Super-Magician

Well, for the DLLCACHE, can't you do a T-13 or something (this might create problems, though - I'm not too familiar with this kind of thing)? Or, you could simply use a modified SFC*.dll (SFC.dll for 2K, SFC_OS.dll for XP, 2K3). HFSLIP ManualUnattended Guide Was that sarcasm??

With HFSLIP, you can put in it HFEXPERT\WIN\SYSTEM32\dllcache !

I think the reason why they didn't include is because of people who DO NOT read or follow directions. Basically, it's an EXPERT feature as noted by the name of the folder and should only be used by EXPERIENCED users, not newbies who don't read.

For some reason, I'm happier now .I look forward to the next public test release .

I wonder what the surprise is... ==spoiler - but nothing to do with the surprise== Did you really have to remove support for DRIVERCOMP and AHTEST? ==endspoiler==

I'm not Tomcat, but one thing: KB885626 is not requested by Windows Update. It is not a critical or optional update. Remember, this list is for updates listed on Windows Update, not all hotfixes released for XP. If it was, this list would be VERY hard for him to maintain. Is this what you're mentioning, or am I wrong?

How come the version of HFSLIP posted on FDV's site (60425) is newer than what's mentioned here (60422)? Where did that come from?!

That's great! Thanks... Can't wait for the next release...

Well, actually, HFSVPK and HFSVCPACK are one and the same. As of version 60421, Tomcat renamed the HFSVPK and HFSVPK_SW folders to HFSVCPACK and HFSVCPACK_SW, respectively.

Squeeto - that's an internal build, and he's referring to the HFSPACK folder, which is for service packs. You, I believe, are thinking of the HFSVCPACK folder, which is for switchless installers and CMD/INF/REG files.

Tomcat - did you get my PM?

Thank you, TAiN. My thoughts exactly

I'd like at least one version that has the bells 'n and whistles. I know you said it's imposssible to please everyone. I like the short KB titles though. Besides, that only takes a few lines of script. I understand that TommyP/Yzowl want less-bloated versions. But creating plug-in files like HFSPLUG1.cmd kind of splits the whole project apart. I prefer having everything in one file. You still have to update something, don't you? Oh, and the answer file? Processing it only takes one line in the script. Yes, you have to add things like IF NOT DEFINED * (*) for the intro section, but doing so will enable more flexibility with the script. Just my humble opinion...

Tested 60510b. Everything works perfectly. KB913433 installs successfully. WU does not complain.

If you just use HFSLIP (see my signature), most, if not all, of your problems will be solved . HFSLIP can slipstream WGA into your install source. You won't have to use SVCPACK.inf or RunOnceEx or anything like that.

Another thing, Siginet. When I configure the PowerPacker for Extra Pack Files, the files don't get added to the pack dir (e.g. ROOT\ROPC\*).

No problem! I'm happy to support and advertise such a great program.

Fortunately, there is! When you wish to call a certain section (let's say, MAKEISO) in a certain batch file (let's say, CREATEISO.cmd), insert the following line. CALL CREATEISO.cmd MAKEISO Then, at the top of CREATEISO.cmd, insert the following code. @ECHO OFF CLS SETLOCAL ENABLEEXTENSIONS ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION IF "%1"=="" ECHO This script cannot be run by itself. It must be called upon by HFSLIP.&PAUSE&EXIT GOTO %1 Simple explanation: The argument used in the CALL function is passed to the %1 variable. Near the top of CREATEISO.cmd, we have the line GOTO %1. This tells the script to go to the section specified as the argument. The echoed line I added is just to prevent people from running the extra batch file.

Francesco, the file I attached does just that. It forces Automatic Updates/Internet Explorer to use Microsoft Update instead of Windows Update.

What do you mean 'unrelated'?? Both of these WGA updates are listed by Windows Update as 'critical'. I understand that WGA Notifications isn't "required" for Windows Update to function, but eventually, Microsoft will force you to install it on your computer. I have already been able to integrate Microsoft Update. Download the MUWEB CAB file from Microsoft. It contains the DLL file required for Microsoft Update. For integration into Windows, you must also import a datastore.ebd file. This has been placed in the attached SFX file. For more information, see here. DataStore.exe

You're welcome ! By the way, you missed a #4. I like this idea. Now that I've read tommyp's list of info and yours, I'm starting to lean the other way. The script does seem to have become a little bit bloated lately, with addition after addition (not that I don't appreciate your work, of course, Tomcat !).

Thanks, Siginet! It's now in my signature as you see .

The website has not been updated since Tomcat changed the names of the HFSVPK and HFSVPK_SW folders to the current names of HFSVCPACK and HFSVCPACK_SW, respectively. Installers that do not require any switches (i.e. switchless installers) belong in HFSVCPACK. Installers that require the switches /Q:A /R:N belong in HFSVCPACK_SW. Anything placed in these two folders will be installed at T-13 with everything else in I386\SVCPACK. HFSLIP will automatically add the appropriate lines into SVCPACK.INF.

Tomcat, are you planning to fix the SVCPACK issue that I mentioned in the KB913433 topic? I will test the SWFLASH.CAB using 60510a. However, keep in mind that if you slipstream this, you do not need KB913433. (For the past few runs, not including the one using 60509b, I've actually been using a switchless installer in HFSVCPACK that I made using your MultiCompiler program.) Off-topic: Do you have some links to pages with switchless installers on it? I used one list and downloaded a few installers, but I didn't bookmark it.

I'm with Tomcat on this one! Windows takes almost no time at all parsing a few thousand lines of script. It does not slow does the process. I guess you could make an old-school HFSLIP and one with additional functionality, but then you'd have to update both of them, and it's probably too much work.