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Neato And for those who don't like using switches, you could pack it with WinRAR to run silently.

It looks like it's got nothing to do with the specific exe, since it's saying it can't find the file.. You're sure that you've got the correct filename and the exe in the proper location?

It's for the "Hide Protected Operating System Files" option in folder option (different from "View Contents of System Folders"). Of course, the real question is how to apply this setting so that it actually sticks...

Meh, just download MDAC 2.8 (KB820761) and call it this way instead ECHO Installing q820761: Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8... start /wait %systemdrive%\Updates\q820761.exe /C:"dasetup.exe /q /n" /q

I had that happen to me once randomly. It turned out it was a bad CD Image. I re-made it and all was well again.

Yay for random WU glitches. Kinda like how Jet 4.0 SP8 is out, but if you install it, WU tells you to put SP7 on

On a semi-related note, doesn't VirtualPC have issues with DVD images >2GB?

Yup, still the old version. The updated one is 903. Hrm, so WTF is this changing?!?!

I've heard good things about C# from my (typically anti-MS) CS major friend.

I've had that same problem with 826939. You'll also notice that installing it from Windows Update doesn't make it go away, either. What I don't know is if it's an issue with the installer or VirtualPC, as that's all I've tested this newer install disc on thus far. What did you install it on?

It's essentially a renamed version of the MS VB Runtimes. You'll need it for anything programmed in VB.net (and I think VS.net in general, but don't quote me on that).

I assume you have a floppy with the drivers on it. Just press F6 when windows setup first begins off the CD (which I assume you're booting from) to add additional devices. Point it the floppy drive and you're on your way.

The only way you can get the format window is if you create a partition first. The easy solution is to delete the partition you want to format, then recreate it. Doing so will then bring up the format option.

Can someone who's installed this check the version of kstvtune.ax? I'm wondering if they integrated KB825116 into it. It would be nice if it were one less hotfix to install . Other than that, I don't see what could have changed. I suppose if I were feeling really motivated, I could do a dxdiag output from both the "old" and "updated" 9.0b installers and compare the file versions. Maybe later tonight

File versions from the newer hotfixes are actually higher than the latest leaked service packs. Remember, these vulnerabilities need to be patched as the service goes through beta testing too.

Calm down! You mis-read... Just so you know, that registry entry I put in my post disables that tray icon . And yes, I did misread. Silly me . And glad to be of help, westi .

I'm not sure if it's possible, but I can't imagine the time required would really be much different... I can certainly imagine a lot of possible problems that could arise from doing that, though...

Isn't it Microsoft's job to confuse the hell out of people every time they think they're finally understanding the "standards" For example, we have type 1 hotfixes, type 2, the mdac update, now this WHEN WILL THE MADNESS STOP?!?!?!?!?!?!!? BTW, I think the cumulative rollup pack is another hotfix that VPC has issues with. I've tried a silent install of it and a regular windows update install and in both instances, WU still says I need to install it. I haven't tried it on an actual XP install yet other than VPC, so I can't say if there's any truth to my speculation. On another somewhat related note, I've also noticed that WU hasn't been updated yet for Jet 4.0 SP8 which was recently released. It still tells you that you must install SP7.

You've also got the wrong syntax on the MDAC update. Those switches won't do a silent install. Personally, I'd recommend you get 2.8 which doesn't need to be updated anyway...

Why not use 1.4.2_01? It silently installs just fine (I had to do a search on Sun's site for how to do it, but I found the info eventually). Here's how: ECHO Installing Sun Java2 Runtime Environment 1.4.2_01... start /wait %systemdrive%\Updates\j2re142_01.exe /s /v"/qn ADDLOCAL=jrecore,extra REBOOT=Suppress"The extra is some sounds IIRC, so you can do just jrecore to get the basic functionality. You'll be wanting the 14.3MB install package for this. Another conveniant piece of info: ;No System Tray Icon for Java VM [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Plug-in\1.4.2_01] "HideSystemTrayIcon"=dword:00000001Frankly, I don't know why people still use the MS JavaVM. It's so outdated it's sick. Based of the 1.1.x core. Half the reason for why Java is broken for so many people or runs like crap is because they're using a VM that's so horribly out of date. Sun's JVM has come a LONG way and works extremely well at this point. And Sun's has more security holes? You're joking, right? Please tell me you were only kidding. Just because MS doesn't update their VM anymore doesn't mean it's no longer full of holes...

run the rollup with a /? switch and you will see they have changed. Using /q /u /z does work for the rollup package. I've done the silent install and verified it with QFECHECK.

In your $OEM$\$1 folder, create a Drivers directory. Then edit your OEMPnpDriversPath path of winnt.sif to reflect that directory (for example, "Drivers\RAID;Drivers\Modem" etc...)

It is possible to not install WMP8. Look up the thread which discusses modifying the various INF files in the i386 directory.

I'd still be interested in figuring out a way to have certain program install only on computers meeting a requirement. For example, only installing Hyperion drivers on VIA based systems or Forceware on nForce boards.

OK, time for everyone to untwist their panties. There's that's better