jpeshek

TweakUI v2.10 runs like a standalone; i just put it into my start-> programs -> Tweak folder and run it from there when I need it; it doesn't actually get installed or registered into my Control Panel. $OEM$\$Docs\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Tweak\TweakUI.exe

Anybody try to install Adobe Encore DVD silent yet? Even though I'm creating an unattended DVD, this program is over 2GB with all the content, so it would be nice to know what I can / can't pull out without mucking up the install.

case should not matter in the switch; if you have access to another computer you could eliminate whether VMware is the problem; I am not familiar with virtual PC software and can be of no further help

Which programs?

I agree with Purewave; I created an unattended installation disk because I erase my computer and start fresh AT LEAST every 3 months. I like to try new software and uninstall / reinstall, which will eventually build up garbage everywhere. As a sidenote, I would also strongly suggest doing more research on the advantages / disadvantages of multiple partitions; based upon my experience and most of what I have read you will take a performance hit by setting up like you described as opposed to gaining speed and avoiding defragmentation. If speed is what it is all about, and not necessarily organization, then I can't believe anyone would recommend 5 or 6 partitions on a 60GB harddrive. I would definitely like to know if anyone out there has read something contrary.....

I do not get a size reported for .NET or .NET hotfix; however, I think the 170MB is accurate give or take. Main offenders in my system for space were: Temp Internet files ( I change to 10MB) Paging file (I change to 1.5x installed RAM = 768MB) System Restore (I disable completely - minimum is 200MB) My Documents ( I change target to different partition / drive) my add/remove programs screenshot is attached if anyone can tell me how to enable the size reporting for .NET stuff....

With 256mb ram or more, XP is well worth the upgrade on 400mhz or better. As previously stated, you'll never look back at ME.

Following the advice outlined here, I ran into trouble: Thread However, a friend of mine happened to do things the same but in a different order. When I applied his exact steps to my situation, everything not only went fine, but we were able to apply the ASP patch for DotNet and make an all inclusive SFX. Here are the revised directions: 1. First download the .NET framework v1.1 re-distributable package, and run "dotnetfx.exe" with the "/C" switch (to extract contents). 1a. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the contents, and delete all files except for netfx1.cab and netfx.msi. Run the administrative install using the following: msiexec /a netfx.msi TARGETDIR="c:\netfx" 2. Then download the .NET fw v1.1 SP1 update, and run "NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe" with the /XP" switch (to extract contents). 3. A dialog box asking you where to save the MSP (update patch) comes up; save it in the c:\netfx folder created for the administrative install. Rename that MSP to SP1.MSP (size 18,760 KB). 4. In c:\netfx, you should have two folders (program files and win) and two files; dotnetfx.msi and sp1.msp. 5. Run the following command from a command prompt in the c:\netfx folder: msiexec /p sp1.msp /a c:\netfx\netfx.msi This will upgrade your files to SP1. When complete, delete SP1.msp from the c:\netfx folder. 6. Download the ASP patch to SP1 (1.50 mb) and extract exactly the same as above; name the .msp to SP1.msp and save it in the c:\netfx folder. Then run same command from a command prompt in the c:\netfx folder: msiexec /p sp1.msp /a c:\netfx\netfx.msi 7. Thats it! Delete SP1.msp and continue. 8. Now you can compress it to SFX (if compressed it will be just 12.9 MB, if left uncompressed it is 56.2 MB). The SFX Comments for silent extraction are as follows: ;The comment below contains SFX script commands Setup=netfx.msi /qb TempMode Silent=1 Enjoy

I have not REPEAT have NOT figured out how to create a transparent bitmap background. However, if all you want to do is create an Oemlogo.bmp file for your system properties, just do a print screen, then set the background to the same color. It appears invisble. I've attached a blank for your pleasure Oemlogo.bmp

@ BUCKETBUSTER; Thanks for the fast reply! As usual, if I had examined the .zip file attached, I would have seen all the pre-made 0-biters there. Sorry for my idiocy; thanks for your patience.

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I cant find anything on Google or MSFN forums describing this procedure. Am I correct to assume that, when trying to shrink NERO by replacing unneccessary files with 0-byte files that they will have to have the same name and extension? If so, can this be done by batch or script?

Thx Punto

Many thanks to all who contribute to MSFN - I am learning more than I ever expected. I am experimenting with unattended installations of WindowsXP SP2, and for some reason, the NUMLOCK key is never activated when the system boots up for the first time. If I don't manually activate it, then reboot, it never self-activates. Its not a deal breaker, but I hoped that someone encountered the same thing and figured out why. My BIOS has always been set to turn it on automatically Thx Jeff Peshek jpeshek@carolina.rr.com