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Wow, I didn't know it did that. I know if you set it yourself manually & there is another comp on the network with the same name it just does it & then bitches about it later.

netfx.msi: start /wait %systemdrive%\install\NetFramework\netfx.msi /QB my hotfix install: echo Installing MS Hotfixes....This might take awhile... start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\js56nen.exe /Q:A /R:N start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q323255.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q328310.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q329048.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q329115.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q329170.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q329390.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q329441.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q329834.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\q330994.exe /Q:A /R:N start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q331953.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q810565.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q810577.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q810833.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q811493.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q811630.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q817287.EXE /Q:A /R:N start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q817606.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\q822925.EXE /Q:A /R:N start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\KB819639.exe /Q:A /R:N start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\KB821557.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\KB823559.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q814033.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q815021.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\Q823718.exe /C:"dahotfix.exe /q /n" /q start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\KB824105.exe /Q /M /Z start /wait %systemdrive%\install\hotfix\KB824146.exe /Q /M /Z

I'm not sure about how you would go about doing that, however you would eventually run into problems on your network because it's only a matter of time before it randomly chooses the same name.

Yep Associate with notepad & change font to terminal size 9.

Someone sounds bitter I personally still use batch files to install everything because I'm lazy. My way is the easiest for me. Both your ways are great, but does it really matter what your UNATTENDED install looks like? You're not gunna be there watching it when you use it are you? lol

Though 4029 was most recent.... not sure though.

I just didn't like how you assumed that I didn't know the difference between a virus & a trojan because I didnt' agree with you. No hard feelings

XCOPY source [destination] [/A | /M] [/D[:date]] [/P] [/S [/E]] [/V] [/W] [/C] [/I] [/Q] [/F] [/L] [/G] [/H] [/R] [/T] [/U] [/K] [/N] [/O] [/X] [/Y] [/-Y] [/Z] [/EXCLUDE:file1[+file2][+file3]...] source Specifies the file(s) to copy. destination Specifies the location and/or name of new files. /A Copies only files with the archive attribute set, doesn't change the attribute. /M Copies only files with the archive attribute set, turns off the archive attribute. /D:m-d-y Copies files changed on or after the specified date. If no date is given, copies only those files whose source time is newer than the destination time. /EXCLUDE:file1[+file2][+file3]... Specifies a list of files containing strings. Each string should be in a separate line in the files. When any of the strings match any part of the absolute path of the file to be copied, that file will be excluded from being copied. For example, specifying a string like \obj\ or .obj will exclude all files underneath the directory obj or all files with the .obj extension respectively. /P Prompts you before creating each destination file. /S Copies directories and subdirectories except empty ones. /E Copies directories and subdirectories, including empty ones. Same as /S /E. May be used to modify /T. /V Verifies each new file. /W Prompts you to press a key before copying. /C Continues copying even if errors occur. /I If destination does not exist and copying more than one file, assumes that destination must be a directory. /Q Does not display file names while copying. /F Displays full source and destination file names while copying. /L Displays files that would be copied. /G Allows the copying of encrypted files to destination that does not support encryption. /H Copies hidden and system files also. /R Overwrites read-only files. /T Creates directory structure, but does not copy files. Does not include empty directories or subdirectories. /T /E includes empty directories and subdirectories. /U Copies only files that already exist in destination. /K Copies attributes. Normal Xcopy will reset read-only attributes. /N Copies using the generated short names. /O Copies file ownership and ACL information. /X Copies file audit settings (implies /O). /Y Suppresses prompting to confirm you want to overwrite an existing destination file. /-Y Causes prompting to confirm you want to overwrite an existing destination file. /Z Copies networked files in restartable mode. The switch /Y may be preset in the COPYCMD environment variable. This may be overridden with /-Y on the command line.

I'm aware of what a trojan is in comparison to a virus I played around with sub7 in it's infancy so yes... I know about trojans. I also know that I've had to fix plenty of clients computers because they thought they needed to add a firewall & ended up with screwed tcp/ip stacks and/or screwed winsock files. So I'm very aware of how they work & I still don't think they're needed in most situations.

amen.

