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FYI (a follow-up and "easy way" for you) -ResHack will export all RCData to a folder of your choosing - give any name you like to the "*.RC" file it wants to create. The largest file (usually) will be the ".CAB" - append that to the name (the name of the INF inside?), unpack it, replace what you want, repack it (MakeCab will do, I believe - you could use the CabPack GUI I've pointed out before), and re-insert this way - 1 - Select to replace a Resource 2 - Browse to Repacked CAB 3 - Give full Resource info as follows - "RCData : CABINET : 1033" * - Note - above is Resource Type, Name, and Language (you're smart enough to understand the reference )

I'm assuming you have an English XP... the original snapshot (first picture you uploaded) wasn't directly from your "install", but taken from the WWW, correct?Not sure if this is your problem, but... During a "test" of the program I had WINNTBBU.DLL already expanded but SYSSETUP.DLL was not and had an "Expanded Failed" message. The text showed as you describe in your last post. After manually expanding SYSSETUP.DLL and re-running it showed correctly. I did not continue further with the "alterations" as I'm satisfied with the "original". HTH

See if this helps. I've also seen some posts (via google) about a "hung" outgoing mail (including "viruses") and some "synchronization" problems with connecting to Exchange Server. Seems to revolve around PST file problems. FWIW, it may have something to do with the IE6 module(s) not correctly interfacing. Stand-alone Outlook 2000 or installed from Office 2000? Have you applied all of the updates?

Thx, allen2! Explains why it appears as "ethernet"... @colore - You could disable it, but it'll still show in "Network Connections". Uninstalling it will just have it "reappear" after reboot unless there's some BIOS option to disable it before Windows Boot.

That's not a "list of ingredients"... it's three flavors of "cake" (methods vary, but still a "cake").You have 3 options (all "single file" solutions, duh!) - 1 - AutoPatcher - Update after Initial Install 2 - SESP2.x/3.x - Update after install or "slipstream" 3 - WUPG98 - Similar to AutoPatcher, but "not selectable" MDGx keeps a list of Official and Unofficial on MSFN as well as these 3 projects - follow the "Stickies". The only other option is UBCD and I'm not ready to F#$% with that right now as I have my own personal projects. Even so, many files might need updated (based on MDGx' Updated list), e.g NUSB. Read the lists and judge for yourself. Each has a different method; download the one you choose and test it for yourself. UBCD was based on AutoPatcher and used Unattended method of which I've (and others) tried to help you with (say "thanx").

? Wireless on a FireWire Bus? That's what 1394 is (FireWire)...

1 - The key you installed with was the key to the Upgrade - yes, it installed fine. The "change of the key" to the Sticker worked and activated (the COA key).2 - "Incorrect Key"? I'm confused. You mean using the COA key with the Upgrade CD? Won't (shouldn't) work. "Forced activation" of the Ugrade key via Phone Activate? (long process). If so, yes you used it once. 3 - See #2 4 - Recovery CD's are a "special flavor" that are pre-activated (see OEM Pre-Activation thread). Complete "replacement" of the Upgrade Install. Doesn't use the COA key. 5 - Again, shouldn't work as the main files are different between OEM-generic (System Builder kits)), OEM-specific (post System-builder), and Retail (including Upgrade) * - The key to the Upgrade has (maybe) been used once. The COA key has been used (definitely) once. Any key used once will more than likely be useable again (not repeatedly). COA keys are generally of the OEM-generic flavor. Always use a "keyfinder" method to get the OEM-specific key if building "your own flavor of Pre-Activated" (see thread mentioned). OEM Recovery (including the CD-type) will include the specific PC's drivers as well as "junk" software. Preferable to use those for Re-Installs (with the internal key, not the COA key which is generally a "last resort" key). All OEM CD's are not the same as OEM-generic is one type and each Vendor has their own "special" type. Whew!

Sorry, don't remember... I use a "vendor" A-V. AFAICR certain "items" can be disabled. You may want to "disable" (if it has "extras") anything that IE already does (newer than e.g. IE6). I think it "nags" you about it being disabled - not sure if some can be "not installed" via Custom Install (AFAICR, you can).

That's Dell OEM. Virtual PC is a free MS Add-on. Go to MS website and search for it. Again, find the documentation on your PC and see if it says anything about a Recovery Partition and what Function Key combination will "start it up" (basically, restores from HDD instead of CD, if available). Besides, if you have a virus or really boogered it up, you need to do a Restore. In addition, I repeat, you may not be able to use the CD (or the I386 folder on the HDD) directly without a few extra steps so go to the other link and do some reading before doing any nLite-ing.

I replied to your "I'm baffled" topic to provide a small amount of information. In addition, the file you want (in this topic) is also hosted on MDGx' website. Strangely enough, I just went there and was able to download it here. Dunno, maybe you need to actually go to the website (worked for me)?

