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No, the progress code is totally broken and won't work as designed. You could replace that code with an animation to show that it is actually doing something I suppose. As it stands, my use of the HTA has diminished greatly in the past year. I do not know our actual usage of the public functionality but I would guess less than 30%. I likely won't make any code changes for the forseeable future. I typically use it to launch custom deployment apps.

Yes when Vista came out, MS allowed a period for Downgrade Rights, which I think was 8 months or so. I can't remember the exact period. It was very helpful in business since many companies wanted to stick with XP. Even when Windows 7 came out, it had Downgrade Rights to Vista but I don't recall anyone actually using that. I'd expect the same model to continue for Windows 8 to 7, but I haven't heard anything about the program yet.

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Using Windows 8 CP, I get to develop a deployment app for it, but I am experiencing a problem with network drives. Now this is just in the initial (actual) development of the workflow, so no automation is done here. This is the behaviour we are seeing: 1. If map network drive with cmd, can see drive in Computer, but end up getting permissions errors. 2. If map network drive with elevated cmd, cannot see drive in Computer, but scripts execute fine. I do not require the ability to see the network drive in Computer, however it is an annoyance. What is the particular reason why it doesn't show up? Oh if it matters, the network share it connects to is on a domain controller (2008 R2) using domain credentials.

Yes the smiley helps for that, however the entire post was likely unnecessary.

The hard drive could cause problems, but I won't jump on the idea that it isn't fast enough. You can run some HDD tests if you like. Also, go into Event Viewer after your next lockup and look for any errors. If you are lucky, Windows may have left a clue in there for you. You can also test your video card (I see from pics that your board has no integrated) using a program like OCCT. http://www.ocbase.com/index.php/software/20-occt

I haven't used Win7PE_SE with this at all, so I can't comment on it, including whatever behaviours you are encountering. I have confirmed (in testing) that it does work in WinPE 3.1 (Win7 SP1 WAIK Supplemental) x64. For the CMD issue, the HTA script checks for CMD presense. That is, if you have an additional CMD open (besides the one startnet.cmd uses) it may not run properly until it is closed. I have not tested what this script behaviour does if the HTA is loaded via winpeshl.ini or any other method. I also do not know what the purpose of the CMD checker is for, since it was a function added by the original programmer who has abandoned this project. There is supposed to be a progress bar that appears on the screen. Since that ability to have a working progress bar did not present itself at the time this HTA was created (Vista) its functionality has not been updated for the newer versions of Imagex.exe or DISM.exe imaging. Even so, many people have trouble being able to accurately read the progress value. Typically, what appears in its place is a gray rectangle in the middle of the screen. However, on some video cards, no box may appear after selecting the drive letter to install to. In these cases, you need to wait until the Confirmation box comes up saying it is done. Have you tried a manual build of this HTA to make sure it is working?

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I would hazard a guess that the router supports uPnP which Vista also supports. However, Windows 98 doesn't natively and wouldn't be broadcasting itself as such a device. I know this is an old topic, but basically the Win98 does not show up in Network, but can you get there using UNC Path with computer name or IP Address? Example: \\computername\ \\192.168.100.2\

I'm in the same boat. I still have my Win98 PC from many years ago but I rarely use it. Too busy using Win7, but its good to know that backup PC is still there in case I need it.

These refer to services that are enabled for devices that are not present in the system. You currently have them to start, but when they do they fail because the hardware isn't present which generates an error. For example, i8042PRT refers to a PS2 port used by a keyboard or mouse. These will show up in MSINFO32's Software Environment/System Drivers, Device Manager's Hidden Devices or in the Services panel. I do not have the other two on my system so I can't tell you what those are.

I think that there is a perfectly good reason for this. I wonder what is the actual usage of DVD playback on Windows 7? I personally do not know anyone who uses this feature. That being said, those I know from online that use it do not use WMP to do it! Maybe PowerDVD or some other tool. MS is working towards creating products for specific purposes. I would imagine that those using HTPCs are going to be pushed towards the Home Server SKU to take care of that complaint. One thing is for sure, I know for a fact that most people use the wrong OS for what they want, but they don't know that. Then they don't want to hear that and don't like the idea of switching to the "correct" OS. Note: this IE10 business is for ARM CPUs (Windows RT) and not the standard OS we get on PCs. Even if (once, ever?) a regular user can buy an ARM system (I know they have some micros out there for cheap) a Windows RT install DVD isn't made available to the general public. It might show up for users with MSDN/Technet subscriptions or Certified Partners. We'll have to wait to see that.

Some routers are "sold" as being more compatible with certain things than others. What that actually means, I do not know. I haven't seen a mainstream router that didn't support PPPoE, for example. But it is possible that some are DSL or Cable specific, in that they may have connections for those services. As an example, most ISPs do offer a router/modem combo unit for a price with their service, which is what I expect those particular routers are. Either that or they just have that as a marketing name so people with those services are more likely to buy them. But in all honesty, if your ISP modem has an ethernet port, and the router has an ethernet WAN port, then that is all you need.

It appears there are at least one way to install 2k using USB if that helps any.

Its likely possible to even prove that by editing the winpeshl.ini to no automatically run Setup.exe. Then you would have a chance to run ProcMon and profile Setup.exe when clicking that button.

I bet there was something leftover from the desktop part of the OS. Undocked makes me think it is related to the older profiles that were for Notebooks on docking stations. Since MS doesn't support Server OS on a notebook, makes sense to remove it!

That's nice to have a fix but not tell anyone how to install it. It does say that it can't be used offline, so that's definately a problem.

Well with Windows 8, it doesn't seem to like having multiple things up anyways. For the Snap thing in 7, the article is about Vista but I admit it wasn't ever something I even attempted to try.

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There are various different brands that might just be fine. I currently have 2 different WLAN routers, so I can give you these with my experiences. 1. Linksys Dual Band G/N: Works as expected, but certain port triggers can cause a hard reset automatically. This behaviour was also experienced with other routers, so I have no real fix for it. An example of getting a hard reset is to attempt to connect to the Quake 3 Master Server, if/when it is even up. 2. D-Link BGN: Stock level has same port triggering reset issue as the Linksys. Using custom firmware (DD-WRT) fixed that problem. G was fine but N speeds were flakey at best. As far as other types go. you are best bet to look at reviews or ratings on a site like Newegg. Popular rated products are going to be the most dependable. I'd recommend a dual band router if you can afford it.

Its probably how the INF is written. For example, an INF can be written to require a restart in order to have complete installation. This is one example of a type of driver that obviously does not work with drvload. It would be interesting to know whether that OCZ driver works if injected into a Windows 7 image... but it just might since WinPE and Win7 handles drivers a little bit differently.

Well the way to connect the windows doesn't seem to work in Windows 7, such as resizing both at the same time when snapped.