Kelsenellenelvian Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) Windows Post-Install Wizard (WPI for short) is a hypertext application designed for giving users choice. While Windows XP offers many ways of customizing the setup process out of the box, its major drawback is the lack of being able to select which applications an end user may install. In the past, end users and administrators needed to either download the files manually, or create overly complex scripts that could only be used once. WPI allows you to create one image, which can then be custom configured, and optionally, automated, so that end users can install any applications that have been configured into WPI.Highlights!4 more commandlinesReboot issues fixed.Here is the 6.3 changelog:v6.3 Updates - Released November 30th, 2007-------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Added code that will count the number of commands (and rega/regb) forall programs. This way the progress bar will be fairly more accurate asit updates per command instead of per program. (Zorphnog)* Changed Taskkill to Tskill for a wider audience. Usage = Tskill [program] Don't add the .exe, only add the tasks name.i.e. "Tskill explorer"* Major advances in implementing the run entries for WPI You now can have the option of it running AFTER the desktop loads (Thanks ricktendo64)!Look further along for the Post_$OEM$ archive.===============================================================================v6.2 Updates - Released August 10th, 2007-------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Fixed all of the issues with the extra 4 commandlines* Sadly the Double quotes on regentries bug has returned so pleaseremember to remove the quotes from the regafter and regbefore lines...===============================================================================v6.1 Updates - Released July 27th, 2007-------------------------------------------------------------------------------* WPI will now automatically trim the paths to %wpipath%\Install\Blah.exe* Added 4 more Commandlines.* Turned the volume down a bit on the embeded media player.* Fixed the reboot issues (zorphnog)* Fixed the api error upon finalizing after a reboot (Zorphnog)===============================================================================v6 Updates - Released June 20, 2007-------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Fixed the double quotes bug on Registry Before\After!* Moved hotkeys back to alt+* Added Punjabi Language and updated several of the other languages.* Added function of getfileversion.* Added identifiers for Vista os disk.* Compiled a whole new system for making the runonce & MCE theme entries for WPI through RunWPI.exe to be used in cmdlines.txt* Added the new official theme for WPI.* Added check for Vista, getOSver()=="Vista". (mritter)===============================================================================Notes and ExtrasSuggested disk folder layout:With the above folder layout all your config entries should read like:%wpipath%\Install\Blah.exeI have seperated the tools out from the main archive. You can download the tools here:Tools archive.Contents of the tools archive:WPI Config ListerCDSwitch3 Custom themes for CDSwitchautorun.inf <-- Updated and fixedwpi.ico New icon thanks to WolfX2TaskKillS.exe from sadicqTaskKillS InstructionsCleanup.exe (Deletes ALL icons from the desktop)Reboot.exe (Dialog box that will reboot in 60 sec unless cncel is pressed)_____________________________________________________________________Here is a quick start package that will set your windows disk up to use WPI after the desktop loads.This is for use with all versions of Windows 2000, XP and 2003!To make use of this archive all you need to do is unRAR it and place the %oem% folder beside the I386 and WPI folders.Post $OEM$ Folder (The forum is messing up this link so copy www.wpiw.net/downloads/Post_$oem$.rar )Contents of the Post %OEM% archive:cmdlines.txtRunWPI.inf_______________________________________________________________________Here is a quick start package that will set your windows disk up to use WPI with runonceex.This is for use with all versions of Windows 2000, XP and 2003!To make use of this archive all you need to do is unRAR it and place the %oem% folder beside the I386 and WPI folders.$OEM$ Folder (The forum is messing up this link so copy www.wpiw.net/downloads/$oem$.rar )Contents of the %OEM% archive:cmdlines.txtRunWPI.exe (Sets the runonceex and MCE themeing entries used for WPI)_______________________________________________________________________NEW!!!An $OEM%\WPI folder that sets up your WPI for RunOnceEx with the official Zune Microsoft Theme!$OEM$-Zune Folder (The forum is messing up this link so copy www.wpiw.net/downloads/$oem$-zune.rar )Contents of the %OEM%-Zune archive:cmdlines.txtRunWPI_Zune.exeUse is as the same as the one above..._______________________________________________________________________This is for use with all versions of Windows Vista!To make use of this archive all you need to do is unRAR it and place the Sources folder at the root of your CD.Sources Folder.Contents of the Sources archive:setupcomplete.cmd (This needs to be several folders deep so I preset the folders for you)________________________________________________________1978 .png images for your pleasure to use in your tooltips or whatever!PNG Collection.Here is a small tutorial on how to add an app to WPI!Ok this is a sample (Very simple) configuration for CCleaner (A.K.A Crap Cleaner) This assumes you have all of the WPI files either in the WPI folder at the root of your Windows cd or all of the WPI folders (Common, Graphics, WPIScripts, Tools, Install and Themes) and the file WPI.hta at the root of your cd.Remember this is just the most basic and required entries for a program!