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Yep I reported this problem ages ago here; http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=65730 but recieved no comments, help, or people looking into it. It definitely needs looking at!!

Sorry I entered the wrong title for this and can't change it in edit, perhaps a mod/admin can do so. I used my Nlite CD last nite which was done with RC5 and many add ons. I noticed that when ZoneAlarm was silently installing a a box appears at the bottom left of the screen which is the licence (probably fine) and an error box pops up saying something like "could not write to C:/documents". I'm sure it was a ZoneAlarm type window, it had the full layout, colours etc. that ZoneAlarm does. So is this it not being able to write or access something? ZoneAlarm doesnt enter a profile or anything in documents and settings, application data to my knowledge (hasnt before with normal install), and hasnt here. It appears to be working OK, but something somewhere probably isnt right, and its the only thing that makes the install un-attended, and holds the install up. Anyone else had this, know what it might be, have an idea how to fix it!?

LOL hey I'm littered with smileys, please and thankyous, and other pleasantries - no problems here. No reason for that comment from mad mattx whatsoever, just plain rude. A nice guy would see that and apologise but I'm not holding out or bothered...one good thing came out of it, mad mattx took on board the information for addons with a polite notice in light of the comment.

The list of add-ons has the mega pack which is huge, contains a lot of programs and codecs many users dont need or want, some of which even available as seperate add ons on the same list. Please add the Basic, Standard and Full Packs to enable users to choose what they need, which can be found here: http://www.free-codecs.com/K_Lite_Codec_Pack_download.htm Thanks.

Shame, seems a bit pointless having to just turn a harmless feature on, just turn it on by default. Wonder if the dev might respond to a request along those lines...? Also, will it install as the default player? All I really want is a nice collection of codecs and such like this so the computer will play most formats, real player, quicktime, dvd's out of the box, but would rather have WMP deal with all, or at least the marority of media.

Will this auto install and then play DVD's out of the box, but not be the default player? So it could play all those formats but mostly in Windows Media Player, not the built in player which is optional?

I've got a couple of simple queries that although I think I might know the answer to, I cant be completely sure from reading everything. I basically just want to integrate a few windows critical updates and a few program add ons. I have all the add ons in one seperate folder, and hotfixes in another seperate folder. Do I keep these seperate from the XP installation files folder, and NLite integrates them in? Or do I move one or both of these into the add ons folder, or elsewhere within the installation files folder? Not 100% and would just like a quick response to be reassured. Thanks.

I'm using 64x64! The start menu immediately cuts items off on the right panel, and items of the left that were previously shown disapear, causing this message too. Strangely with the latter, it should not. What the settings need to do is I would say automatically change the settings to cater for the new icons sizes. So with 32x32 perhaps 7 items should be set to show in the left panel of the start menu, with 64x64 its 5, and so on. (I've found doing this manually works). Or bypass the message for the left panel, as it should not really show as even without XPize windows just queues the entries in the start menu and doesnt show this message, so the same should apply here. On the right panel, the icons need to be rezised to the maximum they can go, rather than cut off items. This is actually the same as the file browser within programs. When in the open file box in a program, the items on the left such as My Computer, My Documents etc, are the new icon size, but as much as the bottom 3 are completely cut off. Here either the maximum icon size possible should be set, or the default size of that window needs to be set to be taller to cater properly. I see these as the best, easiest solutions to properly handling icon sizes and avoiding all of these problems in XP. On the last point all I can say is kudos to you, and do drop me a PM as to what come back you've had on it, and where you plan on taking this in the future. Particularly I'm interested as to whether you could consider building up some dialogue with Microsoft to perhaps get some or all of the icons in XP by default (for a price ;p) to better XP for every user out there. I think that would tremendously benefit the entire computing world, be something to be proud of, be recognised for it financially aswell as other.

There's various scenario's when the start menu displays "Some items cannot be shown" with Xpize. I'll give some examples. With desktop icon size set to 64, the start menu will usually then display this because some items from the right pane are out of view or cut off (with network places and other entries set to show Run is shaved off a little, and goes with more items). With this one I believe it would be best to auto size all of the items so they can fit. This is better than warning the user, telling them how to fix it manually, or giving them options. For the left pane, many programs are taken out of view which causes the same message. I notice it can be fixed if in the start menu properties 5 or less items are picked to be shown. This one is a little odd. Without Xpize, removing items from the start menu generally then brings up another thats in the queue aswell anyway, so the exact same behaviour should happen here. There should be a fix, workaround or something. This needs to be explored and improved. I've only really noted this like with all posts to try and help with this great product. I'd like to ask Xpero and the many contributors, how many hours do you spend on the project on average per month say, and do you get any come back financially or otherwise? This is a terrific project, should be the default XP, has this been approached? Put it to Windows, we've updated all the icons, made XP look 10x better as it should anyway, and done all the work for you. Wana encorporate it for a price and include it on all Xp's so all users benefit etc!? Really think this should be approached for the benefit of all computer users! All the best, great project, love the latest release 4.1, improvements being made in all the right places

