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acctually i am useing the dafault shell32.dll file to get my icons from. I am not using any custom or hacked file. That is why it is confusing me cuz the file is already copied to the system32 directory. All i want is the ablility to create a desktop.ini file (which is a hidden system file) and copy that into any folder and that will cause the folders icon to change to the one i have specified in my desktop.ini file. If i use the desktop.ini file that is created automaticly when i change a folder icon's pic by right clicking the folder going to properties -> custimize -> change icon. and i copy that created desktop.ini file out of the folder then the folder icon goes to default. If i place it back into the folder that icon changes to what i want. However if i make the icon myself (with the extact same settings as the desktop.ini file automaticly created had, rather than rightclicking the file my 'handmade" desktop.ini file had no effect!! WHY?

For my unatteded install i have a folder that is copied from my cd to my C:\ drive. This folder contains setup .exes for a bunch of progams that i install after windows installation is complete. I changed the folder icons to a different one other that the default (though the icon i change to is in the shell32.dll icon list). However after install the icons that i have changed are reverted back to the default folder icons. The folders have the Desktop.ini file in them with this info which is created when the icon is changed. [.ShellClassInfo] IconFile=%SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll IconIndex=212 Why does the icon revert back to the default folder icon. Also during 1 trial run with virtual pc 1 of my folders it keep the folder icon settings i had changed but the other didn't. I found this very confusing. Please help me with any sugestions. PS. I would also like to create a folder called My Papers in the My Documents directory. I would like this folder to have the icon of the folder with the papers sticking out of it. (Like the My Documents folder) Thank you for any help you can provide.

Thanks alot for the post i found it. This is the key for anyone else who would like to know. ;Displays the Contents of System Folders and C:\ (Protected Folder) [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "WebViewBarricade"=dword:00000001 Thanks again!

After a fresh install of windows when the C drive is double clicked a blue message screen comes up stating that: These files are hidden. This folder contains files that keep your system working properly. You should not modify its contents. Show the contents of this folder The same blue screen appears when the windows or system32 directories are entered. I know it is easy enough to just click the Showthe contents of the folder link to continue but i was wondering if there is a registry tweak that can be imported so that this screen never pops up? any suggestions?

Congrats! How much did this cost you and what video card are you going to be using with your system?

