Angelico_Payne

Perhaps there is an error in your txtsetup.sif. It would give same error as if it has a problem reading a file from the disc (or any other install source). First write down which file is given as "cannot be read" error (1 is enough). Then check your boot related txtsetup, that file is probably listed in it. And then check ih that files exists in your setup source (i386 dir of your installation). You should always use txtsetup.sif from your i386 dir, since it is the one modified by nlite.

Not sure if that text is hardcoded into setup file, or perhaps it can be hexedited and replaced by empty spaces. Also try experimenting with removing lines in txtsetup.sif that are scsi load related.

when I need to teach people to use the software they chose to install onto their computer - intro to handholding 101On a clean installation from re-authored installation media, I believe it will default to the installer language, but for a desktop installation... After installation .. from the menu's Edit Preferences International <--- set it here shark Or after you set it,export registry value in.reg file and on next installation import it after program installs via regedit /S language.reg command

I mean Service Pack for .NET. Which means : if I install .NET 1.1, and then service pack 1 for .NET 1.1, and hotfix for SP1, via .cmd batch file, called during GuiRunOnce, without restarting, service pack 1 is not installed (doesn't show in installed apps,and is offered again on windows update) U mean it is started simulteniously? Only one is gui based, one is "invisible"?

Problem with vmware workstation. I assume you are using latest version... Revert to old version 6.0 or so.

I never got resolution to work in unattended also. So i use reschange to change it (little dos based utility) with -force -quiet switch,and it works now. Download,or U can download new,windows based version at author's homepage http://www.12noon.com/displaychanger.htm Ok I now read johnhc's post, so now i understand why it doesn't work. Although there ought to be a force switch or something....

Are programs listed in batch file via RunOnce method installed before programs listed in batch file listed in winnt.sif via GuiRunOnce? What I mean is, Is the progress like this: Runonce ---installation RESTART WINNT.SIF GuiRunOnce method windows logon Cause otherwise service pack (meaning SP1 for .NET 1.1 e.g) wont apply.

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A question about integration : I want to integrate IE7, WMP11, and all the subsequent hotfixes (which include some WMP11 & IE7 updates) into XP SP3 installation. 1.I start nlite - put all in the list for updating source installation files. 2.Program starts integrating and asks for WMP11 slipstreamer i download it and put .exe file in the nlite root folder, program continues and everything finishes OK. However I noticed that the WMP slipstreamer has a function to slipstream WMP hotfixes as well. So my questions are : 1. Were all WMP hotfixes integrated into installtion, althought they were added to be integrated via nlite and not using WMP slipstreamer 2. Are IE7 & WMP11 and all later updates for them really integrated into installation, and not just added to be installed via svpack or some other method in later stage of installtion Great program...great work...great man! Svaka čast!

See if you have any information in properties fields of image/DVD like author, label,... they must be empty Also try to compile image/DVD with ultraiso app

Ok I verified .. SP3 does not come with updated .NET framework. That means you have to install 1)1.1 (*latest 1.1 and 1.1 SP1 must be downloaded or updated via Windows update) 2)1.1SP1 3)Security update patch for 1.1SP1 4).NET 2.0 (e.g. required by Adobe acrobat reader and ATI catalyst center) 5) Security update patch for 2.0 6) NET 3.0 (optional) (manually downloaded 3.5 .NET package contains updates from 2.0-3.5) Regarding WMP. If you dont install WMP11, your system is ok to go. If you install WMP11, u need to install WMP11 and 1 security update for WMP11 runtimes. Regarding IE7, if IE6 is used, no update is nessesary if IE7 is used only latest IE7 is nessesary . Other then that, u need to update root certificates, and WGA tool. sorry about not pointing out KB%numbers% of required updates.. not much time now/

I do the same but i have to correct you : the .net framework 1.1 (SP1) is not integrated in the SP3. it's not really needed anyway. And it cannot be installed... Are you sure it is not nessecary update for 1.0?

Hope this link answers your question : Changes to Windows XP Home Edition K and Windows XP Professional K from earlier versions of Windows XP

Perhaps it is possible to integrate, like .net is integrated in installation files by Microsoft, but havent found a way yet. I do install via batch in guirunonce section of winnt.sif ( U need .net 3.5 package from MS, that contains versions 2.0-3.5) since in SP3 it seems .net 1.1SP1 is allready integrated.

I noticed the visible reduction in affected files as well, and my installation breaks, but since it is confirmed that IE7/WMP integration works fine with nlite I reckoned it was the human factor - me Did you try with latest nlite? I am trying out tonight to see if it breaks again.

can u plese attach your nlite preset? and patching works fine Glad to here about patching. By nlite preset you mean the log file? Everything integrates ok, but after i make .iso and install, during install restart loop occurs (after 1st restart) Hoewer I was using older version of nlite. Have downloaded latest ver. and will try again

I tried to nlite IE7 to Windows XP SP3. I get repeated restarts when installing. Also I have noticed that txtsetup .sif seems smaller after running nlite. Dunno if that has any significance. EDIT: Does uxtheme and other .dll patching works for SP3 based XP as well?

But would this new PE that i would build be the same in functionality as the original coming with WAIK? I looked at the info in the link. I understand that it might give register .dll and .ocx functionality; but how do I install, or rather integrate directX 9.0c e.g. into PE WIM image? I must admit that I lack a basic understanding of what files are needed to be copied over and registered for directX to function properly from within PE...

Tanx for the info and the links, I will look into it immediately

Didn't know it was significant, actually I thought that was a part of the reason why it is impossible to multiboot from an USB stick/ flash memory. I guess I was wrong. I know that Linux is operable from USB stick via isolinux, to what degree I dont know, since I am not into Linux. XP & Vista booting from stick, works too, but working under that operating system that is booted from usb stick, is somewhat limited in my experiance, but so far I have only tried 3 USB stick version of XP (made with BartPE method I presume), and I'm trying one Vista based USB based project atm. And there is that still non availability of calling different boot loaders as in cdshell and eazyboot. If only someone would make bootloader to resolve this...

So SP3 has 1.1 framework and 1.1SP1? I am not sure you can integrate it into installation itself, but there are ways to install it silently during install, but that is not a real integration....

Yeah, work on that is progressing slowly, probably beacuse it is not widespread yet, and beacause DVD media is cheaper than flash disc. For now i think only isolinux based and floppy emulation based boot images can be used. Also recently I read news that Intel based Macs can boot from USB2 drives. Also, The Universal Serial Bus (USB) Mass Storage Working Group is preparing a specification on booting USB devices to enable booting from USB within the industry. Boot from USB has become a highly requested feature. Both USB flash drive (UFD) and USB CD-ROM drives are in a position to pave the way of new booting features on USB. This paper provides information about booting the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems from USB storage devices. It provides guidelines for BIOS vendors, IHVs, and OEMs to work together to create USB boot enabled products. (source: http://whitepapers.techrepublic.com.com/) I think part of the problem lies in BIOS reconfiguration. Also repercussions for HDD manufacturers are pretty severe, so maybe that too is holding it back. Anyway here are some additional links to help you, they are more focused on running live OS from USB, but will help give you better understanding of the matter : Link1 Link2 And as always the best resource is LINK

Is it possible to integrate drivers other than NIC drivers, so tests can be run from within the enviroment. Tests for GPU, sound card, modem, etc. Is it true that WinPE 2.1 is stripped of directx?

There's a neat service configuration manual on BLACK VIPER VISTA SP1 SERVICES MANUAL, to help you tweak Vista a bit more to your taste.