Needed help

[momcilosystem]

First, I am very sorry if I am asking question that's already been answered but I couldn't find it. (and also I presume I am not the first guy with this prob)

I have just coocked my Win instalation, and a LOT of stuff is doing exactly as I said, but there are things that was... well, ignored. Mostly visual settings (effects). It's the annoying fades, slides, etc. One more thing that I could notice that isn't added is Device Manager to Context Menu on My Computer...

Please help

tnx

[roirraWedorehT]

First, I am very sorry if I am asking question that's already been answered but I couldn't find it. (and also I presume I am not the first guy with this prob)

I have just coocked my Win instalation, and a LOT of stuff is doing exactly as I said, but there are things that was... well, ignored. Mostly visual settings (effects). It's the annoying fades, slides, etc. One more thing that I could notice that isn't added is Device Manager to Context Menu on My Computer...

Please help

tnx

It's hard for me to understand precisely what you're trying to say. I'm not sure I want to know what coocking (or cocking) your Windows installation is. Sorry, had to joke.

Anyway, are you saying that you used nLite to change some settings and that some of them took affect and others didn't? I haven't used the very latest nLite version; I had last used v1.45 beta 2, but I had no problems when I used it to set the visual settings. In this case I set all the visual settings on with the exception of auto-activing windows that I hover over. I haven't ever tried adding Device Manager to the context menu so I don't know about that...

Most installations I turn nearly all the visual settings off but this was on a powerful enough computer.

[momcilosystem]

I am using nLite 1.4, and you got it corectly, some settings took affect, and some of them didn't.

I added sp3, sata drivers (those which supposed to be on floppy), entered serial number, turned off some other stuff (firewall, security center, automatic update etc)

Everything that matter (read important stuff) worked just fine, and small stuff, like the ones I said earlier related to visual effects... they were just ignored.

When I was firstly experimented with nLite everything worked fine. Maybe there is order or some special way of cooKing Maybe I should first put sp3 then build iso and start nLite again do the important stuff and again build iso and ... well you got the point

[roirraWedorehT]

I am using nLite 1.4, and you got it corectly, some settings took affect, and some of them didn't.

I added sp3, sata drivers (those which supposed to be on floppy), entered serial number, turned off some other stuff (firewall, security center, automatic update etc)

Everything that matter (read important stuff) worked just fine, and small stuff, like the ones I said earlier related to visual effects... they were just ignored.

When I was firstly experimented with nLite everything worked fine. Maybe there is order or some special way of cooKing Maybe I should first put sp3 then build iso and start nLite again do the important stuff and again build iso and ... well you got the point

Strange. You should try this with the very latest version and report back if it still does it.

You shouldn't need to build an ISO at the separate steps, the result will be the same. As a rule and not related to this, however, whenever a new Service Pack comes out, I usually create and burn a new ISO with just the new Service Pack slipstreamed to use in the future as a master image so that I don't have to slipstream it every time I create new custom installations. I do this a lot, however, so if you don't do it that often it's not that big a deal.

Edited May 11, 2008 by roirraW "edor" ehT

[momcilosystem]

I've just downloaded latest version and I have same problem... It just keep using default settings (Display Properties/Appearance/Effects) and on Properties on My Computer then Performance Options... It's like I did nothing...

Nobody had this problem? That's odd...

[roirraWedorehT]

What about posting your settings file?

[momcilosystem]

[Main]
Env = 1.4 - 2.0.50727.42.Microsoft Windows NT 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2
Target = Windows XP Professional SP3 - 5.1.2600.3264 - English (United States)

[Tasks]
Service Pack Integration
Remove Components
Unattended Setup
Integrate Drivers
Tweaks
Create a Bootable ISO
Options

[Components]
;# Applications #
Briefcase
;# Operating System Options #
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Disk Cleanup
Search Assistant
Security Center
Tour
;# Services #
Alerter
Automatic Updates
Beep Driver
Error Reporting
Indexing Service
QoS RSVP
Quality of Service (QoS)
System Restore Service
;# Compatibility #

