Gray Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hi,After a test install of my unattended build in VirtualPC, to check for updates I have to:1. Right click the top bar and select "Run ActiveX Control"2. Click "Run"3. Click "Install"4. Click "Express" to check for critical updates.This isn't that big a deal, but can it be improved? Is there is a reg tweak or something to enable ActiveX control by default? And just what is it I am installing in step 3, and why can't I integrate or install it in RunOnceEx?Thanks in advance,Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorphnog Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Um...why aren't you just integrating updates into your unattended build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 I do, but surely you don't expect me to do a fresh install every time a new update comes out??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anass_f Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I do, but surely you don't expect me to do a fresh install every time a new update comes out???Hi 'Gray',first, go to http://integrator.siginetsoftware.com/inde...manual&mainThen, http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3617Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 I do, but surely you don't expect me to do a fresh install every time a new update comes out???Hi 'Gray',first, go to http://integrator.siginetsoftware.com/inde...manual&mainThen, http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3617Best regardsThanks for that. It actually says on your second link that if you've integrated one of RyanVM's packs already (which I have done) to NOT use the WU or MU addons. I will try later today and see what happens...Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 I've tried both of those files and I still get the same result.Anyone else have any other ideas?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorphnog Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 You can enable ActiveX using registry keys. I haven't tested it out, but I think should work:Windows Registry Version 5.00[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3]"1001"=dword:00000000"1200"=dword:00000000[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3]"1001"=dword:00000000"1200"=dword:00000000Is there any reason you are updating via the web page vice using automatic updates? Personally I have a script to enable automatic updates and prompt the WSUS to update the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Is there any reason you are updating via the web page vice using automatic updates? Personally I have a script to enable automatic updates and prompt the WSUS to update the machine.Yep, I don't want M$ having control over what is installed on my machine, I like to install it if I want to! I also find it a good way to see when I needed to update my unattended CD.I will try those two reg hacks, thanks for those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorphnog Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Yep, I don't want M$ having control over what is installed on my machine, I like to install it if I want to!I understand that, I like to see what is being installed as well. Thats why I set automatic updates to "notify but don't download or install". I can see whats missing and choose what to download and install. I just really don't like using the web interface, but thats just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Yep, I don't want M$ having control over what is installed on my machine, I like to install it if I want to!I understand that, I like to see what is being installed as well. Thats why I set automatic updates to "notify but don't download or install". I can see whats missing and choose what to download and install. I just really don't like using the web interface, but thats just my opinion.Yep, I know, I might even give it a go!Oh, and that reg hack didn't work by the way - I'm still asked to add the activex control... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anass_f Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Look at this again, it may help you (but it's in french): http://formassiste.info/downpack.php#4_optionnelsto download directly the addon which include (WGA + Microsoft Update + Microsft Catalog) to use with RyanVM integrator : http://elrico.voyageacheval.info/ELsys_MS_..._addon_1.2.2.7zHopefuly it will help .Anass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 Look at this again, it may help you (but it's in french): http://formassiste.info/downpack.php#4_optionnelsto download directly the addon which include (WGA + Microsoft Update + Microsft Catalog) to use with RyanVM integrator : http://elrico.voyageacheval.info/ELsys_MS_..._addon_1.2.2.7zHopefuly it will help .AnassThanks for that Anass. It worked, but I still have to run the ActiveX control when I first visit the site.Surely there is a way to run the control by default? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anass_f Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 (edited) Hi,You may find a solution by your self, go to this web site: http://www.epsilonsquared.com/There are two softwares to download, they track any changes to the registry or system files then give you a setup file (or reg file) which will redo all changes made.Easy to use, just make a snapshot before you first visit the update page, then an other one after in order to compare any changes made to registry (or/and system files) then export the registry modifications as a reg file. Add it to your XP source CD to be ran during setup.Anass. Edited October 27, 2007 by anass_f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 Hi,You may find a solution by your self, go to this web site: http://www.epsilonsquared.com/There are two softwares to download, they track any changes to the registry or system files then give you a setup file (or reg file) which will redo all changes made.Easy to use, just make a snapshot before you first visit the update page, then an other one after in order to compare any changes made to registry (or/and system files) then export the registry modifications as a reg file. Add it to your XP source CD to be ran during setup.Anass.Yes! That was exactly what I needed! InstallWatchPro created the reg file for me and voila! Perfect. I've tried doing a similar thing with RegSnap before, but that never created the reg file for me so I was a bit lost.Now my install CD is perfect. Thanks again, Anass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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