directory is disregarded. Otherwise I would simply use command ..\ to locate runtime installer. WinRAR SFX does provide "Run before extraction" but it disregards source directory in 'TempMode'. As the source could be USB or DVD, a static variable can't be used in commands executed from temp folder. Does SFX.exe have modifiable script? (that differs to whats offered in GUI)? If so, could modify SFX.exe in someway to append a command, (using ..\ to locate installer). Out of curiosity really, I could duplicate the files but that'd seem too ... unprofessional.
  20. Hey all just an update. MP3 ACM decoder is hard-coded into wmp (via directX). Therefore it's impossible to force alternative directshow filter for mp3 decode. Info about WMP9+ and HDCD decode WMP9 and 10 can save HDCD content, to WAV via 3rd parts plugin described below however this is imited to WMP 9 and 10 on XP. Futhermore, the audio kernel of Vista and Win7 were revamped to address anti piracy concerns. The plugin is incompatible with WMP11. With the exception of dBpoweramp, wmp v9 and v10 is the only software capable of decoding HDCD in their full glory (provided the music was recorded properly to begin with). In order to rip HDCD with WMP: Download and install Chronotron WAVout plugin | backup link (google drive) Open WMP, click tools>devices>speakers to enable '24bit support' in WMP (see figure A below). Navigate plug-ins TAB>Add...>locate "C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\Plugins\WmpWavOutput.dll">OK Click Background in the left pane, and enable tickbox beside WmpWavOutput. Click "Properties..." - here the directory where HDCD tracks are saved to is specified. Enable the fast recording option too. Put HDCD in tray. File>Open... locate HDCD. Files are saved in the above defined driectory. Convert the resultant WAVS to format of choice (i.e. fLAC, wavpack or apple lossless). Note you can enable/disable the plugin at any time via Tools>Plugins Menu. figure A: user enables 24-bit in wmp. This approach is certainly more prohibity and somewhat convoluted than using dBpoweramp to rip HDCDs to 24bit. Its been indcluded merely for reference purposes.
  21. Aha, yeh I did stumble upon that page earlier... Thanks for response and happy 2016 (Y) See also Really Rare Warez My favourite has to be Philips MPEG Audio Player
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