[KeepFiles]
msconfig.exe

[RemoveFiles]
clock.avi
yahoo.bmp
swtchbrd.bmp

[Options]
ClassicSetup
ProfilesDir = "%SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings"
TargetPath = "WINDOWS"
temp_dir = %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp
AdvTweaks

[Patches]

[Services2]

[Tweaks]
Boot and Shutdown-Disable automatic restart on System Failure
Desktop-Internet Explorer icon-Hide
Desktop-My Computer icon-Show
Desktop-My Documents icon-Show
Desktop-My Network Places icon-Show
Desktop-Recycle Bin icon-Show
Explorer-Change Windows Explorer folder view-Icons
Explorer-Classic Control Panel
Explorer-Disable Accessibility keyboard shortcuts
Explorer-Disable Beep on errors
Explorer-Disable Prefix: Shortcut to
Explorer-Disable shortcut arrow
Explorer-Display the contents of system folders
Explorer-Show Statusbar in all windows
Explorer-Show the full path in the Address Bar
Internet Explorer-Disable Internet Explorer link creation
Internet Explorer-Set Homepage-about:blank
Internet Explorer-Set Internet Explorer to accept 10 connects at a time
My Computer-Add Device Manager to Context Menu
Network-Allow receiving Remote Assistance-Disable
Network-Disable automatic search for network folders and printers
Network-Remote Desktop-Enable
Performance-Disable Optimize harddisk when idle
Performance-Disable paging of kernel and core-os
Performance-Disable Warn on low disk space
Performance-Do not cache thumbnails
Start Menu-Disable Highlight newly installed programs
Start Menu-Disable popup on first boot
Start Menu-Do not use Personalized Menus
Start Menu-My Music-Don't display this item
Start Menu-My Pictures-Don't display this item
Start Menu-Remove Help and Support
Start Menu-Remove Set Program Access and Defaults
Start Menu-Remove Windows Catalog shortcut
Start Menu-Remove Windows Update shortcut
Taskbar-Disable Group similar Taskbar buttons
Taskbar-Disable Hide inactive icons
Taskbar-Lock the Taskbar-Yes
Visual Effects-Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing-Disable
Visual Effects-Combo box animation-Disable
Visual Effects-Cursor shadow-Disable
Visual Effects-Display mouse pointer trails-Disable
Visual Effects-Fade out selection-Disable
Visual Effects-Keyboard shortcut underline-Enable
Visual Effects-Menu animation-Disable
Visual Effects-Menu shadows-Disable
Visual Effects-Show translucent selection rectangle-Disable
Visual Effects-Show window contents while dragging-Enable
Visual Effects-Slide taskbar buttons-Disable
Visual Effects-Smooth edges of screen fonts-Disabled
Visual Effects-Smooth-scroll list boxes-Disable
Visual Effects-Tooltip animation-Disable
Visual Effects-Use a background image for each folder type-Disable
Visual Effects-Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop-Enable

[Unattended]
ComputerType = Default
FirewallOff
Resolution = 1024x768
BitsPerPel = 32 bit (True Color)
MaximumDataStorePercentOfDisk = 12
RestorePointLife = 30
DefaultStartPanelOff
DesktopTheme = Media Center style|Royale|Normal size
AutoUDay = 5
AutoUHour = 15
ProgFilesPath = "\Program Files"

[DesktopThemes]
C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Luna.theme
C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Royale.Theme
C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Windows Classic.theme

[NetAdapter1]
connname = ""
macaddress = ""
ipaddress = "192.168.0.1"
subnetmask = "255.255.255.0"
defaultgateway = ""
dnsserver1 = ""
dnsserver2 = ""
winsserver = ""
netbiossetting = "0"
ipxnetworknumber = "00000000"
ipxnetworkframetype = "0xFF"

[NetAdapter2]
connname = ""
macaddress = ""
ipaddress = "192.168.0.2"
subnetmask = "255.255.255.0"
defaultgateway = ""
dnsserver1 = ""
dnsserver2 = ""
winsserver = ""
netbiossetting = "0"
ipxnetworknumber = "00000000"
ipxnetworkframetype = "0xFF"

[GuiRunOnce]

[Drivers]
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ESB2
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaStor_ESB2
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH6M
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH7M
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaStor_ICH7MDH
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH7R
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaStor_ICH7DH
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaStor_ICH8M
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH8M
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH8R
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaStor_ICH8R
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH9R

[Hotfixes]

[danker]

Env = 1.4 - 2.0.50727.42.Microsoft Windows NT 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

Target = Windows XP Professional SP3 - 5.1.2600.3264 - English (United States)

Your nLite is out of date, and your SP3 isn't the FINAL too!