I am just wondering what types of registry tweaks different users use on their unatteded setups. Could you please post what you use (or attach) so others can maybe use what you have. I have posted my registry file before but here is what i use. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 ;================================== ; {System Performance Tweaks} ;================================== ;Disables the NTFS Last Access Time Stamp (Speeds up NTFS) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem] "NTFSDisableLastAccessUpdate"=dword:00000001 ;Disables Built in Windows CD Burning (Discs can still be Burned Using 3rd Party Apps) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "NoCDBurning"=dword:00000001 ;Prevents Windows from Caching Thumbnails [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "DisableThumbnailCache"=dword:00000001 ;Prevents Windows from Automatically Synchronizing with an Internet Time Server [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Parameters] "Type"="NoSync" ;Changes Recycle Bin's Reserved Space to 3% of Hard Drive (Default is 10%) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\BitBucket] "Percent"=dword:00000003 ;================================== ; {Start Menu} ;================================== ;Removes Shortcut to "My Recent Documents" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "Start_ShowRecentDocs"=dword:00000000 ;Removes Shortcut to "Printers and Faxes" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "Start_ShowPrinters"=dword:00000000 ;Adds Shortcut to "Network Connections" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "Start_ShowNetConn"=dword:00000001 ;Unchecks "Highlight Newly Installed Programs" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "Start_NotifyNewApps"=dword:00000000 ;==================================== ; {Other Windows Tweaks} ;==================================== ;Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool Version 1.7 (Prevents Windows from Detecting this hotfix on Windows Update) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\RemovalTools\MRT] "Version"="3752278B-57D3-4D44-8F30-A98F957EC3C8" ;Places Drive Letter Before Drive Name (Default = Drive Letter After Drive Name) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer] "ShowDriveLettersFirst"=dword:00000004 ;Adds "Volume" Icon to the Task Tray [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\SysTray] "Services"=dword:0000001f ;Adds "My Computer" Icon to the Desktop [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel] "{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}"=dword:00000000 ;Adds "Internet Explorer" Icon to the Desktop [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel] "{871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D}"=dword:00000000 ;Prevents Windows File Protection from Reporting Errors at Startup After Multiple Unattended Hotfix Installs (WFP is still enabled only warning messages are disabled) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "SFCDisable"=dword:00000004 ;Prevents Windows from Reporting Low Disk Space when Hard Drive is 90% Full [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "NoLowDiskSpaceChecks"=dword:00000001 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "NoLowDiskSpaceChecks"=dword:00000001 ;Disables Desktop Cleanup Wizard [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\CleanupWiz] "NoRun"=dword:00000001 ;Disables "Offline Files and Folders" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\NetCache] "Enabled"=dword:00000000 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\NetCache] "SyncAtLogon"=dword:00000000 "SyncAtLogoff"=dword:00000000 "NoReminders"=dword:00000001 ;Enables ClearType Font for Current User [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop] "FontSmoothing"="2" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop] "FontSmoothingType"=dword:00000002 ;Enables ClearType Font for All Users [HKEY_USERS/.DEFAULT/Control Panel/Desktop] "FontSmoothing"="2" [HKEY_USERS/.DEFAULT/Control Panel/Desktop] "FontSmoothingType"=dword:00000002 ;Prevents DSO Exploit Caused When Unsigned ActiveX Controls are Allowed [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\0] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\1] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\2] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\3] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\4] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\0] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\1] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\2] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\3] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\4] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\0] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\1] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\2] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\3] "1004"=dword:00000003 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\4] "1004"=dword:00000003 ;Enables Quick Launch Toolbar [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams\Desktop] 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bmn - The only apps that are installed during setup are WMP10 and Adobe7 (which is RyanVM's switchless installer). Everything else are just hotfixes. The apps such as Quicktime, Zonealarm, Firefox... ect are setup exe's that are just copied from the cd to a directory on my Cd drive where i install them manually. eirogge - I guess i could do that but i have already gone through and setup all the entries. The only reason to do that at this point would be to make the patch file smaller which isnt an issue right now. However i might go with a loop method later on . Thinkster - I think you acctually might be right i will have to consider changing the name of my postinstall.cmd file. Thats a good point. As for WMP10 i acctually like 10 over 9. I know prob one of the few ppl that does.

No i am not using admin login at first boot.

Add: [Data] AutomaticUpdates = No (or yes) To your WINNT.SIF file and that should get rid of the automatic updates window.

I have been working on an unattended xp setup and i think i have finished it now. I wanted to post what i have for anyone who would like to make comments or any ideas of how to make it better or perhaps just want to use the settings i have to make your own CD. WINNT.SIF and oobeinfo.ini are called during windows installation to allow for unattended setup. Both files are in the I386 folder of my XPCD. PostInstall.cmd is called with CMDLINES.TXT at the 9 min mark of installation. Both of these files are located in my $OEM$ folder of my XPCD. PostInstall.cmd installs all my hotfixes and imports my registry tweaks. I like my hotfixes installed with the batch file rather than nlite (don't ask why). RUN_ME_1ST.cmd is copied to the current users desktop. I tried to call this file with GUIRUNONCE but it did not install the WMP10 hotfixes and it is really easy to just run this file straight from the desktop. RUN_ME_1ST.cmd is located in $OEM$\C\Apps to Install. I have an "Apps to Install" folder that is copied directly to my C drive. This folder has all the programs i will install with my fresh Windows installation (Realplayer, Quicktime, Firefox, Zonealarm, Avast... ect). I believe it to be much easier to install these programs manually than try and put all the work itno haveing them install automaticlly. Let me know your thoughts. WINNT.SIF oobeinfo.ini System_Tweaks.reg PostInstall.cmd RUN_ME_1ST.cmd

I forgot to mention i am running windows xp pro with sp2.

I love this site and this is my first post. Recently, in the last month or so, i have been having trouble shutting down or resetting my computer. I do not know of any drivers or software I might have installed or uninstalled that may have caused this. When I go to shut down my pc it goes there all the steps properly, saving settings and so on, it gets to windows is shutting down and it just hangs. If I manual turn of my computer and then turn it back on it boots up with no errors saying that windows did not properly shutdown so I’m not sure what the problem is. Any ideas would be appreciated.