1 - AutoPatcher - All files (Official+Unofficial) as-of December 2008. List is attached in thread (link is in MDGX website). Mostly selectable, generally uninstallable, extras included. No Slipstream since each package is an Installer.2 - 98SE SP2 - No selections available. Go to Website (link is in MDGX website. Two links back to associated MSFN topics (one to thread, other to Slipstream/Installation Guide). 3 - UBCD98 Driver Pack still available (from defunct/removed UBCD98 topic) on MDGX website. 4 - There's another Topic for WUPG98 that may/may-not coincide with 1 and 2 above. 5 - There's also a link right at the top to "Post-SP2 Fixes" (FredLedingue). 6 - All other files are listed in MDGX website. Go the the associated topics/websites to get your list and you decide (and test, naturally). FYI, to "double-check" for Fixes at the MS Website (your option), you'll need to "fix" the link to the V4 WindowsUpdate. There's a topic (at MSFN) for that as well. This "fix" is incorporated into AutoPatcher. Not sure about others. Here's the link. (EDIT! USE OPTION #3 IN DOWNLOAD!)

"On behalf of those that don't say Thank You..." Thanks! Another link-spot... (re - "hit and run" - happens quite often and they sometimes don't even return to get their "answer"...)

(heh heh! "sister" website! BTW, new website is better than old...) UmGuanaTryThis (l8tr) (note - not a wasted post - "hooks" me as a reminder)

Are the "samples" you provided from letting WPI automatically "fill in the blanks" or was this "manually made"? I don't recognize some of the (multi) strings provided.Explain and I'll see if I can reproduce the "anomaly".

Wise man - Full testing! Glad you got that far...The PC's (CPU/RAM) should be sufficient. Haven't checked, but is this version of AVG Free including an additional "extra" (like a Toolbar or some such) that "runs" at Startup?Also check for Options (like AutoUpdate) that you might be able to "turn off" or "set to a scheduled download" (as was pointed out earlier). Some"free" packages give you "extra junk" (e.g. fictitious Google QuikSearch) that you really don't want. Check a PC in-question with CTL+ALT+DEL to see "what's running" and report back. Maybe some "extra" is running in background. Curiosity - what OS is on these? Must be 2K and up, otherwise this version won't run. Maybe the 2011 version is more of a "hog" than the previous? I use a different AV (not free), so I can't say... Worth noting - be prepared to "uninstall" after this test run in case you need to "fix" your install before you proceed with the other 24(?) PC's. Don't want to have to manually "fix" them.

Have you put this in your MSBATCH.INF?[installLocationsMRU] "C:\WINDOWS\INF\" Otherwise won't know where to look (if it's PnP; you never said what make/model) and defaults to the floppy unless you tell it. Remember, you're doing an "unattended" install and (AFAICR), you're using the INFINST and a "CUSTOM.INF" which is the first place searched. ?Which other "options"? (ref. my Optional Components section) Side note: BATCH.EXE is the 98 version and not updated to 98SE so options are not consistent. My example has all of them correctly listed. Really, I told you to look my example over. If you see a section in my sample and you don't have it filled in, do a "search" on that section or read the MS documentation. My example "does it all" (except Full SlipStream, as in LoneCrusader's project). As far as the other question/questions, I could answer you with the examples from UBCD but I haven't had time to "boil it down" to start the "New UBCD How-To Without Violating Licenses And MSFN Rules So I Won't Get Banned Or The Thread Being Removed" thread. Please press no further yet and be patient. It will come. I might even incorporate other projects into it (e.g. SlipStream) that other MSFN'ers are working on. Please note other threads/projects for various methods of Updates (e.g. WUPG98 or AutoPatcher, both being still available). Do look here for all of your individual Hotfix/Patch needs/wants. They are clearly marked "Unofficial" if not "Official" and have been gathered prior to support being dropped by MS. Argh, matey! Here be support as MSFN!

In ResourceHacker - RCDATA. If you "dump" the whole area, the name you give it comes out as "x.RC" (x=name). Open with Notepad and the same Names as seen in the Hacker appear; some pieces are messages, one is usually the actual CAB that you can extract with ZIP/RAR, some are "modules" embedded (one example is a "version checking" module). Suggest you investigate WEXTRACT (google, whatever...) for more info. In addition, attempt to find the particular IEXPRESS ("wextract") version involved and "play with it". Give a "fix name.exe" that you may be investigating and I'll see what I can dig up... Rough explanation of IEXPRESS (various versions)- 1 - Run it, giving all info/files (including the INF/Program-to-run) 2 - Makecab (usually that version) "called" to CAB the files/inf/etc. 3 - WEXTRACT appended at front-end to "self-extract" and run the "commands" given Rough explanation (again, been a while...) EDIT @CharlotteTheHarlot - see bold above...