[momcilosystem]

And in your opinion that's what's causing the problem? C'mon, I've tried with new nLite (this is just old .ini file), and imho SP3 version doesn't matter in this case...

But if anyone else agrees I'll download final, but it shouldn't make any difference....

Tnx for interest in my prob anyway

[roirraWedorehT]

Well it may or may not make a difference, but it should be a big concern to you. After all, SP3 beta is still beta because it's buggy. Also, what use is it to slipstream the beta version 1) when the final is out now, 2) the beta will not continue to be supported and 3) the betas have a timebomb so that they quit working after a while. If that happens, you can't even install the final SP3 in this case, although I've read reports saying that MS enabled installing SP3 final over beta builds 3811 and higher, but yours is quite low a build number.

Noone else is going to test the same situation with the same very old SP3 beta. What would make you think that such an old SP3 beta wouldn't be the cause of your problem, especially since noone else has reported the problem with the final?

[momcilosystem]

Ok guys, I must admit. You were right, I used latest nLite and Final SP3 and (almost) everything worked just fine.

I still have some problems:

Internet Explorer Link Creation did not work (still have it)

Tooltip and Menu fading (still does it)

Automatic restart on System Failure (stays on)

Here is .ini file:

[Main]
Env = 1.4 - 2.0.50727.42.Microsoft Windows NT 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2
Target = Windows XP Professional SP3 - 5.1.2600.3264 - English (United States)

[Tasks]
Service Pack Integration
Remove Components
Unattended Setup
Integrate Drivers
Tweaks
Create a Bootable ISO
Options

[Components]
;# Applications #
Briefcase
;# Operating System Options #
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Disk Cleanup
Search Assistant
Security Center
Tour
;# Services #
Alerter
Automatic Updates
Beep Driver
Error Reporting
Indexing Service
QoS RSVP
Quality of Service (QoS)
System Restore Service
;# Compatibility #

[KeepFiles]
msconfig.exe

[RemoveFiles]
clock.avi
yahoo.bmp
swtchbrd.bmp

[Options]
ClassicSetup
ProfilesDir = "%SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings"
TargetPath = "WINDOWS"
temp_dir = %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp
AdvTweaks

[Patches]

[Services2]

[Tweaks]
Boot and Shutdown-Disable automatic restart on System Failure
Desktop-Internet Explorer icon-Hide
Desktop-My Computer icon-Show
Desktop-My Documents icon-Show
Desktop-My Network Places icon-Show
Desktop-Recycle Bin icon-Show
Explorer-Change Windows Explorer folder view-Icons
Explorer-Classic Control Panel
Explorer-Disable Accessibility keyboard shortcuts
Explorer-Disable Beep on errors
Explorer-Disable Prefix: Shortcut to
Explorer-Disable shortcut arrow
Explorer-Display the contents of system folders
Explorer-Show Statusbar in all windows
Explorer-Show the full path in the Address Bar
Internet Explorer-Disable Internet Explorer link creation
Internet Explorer-Set Homepage-about:blank
Internet Explorer-Set Internet Explorer to accept 10 connects at a time
My Computer-Add Device Manager to Context Menu
Network-Allow receiving Remote Assistance-Disable
Network-Disable automatic search for network folders and printers
Network-Remote Desktop-Enable
Performance-Disable Optimize harddisk when idle
Performance-Disable paging of kernel and core-os
Performance-Disable Warn on low disk space
Performance-Do not cache thumbnails
Start Menu-Disable Highlight newly installed programs
Start Menu-Disable popup on first boot
Start Menu-Do not use Personalized Menus
Start Menu-My Music-Don't display this item
Start Menu-My Pictures-Don't display this item
Start Menu-Remove Help and Support
Start Menu-Remove Set Program Access and Defaults
Start Menu-Remove Windows Catalog shortcut
Start Menu-Remove Windows Update shortcut
Taskbar-Disable Group similar Taskbar buttons
Taskbar-Disable Hide inactive icons
Taskbar-Lock the Taskbar-Yes
Visual Effects-Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing-Disable
Visual Effects-Combo box animation-Disable
Visual Effects-Cursor shadow-Disable
Visual Effects-Display mouse pointer trails-Disable
Visual Effects-Fade out selection-Disable
Visual Effects-Keyboard shortcut underline-Enable
Visual Effects-Menu animation-Disable
Visual Effects-Menu shadows-Disable
Visual Effects-Show translucent selection rectangle-Disable
Visual Effects-Show window contents while dragging-Enable
Visual Effects-Slide taskbar buttons-Disable
Visual Effects-Smooth edges of screen fonts-Disabled
Visual Effects-Smooth-scroll list boxes-Disable
Visual Effects-Tooltip animation-Disable
Visual Effects-Use a background image for each folder type-Disable
Visual Effects-Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop-Enable