Yes its exactly what Zxian has linked. Nothing like the original windows icons, not based on them, not an improvement of them, and its all together confusing, ugly and conflicting with other control panel, manufacturer power icons. I've still got a release of Xpize with the blue X back round log in screen instead of the Windows XP logo. I'd like to update to this latest one but will not if it ruins my power icons. I have a Toshiba, like many laptops it has its own Power preferences, and icons, so its even worse to change them. In light of that, I think this power icon area is a can of worms and should be left alone. Leave the original icons (be they windows or manufacturers) alone. At very most enhance the windows ones a little, closely based on the originals.

I've said this before but well done again to Xpero and all those whom have made XPize such a great thing for so many people. I just installed the latest version on my girlfriends new laptop and was pleased that the boot up screen with the blue X has been removed, and returned to the default Windows XP screen. On another more mild tip of things being changed, I've noticed the taskbar icon entries for power statuses have been changed by xpize, to be very different and as a result almost un recognisable. Previously there was a nice graphical plug sign for AC power, which has been replaced with a white box. Its totally different, not a graphical or otherwise improvement, and is inconsistent with the control panel icons, and what the user is used to. Therefore request this too be returned to the original windows power icons, or perhaps a graphical improvement based on it. Many thanks.

But is NET framework still definitely appearing in Windows Custom update? If not then there's gona be alotta people not getting it, or not even realising they need it for anything. Regardless, can the XPize settings.exe not say, NET Framework 1.1 is corrupt, or needed to be installed in order to run this program. Then provide a link?

Thank's that's done it. I installed every possible thing from windows custom update last week, and I was sure like before it included NET framwork. Either it did and thats installed over it and fixed it. Or I was not prompted / Windows custom update no longer displays NET framework, so you have to manually go find it (which clearly most general users aren't going to do)!?

I dont know which, how do I find out, and how do I un-install it?

Congratulations on getting this so far, and so good Xpero. This is definitely how XP should have been released, or at least how XP versions should be now, after all this time. Looking at how much you and a few others have achieved, it's incredible considering MS haven't managed it, they obviously can't be bothered, thank god someone can! Much respect! To the masses and beyond with full release of v4

When trying to run XPize settings to change icon sizes etc. I've already posted on this, and it was presumed I did not have NET framework installed, in order to run XPize settings, when infact I do, and have checked too. Since my reply, no one's taken any notice writing it off as that, hence this forum entry, wanting to fix it for me, and XPize. http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=53313 So as said, this error is NOT because I don't have the NET framework, because I do, so next possiblity or troubleshooting tip please. Any other info you'd like from me to help bug fix this or whatever, I will kindly try to give it to help. Thankyou.

Not that its particularly clear or well well documented at the main site this this needed, but in any case, I do have the NET framework installed. I've even run windows update to check they aren't more updates, but there isnt. Problem still there, and without a solution.

Just installed XPize beta 2 (with Firefox open ok?) all seems ok, but clicking XPize settings to change icons sizes etc. gives the following box, with a red circle and white cross in it icon: XPize Settings.exe - Application Error The application failed to intialize properly (0xc0000135). Click on OK to terminate the application. The box has a different kind of theme, with grey buttons, as does ZoneAlarm too. Ran the XPize updater which updated one file, restarted, same problem.

Ahhh, so it has been updated? So the version for download now has that logon or do you mean you've adopted it and it's forthcoming?

Well I've just reloaded XP Pro and am getting it setup how I like to create decent system backups etc. I'm mostly waiting on the welcome screen to be updated, I don't know if you remember a debate at this topic, but there were 5 points going, of which some may have been dealt with, others not. I describe the welcome screen aspect there, and provide a link to one of the best designs found. http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showto...73entry361373 The main thing is the scrolling of the current one. With 5+ user accounts it's just a pain scrolling all the time. With new accounts being added its worse so I'd rather wait for an update, unless thats going to be a month+? Many thanks.

Another quicky, cant find an answer anywhere: Has XPize MCE beta 2 been updated since 3 weeks ago? I want to wait until the Windows Welcomes screen and a couple of other things change/improve, so if not when will it be updated a little / when will it next be updated / or even a next release whatever?

