[Help] Unattended Seven and WPI

[easly89]

Hello guys!

I'm working on an unattended installation of Windows 7 for my computer, and I wanted to ask you some things that are not clear enough for me.. so here i go!

1) How can I integrate Drivers? (I'm using RT7lite to integrare the drivers in the iso but in the selection screen it asks if i want to integrate them as clear/boot/install and I don't know which one to select..)

2) Integrating Drivers from DriverPack do I need to integrate any others? (I should not right?)

3) I've got 3 updates in ".cab" format and i'm not able to integrate them, how can I do?

For what concerns the thirdy part Programs i'm using WPI, but i've some difficulty here too..

1) I've some programs, "silenced" with the propers switch that installs correctly but do not show any link in the "Start\Programs" menu, why? (These are the programs: ImgBurn, MSI AfterBurner, LinX, CCleaner, EVGA Precision e DriverDetective)

2) If I try to install XPmode (as it is written on the microsoft site, so XPMODE first then VirtualMachine then the Update), After the first reboot it does not finish the installation.. can be this a problem caused by the fact that i'm running the OS on a virtual machine?

its all for now (i hope >.<).. sry for my bad english

waiting for your answers

Cordially,

Carlo

[ricktendo]

1- Use boot option only if you need to integrate a mass storage driver so the install disc can see your HDD, dont know what the others mean

2- Why not, if the drivers on DriverPacks.net dont cover all your devices then after you install the missing drivers back up the drivers and integrate them yourself and/or request they be added in the next DriverPack release

3- I requested this to add .cab looooong ago and they had a stupid reason surrounding KB947821 for not adding it

1- No clue

2- Correct, you cannot run a VM inside a VM

Edited November 16, 2010 by ricktendo64

[easly89]

1- Use boot option only if you need to integrate a mass storage driver so the install disc can see your HDD, dont know what the others mean

2- Why not, if the drivers on DriverPacks.net dont cover all your devices then after you install the missing drivers back up the drivers and integrate them yourself and/or request they be added in the next DriverPack release

3- I requested this to add .cab looooong ago and they had a stupid reason surrounding KB947821 for not adding it

1- No clue

2- Correct, you cannot run a VM inside a VM

Hi ricktendo64 and thank you for the answer, I appreciate!

As far as i have understood it seems that is possible to integrate drivers into the boot.wim/install.wim images or to simply put them on the iso (correct me if I'm wrong please). So, I'll integrate my mass storage drivers into the boot, and probably put the other as "NOT" integrated (clear thing i was speaking of in 1st post)

I'm happy to understand that XPMode will run flawlessly in a non-virtual computer

The only thing i cannot solv is the one of that programs.. so i'll still wait for someone who can help me

thx in advance for any answer,

Carlo

[ricktendo]

Upload your silent installers that cause problems let me have a look and also integrate your mass storage drivers the regular way, if you only integrate them into boot.wim they may not be installed/updated (because boot.wim only uses them temporarily) you dont need to update them in boot.wim if you can see your HDD just fine

[easly89]

Upload your silent installers that cause problems let me have a look and also integrate your mass storage drivers the regular way, if you only integrate them into boot.wim they may not be installed/updated (because boot.wim only uses them temporarily) you dont need to update them in boot.wim if you can see your HDD just fine

So, thanks again

This are the programs that causes the problems: ImgBurn, MSI AfterBurner, LinX, CCleaner, EVGA Precision and DriverDetective

There is not any particular installer, they are the default you can find on the respective sites, and using the Universal Silent Switch Finder i got the switches..

Anyway i've uploaded the installers i'm using (and also the entire config.jsr of WPI), so you (and anyone who wants) can download the installers and check whats wrong.

All this software is freeware, so i hope i don't brake any rule of the forum doing this, if so please tell me i'll correct my error!

Follows the codes lines of WPI with the progs and silent switches:

MSI Afterburner - >Installer<

prog[pn]=['MSI Afterburner'];
uid[pn]=['0020'];
dflt[pn]=['no'];
forc[pn]=['no'];
bit64[pn]=['no'];
cat[pn]=['Overclock'];
cmds[pn]=['%wpipath%\\Install\\0020_msiaft.exe /S'];
pn++;

LinX - >Installer<

prog[pn]=['--- LinX ---'];
uid[pn]=['0022'];
dflt[pn]=['yes'];
forc[pn]=['no'];
bit64[pn]=['no'];
cat[pn]=['Test'];
cmds[pn]=['%wpipath%\\Install\\0022_linx.exe /S'];
pn++;

ImgBurn - >Installer<

prog[pn]=['--- ImgBurn ---'];
uid[pn]=['0031'];
dflt[pn]=['yes'];
forc[pn]=['no'];
bit64[pn]=['no'];
cat[pn]=['Burning'];
cmds[pn]=['%wpipath%\\Install\\0031_imgburn.exe /S'];
pn++;

DriverDetective - >Installer<

prog[pn]=['--- DriverDetective ---'];
uid[pn]=['0008'];
dflt[pn]=['yes'];
forc[pn]=['no'];
bit64[pn]=['no'];
cat[pn]=['Utility'];
cmds[pn]=['%wpipath%\\Install\\0008_driverdetective.exe /S /A /V"/qn"'];
pn++;