[Unattended]
ComputerType = Default
FirewallOff
Resolution = 1024x768
BitsPerPel = 32 bit (True Color)
MaximumDataStorePercentOfDisk = 12
RestorePointLife = 30
DefaultStartPanelOff
DesktopTheme = Media Center style|Royale|Normal size
AutoUDay = 5
AutoUHour = 15
ProgFilesPath = "\Program Files"

[DesktopThemes]
C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Luna.theme
C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Royale.Theme
C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Windows Classic.theme

[NetAdapter1]
connname = ""
macaddress = ""
ipaddress = "192.168.0.1"
subnetmask = "255.255.255.0"
defaultgateway = ""
dnsserver1 = ""
dnsserver2 = ""
winsserver = ""
netbiossetting = "0"
ipxnetworknumber = "00000000"
ipxnetworkframetype = "0xFF"

[NetAdapter2]
connname = ""
macaddress = ""
ipaddress = "192.168.0.2"
subnetmask = "255.255.255.0"
defaultgateway = ""
dnsserver1 = ""
dnsserver2 = ""
winsserver = ""
netbiossetting = "0"
ipxnetworknumber = "00000000"
ipxnetworkframetype = "0xFF"

[GuiRunOnce]

[Drivers]
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ESB2
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaStor_ESB2
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH6M
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH7M
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaStor_ICH7MDH
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH7R
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaStor_ICH7DH
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaStor_ICH8M
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH8M
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH8R
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaStor_ICH8R
D:\Install\nLite\SATA Driveri\HP Compaq 6720s\iaahci.inf,iaAHCI_ICH9R

[Hotfixes]

Here's a screenshot:

Edited May 12, 2008 by momcilosystem

[momcilosystem]

PLease... Anybody...

[roirraWedorehT]

FYI, that looks like the same old .ini file from the old nLite and old SP3.

I really don't know what to suggest for the three issues. Still you should post your most recent .ini from nLite for your most recent nLite run, not your old one.

It's possible Nuhi will have to get involved if nLite is actually not doing what it's supposed to be. Right now I don't have the time to try to duplicate the problems you're having. It's nothing too bad, though, since you can change that stuff after installation for now until nLite gets fixed if that's the problem.

Edited May 12, 2008 by roirraW "edor" ehT

[momcilosystem]

Hm... Yes it does look like old .ini ... Maybe 1.4 is not version of nLite, maybe it has something to do with Win version.

But I ensure you that I've used nLite 1.4.5 and that I have downloaded SP3 final.

I know that I could set those three things and that they're not very important, but... you know... when you decide to make perfection, these kind of things makes you mad

Thanks for your time The "rode" Warrior, and all others, if you happen' to bump into solution some time in the future, please mail me (medicmomcilo@yahoo.com)

[roirraWedorehT]

You're welcome and good luck. The .ini still said target was SP3 build 3264 as well. I believe you that you downloaded RTM (build 5512), but somehow you re-posted the old .ini. Oh well.