#1 Download the app and place it in the WPI\Install Folder. (CCleaner.exe in this example) #2 Run WPI.hta and click on the "Config" button\Icon area. #3 Choose the button at the very top above the config section that says "Add"#4 Enter in the name section "CCleaner" <--No quotes! Then click on any other section of the config area to activate the rest of the wizard.#5 You will notice the Unique ID section gets automatically configured for you.#6 All apps are selected to be installed by default right from the start so if you don't want it selected by default you must uncheck this box. Also you can decide if you want this app to be a "Forced Install" or not. #7 Choose a category for your app to be displayed in. If you want the app to be displayed in a category you don?t see simply chose other and a box will appear that will allow the entry of you choice.#8 In the Command 1 section click on the little folder icon and browse to the WPI\Install folder and select the CCleaner.exe installer, this will place the full path to the installer in the commandline.#9 Add the necessary switches for the program to run silently i.e. "%wpipath%\Install\CCleaner.exe" /s (This can be easily done for most standard apps by simply clicking on the USSF button on the far right of the commandline.)#10 Select the Save and then the Exit buttons and you have now configured your first app!Themes are now hosted on WPI.net!!!Theme page!Please remember and donate! Edited February 5, 2008 by Kelsenellenelvian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVERICKS CHOICE Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Thanks even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazer Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Thats nice kel, but could you.... or could i fix the minimize sleep window?, is there an command you can put after so that the sleep.exe stays minimized? when runned with wpi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazer Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 (edited) You should check alot of the download links they are messed up at looks like this edit; nvm i didnt check the line after download sry. Edited December 1, 2007 by wazer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsenellenelvian Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 I will look into asking sig if i can use his hideconsole app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter8189 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 i'm sorry just a question: after the installation of xp, where the folder WPI (and all the others, like "install") is copied? is it copied on the hard drive or does it remain on the CD/DVD?thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsenellenelvian Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 If you follow the DIRECTIONS they stay on the cd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazer Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I will look into asking sig if i can use his hideconsole app.Sounds nice kel, keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utilizator Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Thanks you very much for thing, that makes my unattended installations better and faster. Very nice! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsenellenelvian Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Minor silent update!Fixed the png's to png8 format show they should be showing better for all you ie6 users! **Sorry** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insan Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Hello!Thanks for this forum ... this is the first time I use and participate an english forum. Usually, I frequent french forums.So, we hope to understand how can I use WPI :1. Can I copy the entire contents of archive in the folder \$OEM$ ?2. After choosing options and configs (by adding applications), how can I use all this in my CD Win XP pro ?Thank you... please, use a sample words and not use the abreviations, because I'm not good in English! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsenellenelvian Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 #1 Yes you could but why would you?#2 Kinda sick right now (Bronchitis) but will write a simple how to in the next day or two.Welcome to MSFN.org! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insan Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Thank to reply me ... I think that you are ill, so I hope you a good recovery!- I would use WPI to add applications for my CD Win XP pro customised (like Firefox, OpenOffice, Adsl TV, Adobe Reader, ...) but I don't now how to make this ?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsenellenelvian Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) #1 Copy XP CD to a folder named XP on your harddrive that has the most space.#2 Place WPI folder inside this same folder.#3 Configure WPI.#4 Gab one of these 3 downloads:www.wpiw.net/downloads/$OEM$.rar <-- This one goes before the intital logon and uses the Royale theme for the skinning of the runonce sections.www.wpiw.net/downloads/$OEM$-Zune.rar <-- Same as above EXCEPT this one uses the Zune theme.www.wpiw.net/dpwnloads/Post_$OEM$.rar <-- THIS ONE uses an inf to run WPI AFTER initial logon.#5 Unrar your $oem$ archive and place the $oem$ folder inside the XP folder, Beside the i386 and WPI folders.#6 Make the whole danm thing bootable with your app of choice. nLite is recommended... Edited January 13, 2008 by Kelsenellenelvian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insan Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Thank you for this how to ... An other question : I would know if I could to specify the installation destinations of these applications (installed by WPI) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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