Here's my setup: if exist %systemdrive%\windows\system32\atiddc.dll goto atiyes goto atino :ATIYES ECHO. ECHO Installing ATI Control Panel for Catalyst 3.7... unrar x %systemdrive%\install\ati_cp37\ati_cp37.rar %systemdrive%\install\ati_cp37 start /wait %systemdrive%\install\ati_cp37\Setup.exe -s -f1"%systemdrive%\install\ati_cp37\setup.iss" goto finish :ATINO goto finish setup.iss = [InstallShield Silent] Version=v6.00.000 File=Response File [File Transfer] OverwrittenReadOnly=NoToAll [{0BEDBD4E-2D34-47B5-9973-57E62B29307C}-DlgOrder] Dlg0={0BEDBD4E-2D34-47B5-9973-57E62B29307C}-SdWelcome-0 Count=4 Dlg1={0BEDBD4E-2D34-47B5-9973-57E62B29307C}-SdLicense-0 Dlg2={0BEDBD4E-2D34-47B5-9973-57E62B29307C}-SdAskDestPath-0 Dlg3={0BEDBD4E-2D34-47B5-9973-57E62B29307C}-SdFinishReboot-0 [{0BEDBD4E-2D34-47B5-9973-57E62B29307C}-SdWelcome-0] Result=1 [{0BEDBD4E-2D34-47B5-9973-57E62B29307C}-SdLicense-0] Result=1 [{0BEDBD4E-2D34-47B5-9973-57E62B29307C}-SdAskDestPath-0] szDir=C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel Result=1 [Application] Name=ATI Control Panel Version=3.00.000 Company=ATI Technologies Lang=0009 [{0BEDBD4E-2D34-47B5-9973-57E62B29307C}-SdFinishReboot-0] Result=1 BootOption=0

Hmmm... I didn't get blaster or <insert virus name here> so I don't see how it's a piece of junk. I just installed NAV2k4 a couple days ago (haven't had a virus scanner for about 6 months) & it says my system is clean. Tell me... how is that junk? I can see how some people would like being able to have control over what goes in/out of their computer, but the fact is that in most cases it's just not needed. The built in XP firewall works just fine. And my norton is currently shutdown... because I don't need it. I don't d/l bulls*** from random places, nor do I open emails from people I don't know.

They're not gunna break down your door if you install it on multiple computers in your house If that's what your concerned about.

http://www.winternals.com Very cool product Expensive though

Personally, I've found that the built in XP firewall along with a up to date virus scanner such as NAV prevent almost all virus/trojan infections. I download in excess of 2gb a day from various sources & I haven't had a virus in over 2 years. The chances of someone using a uncrecognized trojan/virus on you are pretty slim. I suggest firewalls to people who are paranoid/ignorant of how computers work. ie: Joe Bob downloading anything & everything from Kazaa that has Britney or Christina's name on it

Would you mind posting said reg file? Right now my batch sets the file associations via cmd line...

Not in particular Just burn the ISO or BIN/CUE you have & that should be about it.

Honestly... re-check your file/directory structure, cause if it's as you say it should work just fine.

If you think the problem is the cd, then maybe you just burn another one & try it

You could write a batch file to copy the folder over the network to another location & then schedule it to run in task scheduler every 8hrs or something like that, depending on how often you wanted it backed up.

The following batch file snippet displays a simple menu (without a question-mark at the end of the prompt) and prompts for the users choice, defaulting to option 2 after 5 seconds : @ECHO OFF ECHO 1. MS-DOS Editor. ECHO 2. MS-Windows. (default) ECHO 3. Defrag the hard-drive. ECHO 4. Quit. CHOICE /C:1234 /N /T:2,5 Please choose a menu option. IF ERRORLEVEL == 4 GOTO QUIT_MENU IF ERRORLEVEL == 3 GOTO DEFRAG_HD IF ERRORLEVEL == 2 GOTO RUN_WIN IF ERRORLEVEL == 1 GOTO RUN_EDIT :RUN_EDIT CALL EDIT :RUN_WIN CALL WIN :DEFRAG_HD DEFRAG c: :QUIT_MENU credit: http://www.cs.ntu.edu.au/homepages/bea/hom...escription.html

It does not matter if you are connecting to your pc via dialup or an always on connection. What does matter is that if the computer you are attempting to connect to uses a dymanic IP you will need to know the new ip everytime it updates. In order to make things easier you would use a dynamic DNS provider such as the ones listed at the bottom of this thread. Read up a bit on those sites & you'll find yourself setup & ready to go in no time. http://www.dyns.net http://www.dyndns.com

Yes, remote desktop will work via a dialup connection, however you will need to know the IP of the computer you are trying to connect to. Since Dialup is almost always a dynamic IP you can use one of the several Dynamic DNS providers on the internet to associate the IP with a name which will be much easier to remember I use remote desktop on a daily basis & it works great.

I've always just opened the empty ISO and added files, I never "update" an ISO, I always just make a new one, and I haven't had any problems.

Try looking here: http://MSFN.org/unattended