Discussed this in an earlier topic, but is this http://xpero.msfn.org/ the official website then? Because Google searches and such give the old site url, which doesnt work. Also, must say the old site layout and buttons were terrific. Lovely layout, not bundled with stuff, not a standard layout, geared towards quickly demonstrating what XPize is and what it can do. Whilst this new site is very good, its not quite the same as that. There's no use of such buttons and images, and left panel is very standard. From the homepage it doesn't really say explain or show what it is and what it can do for a user.

Thanks for the response. It truly is a great, and under estimated/not known enough product which many many would use if they knew about it. That's why really I took the time to note those 5 points. 1. Updating search engines - I don't know exactly how this works, but did you ever submit your site and info etc to a company or search engines originally? I believe this is easily done, and you only have to briefly update one or two groups, to update your correct site for all of the web. As it is they have an incorrect, non working url. This is not only in accurate and wrong for you, it's wrong for the search engines too. Again it is quite easy to get it sorted, a quick question on a website type forum, or search, and it should be easy to update and correct. 2. OK - any plans for online update? 3. I could not get anywhere between 32 and 48 no matter where I placed the slider. So either it wasnt working, or it did not stop at the right place, and you had to minutely guess? If I understand you right. 48 is good but as said, it makes some icons to large, the spacing is wrong and overlaps especially in control panel, and on the desktop, there is very little spacing, and the tops of icons can even be cut off there too. Hope this has been of help then and seems like 48 will be fixed, and a between 32 and 48 entry made, as there's currently a big difference. 4. There seems to be quite a few designs and submissions even on the forums. The best one I can find does exactly what is needed, it reduces the small box confinement, free's all the user names, no scrolling, and is much better on the eyes, and fits the XP theme much better: http://www.deviantart.com/view/20840495/ 5. I'm not sure. I do know that installing virtually any program, the website logo is the correct default browser icon. So it's not that common a problem, and is obvious a get around. So XPize does not change any other icons either, it is just the XPize entry in All programs. It is and IE icon (not seen anywhere else on the computer) but it opens in Firefox. If I can help any further I'll glady try, as I do want to see this product become even better than it already is, and more popular! It's worthy for much more usage as it is, but making it better, correcting the odd problem is a must and always goe's a long way - for current and potential users. Many thanks.

I've had XPize 3.0 for over 6 months now and am a great fan. I'd like to congratulate XPero on a great product, and appreciate the work! In trying to help, after some months of enjoying it, I've built up some queries, and with installing the latest version, have some feedback comments too which hopefully can be commented on and of help: 1. Has the homepage xpize.portraitofakite.com gone? Searching for "XPize" on google gives this url still, but this doesn't even load. It didnt seem to give the new page of http://xpero.msfn.org/ too, at least near the top. The search engines seem to need updating with the correct urls etc! 2. Is the XPize updater, supposed to update XPize? Silly question, but if so it isn't automatic, or prompt based is it? Because I had been on 3.0 for ages, clicked on the updater, it didnt really do much except install the updater I think. So after point 1. I eventually found a download link here, expecting there to be a new version by now. Luckily there was, and I'm glad I had thought of doing it, and checking, not just giving up on the updater and not finding the hompage. 3. XPize settings - Great new feature! First, the desktop Icon & Spacing section. Size 32 is too small, 48 too big. The sliders despite being able to slide minimally between the two, does not actually do that. Either it should only drag from point to point (32, 48 etc. where it does actually make a difference) or for me or general, setting in between is not working. I'm sticking with 48, but there really is very little gap between icons. In the control panel a number of the icons even overlap/have the tops cut off in classic view. Check Display, Internet Options, Network setup wizard, Quicktime, and more. They amongst others also cut the text off, from the above icon too, when you click on them once, which expands the top part of the icon, which was previously cut off. 4. I know this is in discussion, but the load up welcom page really needs updating, and it seems some good submissions are around. The box is too small and confined. If there are more than 3 user accounts, dragging to accounts after those can be very tedious also. There are many XP's with 10+ accounts, so the really needs expanding to at least near the capacity the deault welcome screen had. 5. Firefox is set as the XP default browser. Yet in programs, the icon for XPize website is IE. Every other program has Firefox icons fine, so its inconsistent, and misleading. Especially as it does load in Firefox. Thats it. It's a great product. Much of the above are long built up queries/comments from over 6 months of enjoying this project, hence why it's a lot, but hopefully it's giving something back, and will help out this great product, to be even bettter. Cheers.

So are you saying its not that easy yet even with Firefox, and as for an online security suite, burning suite, and office 2003, much different? Also what do you mean "call the extension with a -ms switch" ?