I (kind of) agree. My .02cents (side notes/side issues) - I noticed specs said "Dell 8200" and "XP Home w/SP3" - Advise you to look here if that's not a Retail XP. Caution - Dell Restore Disks are (sometimes) a wee bit harder to make. And (if Dell you-purchased-new) watch out for that Restore Partition. edit - It's just as easy to disable Services one-at-a-time and see what effect it has on you. In addition, check for any Background processes you really don't need (e.g. Messenger software). Anything that "starts" at Windows Startup (running in background) will "slow you down". Once you are satisfied, nLite away and test (in e.g. Virtual PC)!

Well, one idea would be to reread jaclaz' post. Editing that file serves no purpose and changing something just because "someone said so" is, well, not wise. There are a variety of other "multi-boot" tools that work without fail (an example is Grun4DOS). I can make an n-in-1 quite easily.Try a different approach, say this one or this on.

Download full file once from here (top/bottom?) and use same method (not really sure how to "install" tho). And "turn off" auto-update, repeat when necessary. I find "auto-update" a real aggravation for anything (including the OS). Test the method on a single computer that can be backed-up/reloaded first (the "install). edit - apparently there's an "update from directory" option in the "update" area of AVG. (browse the technical faqs section of the website). edit2 - and if you have 98/98SE/ME systems, you'll need to use version 7.5 524.

All hubs... ouch! Collisions and blockages. Only one PC gets to "fully utilize" the network at any given time. Internet Web Pages (usually) and Small Files won't give too much of a problem in that kind of network but large file transfers will (consuming the transit path, for want of a better term). I have an old LinkSys 4-port Workgroup Hub (that I seldom use); works fine until... I'd say probably your idea is definitely worth pursuing. Try to "stall" each PC between "piece bursts" to allow other traffic to pass through, e.g. "split" file, transfer a BAT file to each PC, go to the PC's and run it; inside the BAT file could maybe be a "timer" between pieces. A word of warning - if the PC's are "older slower with low amounts of RAM" AVG Free may bite you (PC's will lag). Less than a P-II (100mhz FSB) and 256MB may not be sufficient. Worst case, those that "lag", just uninstall and find an alternative. FWIW, check "thrift stores" occasionally for Routers (got the one I use for $5US); maybe speak with the Manager about setting one aside if one comes in (Thrift Stores are, after all, donation-based). You could put "regular users" on all ports but one and the last port hook in the remainder via the hubs. Again, good luck!

Eh, may help... Switches work differently than Routers in that they're "sort of" hard-wired to "shift" between pc's, whereas a router has an "embedded DHCP server" and happily parses the work (AFAIK). 10mb is not so hot either - a choker. If you could manage to get hold of a router and use it on the "front-end", it would probably help too. BTW, the method you propose is how old-skool BBS groups (back when) used to trade files (with MODEMS!). At least the way you're going will give "pauses" between bursts... Good luck.

Router explanation - The Range is what it passes out as a DHCP server. Here's what's in my router - LAN MAC Address 11-22-33-44-55-11 (sample) LAN IP Address 192.168.8.1 <--also used as the Gateway assigned in the "clients" DHCP Server 192.168.8.17 - 128 <--here's the range Assign fixed IP1=192.168.8.17 to MAC1=11-22-33-44-55-22 (sample) Others dynamically assigned 18-128 Usually, the router has a way of assigning a "fixed IP" to a certain MAC (the physical identifier of the NIC). Remember, that a Router is (usually) just a mini-Linux (embedded). All PC's (including the Server) are set to "Automatic", allowing the Router to provide the IP's. For the Web/FTP Server, I set the IP to the "fixed IP" and in the Router provide a "pass-through" for that IP and the associated Port(s). In my router, it's called "Virtual Server". 1 - ISP assigns your WAN IP 2 - Router assigns Internal IP's within Range 3 - Server (or any other PC's) assigned a Fixed IP for given NIC MAC 4 - Pass-Through set for associated Fixed IP Basic explanation done... works for me!

Stipulation - depends on the media and maybe OS (expanding on the theme "originally"); some had other CAB sizes.Win95 on CD/Floppy - (varies may be 1.95mb; generally Floppy-size variation is the "originally" or sometimes 1.2mb/1.44mb) Win98 on CD - 1.72mb WinME on CD - 7.81mb I have a Compaq OSR1 set "generated backup" (from the old beast) at 1.2mb - 31 floppies! There were "variations" for the Win95-series (3 PRECOPYx cabs). AFAIK, the 98/ME series were as stated. Could be wrong about 98FE. Kind of irrelevant, tho (I believe this is what the 98SE "step-up" was used against). Nonetheless, LoneCrusader's expansion of info is correct. If you want more info, dig into the SDK for specifics. Believe it or not, I "corrected" a corrupted CAB once using that info (header stuff) and a hex-editor.

Thx, jaclaz... haven't visited Reboot lately. (post to keep me "hooked into" the above link - nice tool!)