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Hey GM nice to have you back. Is the auto download updates going to be added again or is that going to be only left for the paid version?

<item display='Engenius SL-5354MP v3.0.2'> <execute display='Installing Engenius SL-5354MP v3.0.2...'> <program>#SOURCEDRIVE#\PostInstall\Applications\Z71\Engenius_SL-5354MP_v3.0.2\setup.exe</program> <arguments>-s -f1"#XPLode#\Installshield Applications\Engenius.iss"</arguments> </execute> </item> Is the above ok? I took out the ' but in the arguments there is still " If it is not needed as the path has a space in it then i don't mind removing it. Thanks

" are used in the examples that come with the download of the latest version. Could the really be causing a problem?

Ok using the above xml file i get the attached log. The paths are there. What could i be doing wrong.. I am installing from a cd as i have in the past many many times. Only thing changed from my v1 installs is my xml to make it work on v4. Xplode1.txt

Ok after a few hours of work. How does this look? Also is it better to post like above or attach file? Which is perfered? XPlode.xml

It has been a while since i used xplode. I just downloaded 4.1 what kind of problems will i have if any with my old xml code from 1.1 that i was previously using? Thanks Brian I attached my xml i did a little editing on it nothing to much.

Can you explain in a little more detail how you got genie soft to register? Thanks

Ok i am using this tweak to add the option to open unkown file types with notepad: ;----- Makes a right click option for unknown files (Open with notepad) ;----- [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell] @="\"notepad.exe %1\"" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\open] @="Open &With Notepad" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\open\command] @="notepad.exe %1" Is there a tweak to have ever file that i open via the open with notepad option to from that point on show open with notepad as if i had gone into the file and clicked open and then selected notepad as the default program to open the file and put a check in "Always use the selected program to open this type of file" Does this make sense....

Ok i need to know if skipping a line makes a difference. Below is an example of what i mean: EXAMPLE 1: ;----- Enable Cascading of various special folders on Start Menu ;----- [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "CascadeNetworkConnections"="YES" ;----- Show file extensions ;----- "HideFileExt"=dword:00000000 EXAMPLE 2: ;----- Enable Cascading of various special folders on Start Menu ;----- [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "CascadeNetworkConnections"="YES" ;----- Show file extensions ;----- "HideFileExt"=dword:00000000 Will both of the above give me the same results? Example one i skipped a line between "CascadeNetworkConnections"="YES" and ;----- Show file extensions I want to know if skipping that line will cause "HideFileExt"=dword:00000000 not to be added to [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]

GM... MCE2005 works great with xpcreate. I have used it already. Just make sure you move the CMPNENTS folder next to the i386 directory basically the root directory. And it will all fit on one cd if you take the lang and the upgrade folders out. GM my question is why is it necassary for XPCREATE to copy the contents of the XPSOURCE and USERFILESCD to the CDROOT folder in order to create the iso? The step put all the files together takes like 20 mins.... IE my final disk size is close to 4gigs after completion. But it seems to me that there should be some way to create the iso without copying all that data from where it is to another spot just to create the iso... DOES THIS MAKE SENSE?

Yes sorry for not being more specific. It does print and once windows relizes that is going to the message goes away. I print using a bluetooth printer and on some larger documents ie photos it take a little longer to get the data fromt he computer to the printer...

Got a strange question. I am using Windows XP and when i print a large file the your Document failed to print window pops up before the document has printed. Basicly why it is being sent to the printer. Any idea how to extend the amount of time before windows finds it necassary to tell me my document failed to print? I still want the message if in fact the doc fails to print but i would like it to wait a few more secs to make sure that it has actually failed. Some help would be great. Thanks B

Ok, well i had a chance to test and everything works fine except tho things. I get an error downloading files. It downloads some and then stops. I also get an error burning the iso to a disk. I am using a Liteon DVD Burner. I am using +RW media. Here is what the log says. Erasing media before burning Media type: DVD+RW Erasing media Erasing DVD+RW media is not a supported option ((not neccessary)) If you need the log just let me know. Also i have some new sata drivers to include. Do i still need to email them to you or is there another way with this version. Thanks GM.

Found the problem. Was creating a user with the same computer name... Windows does not like that. Best regards. Look foward to 2.0 Keep up the great work wraith.

Sorry to post again, but i really need to get this working. Does anyone use the add user plugin in xplode? If so does it work in setparams and can you get it to autologin two times? HOW HOW thanks alot

ok, will using that plugin work in the [setupParams] ? If so how do i set it up. I just need a user created and it be autologed into so my apps can install via xplode. Thanks

Ok this has worked for a long time, but it does not now not sure what i did... I am calling xplode in my winnt.sif file via [setupParams] It works as it creates my user autologs me on, but my user is not an adminstrator. Here is what my user.xml looks like. <items> <item display='Creating Users'> <execute display='Creating Notebook' program='net' arguments='user "Notebook" /add' hide='true' /> <execute display='Configuring Notebook' program='net' arguments='localgroup Administrators "Notebook" /add' hide='true' /> <execute display="Configuring autologon" program='#sourcedrive#\$OEM$\$1\install\xplode\autologon.cmd' arguments='"Notebook" ""' /> </item> </items> Here is what my autologon.cmd looks like: SET KEY="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon" REG ADD %KEY% /V DefaultUserName /D %1 /f REG ADD %KEY% /V DefaultPassword /D %2 /f REG ADD %KEY% /V AutoAdminLogon /D "1" /f NET ACCOUNTS /MAXPWAGE:UNLIMITED What am i doing wrong... This worked for a long time and i have not messed with it in a while and now it does not work. I am usng this plugin XPlodeAdduserPlugin2.xpd2 Any help would be great thanks. B XPlode_user.log

Did you get quickbooks to install ever? Thanks B

Did you ever figure out how to get this app to install? I have given up....

I am not sure what you mean?

No errors, But If i do not copy my Favorites over the delete works fine. But if the favorites copy over xplode locks up on the first delete. Very Very Strange....

I could still use some help here. This is getting anoyying why does XPlode lock up when it attempts to delete these lnks and urls. Can anyone help !!!!

Hello, Well i have a couple of files that DONT get deleted using xplode. Here is the code: <item display='Personalizing Windows' image="%SOURCEPATH%\PostInstall\images\"> <copy source='%SOURCEPATH%\PostInstall\Every Thing Else\Favorites' target='%SYSTEMDRIVE%\Documents and Settings\Brian A. Cox\Favorites' /> <delete source='#AllUsersProfile#\Desktop\VISIT QUICKEN.COM.url' /> <delete source='#AllUsersProfile#\Desktop\SPECIAL OFFER FROM CITIBANK.url' /> <delete source='#AllUsersProfile#\Desktop\Software that works with QB.url' /> <delete source='#AllUsersProfile#\Desktop\QuickBooks Technical Support.url' /> <delete source='#AllUsersProfile#\Desktop\ArcSoft Products.url' /> <delete source='#AllUsersProfile#\Start Menu\Program Updates.lnk' /> I have tried the absolute path to the file and several other methods and for some reason it wont delete the files. Xplode locks up when it gets to the delete and i have to ctrl-alt-dlt out of the app. I am running xplode via [GuiRunOnce] It runs before the desktop is loaded. There is just a blue background behind it. Any one have any ideas. PS i am using xppro slipstreamed with sp2

GM, The sooner the better. I had a problem with Macromedia flash installing so i am forced to do a reinstall, but i cant use my auto cd until i get those raid drivers incorporated. Also if you are working on a new version, dont forget to include a way to set a path to the filescd folder in the ini. I spoke to you earlier about this. Thanks for your time. Brian