EVGA Precision - >Installer<

prog[pn]=['--- EVGA Precision ---'];
uid[pn]=['0019'];
dflt[pn]=['yes'];
forc[pn]=['no'];
bit64[pn]=['no'];
cat[pn]=['Overclock'];
cmds[pn]=['%wpipath%\\Install\\0019_evga.exe /S'];
pn++;

CCleaner - >Installer<

prog[pn]=['--- CCleaner ---'];
uid[pn]=['0009'];
dflt[pn]=['yes'];
forc[pn]=['no'];
bit64[pn]=['no'];
cat[pn]=['Utility'];
cmds[pn]=['%wpipath%\\Install\\0009_ccleaner.exe /S'];
pn++;

Wpi Config.jsr

Thats all!

For what concerns the drivers i added the mass storage to boot, and added also them as a clear install (they will be putted in a folder where windows searchs for drivers by default so i think its good )

waiting for answers, thanks again!

Carlo

[myselfidem]

Hello!

Your download link is not valid: WPI config.js!

You can find some switches for silent installation here:

Application Switches

If your silent switches are correct you can use quotes with WPI - for some programs - , like this:

cmds[pn]=['"%wpipath%\\Install\\ccleaner.exe" /S'];

Cheers

Edited November 20, 2010 by myselfidem

[easly89]

Hello!

Your download link is not valid: WPI config.js!

You can find some switches for silent installation here:

Application Switches

If your silent switches are correct you can use quotes with WPI - for some programs - , like this:

cmds[pn]=['"%wpipath%\\Install\\ccleaner.exe" /S']; 

Cheers

the file is working for me.. i'll try to reupload when i'll come back home..

Anyway i've tried to add the quotes, i'll try the installation then report the result

thanks again for the support,

Carlo

EDIT:

I've reuploaed the Config.js (this is the modified one, with the quotes) you can take it from here: config.js

I've not tried yet my iso, but i will soon!

Another question (related to a program i bought): how can I insert my Serial and Personal Data in the registry for HDTune Pro? (I did it with TuneUp but i don't know how to do this with hdtune) I want to clarify that I have a license for this program and i just want to automate Also this part of the installation

thanks in advance,

Carlo

Edited November 17, 2010 by easly89

[myselfidem]

If the silent install work for the program DON'T add quotes!!!

Otherwise it will not work!

It's only useful for some programs who do not want install even if the switch is correct !!!

Thanks for the new link, but it is not valid, I can't download the file: config.js

Edited November 17, 2010 by myselfidem

[easly89]

If the silent install work for the program DON'T add quotes!!!

Otherwise it will not work!

It's only useful for some programs who do not want install even if the switch is correct !!!

tbh I simply have redone the config with the WPI Configurator Tool, so it added the quotes, so now i'll check if it work. (Anyway i suppose that quotes are usefull only if the pathto the install dir has white spaces or special characters.. we'll see)

i'm busy for 1 hour more so don't expect me to write any news about this too soon (i'm working also if i'm at home >_<)

i'll post result asap,

thx for answer,

Carlo

EDIT:

Here i'm after the try.. and i'm not happy as i would be

The problem still persists (those programs Installs but there is no shortcuts in Start/Programs menu (and it makes difficult to start them..)

in addition, i've included some other programs Flash Player (which doesn't recognize the /S switch) and VirtualBox (which asks me if I want to install the Virtual USB driver (and i think that it should not ask.. because it must be a silent install!)

thanks in advance for any answer,

Carlo

EDIT2:

Just found some switches for VirtualBox and FlashPlayer on AppDeploy, hope that this will work now!

for the other i still have no clue unfortunately

Edited November 17, 2010 by easly89

[myselfidem]

You need to specify that Windows is 64-bits inside your "config.js" file:

bit64[pn]=['yes'];

Cheers

Edited November 17, 2010 by myselfidem

[easly89]

You need to specify that Windows is 64-bits inside your "config.js" file:

bit64[pn]=['yes'];

Cheers

i suppose u're right! i'll try that asap!

but do I have to set x64 for all programs?

Carlo

[Kelsenellenelvian]

DO NOT manually create the config.js!

Always use the config wizard.

[easly89]

DO NOT manually create the config.js!

Always use the config wizard.

Well, i've done it now so i suppose to be on the right way to the solution

now i'm at the university so i can't try, i'll do later when i'll be back home

thanks all for the support,

Carlo

[easly89]

here i'm again, sadly with a bad news I did not solved the problem

As i said before, the programs just installs perfectly, but their Shortcuts in the Programs Menu (and/or the desktop) are absent!

Well, i've done what u asked me to and unfortunately the problem is still there..

i'll wait for other answers,

thx again

Carlo

EDIT:

Just to be complete: All those programs just Installs good and if I install them without the silent switch i find their shortcut in the program menu

hope this can help

EDIT2:

Now i'm trying to integrate WPI into win7 letting it install the programs after the Desktop load, we'll see if this work..

EDIT3:

Well i've learned something more indeed xD Just activeting the checkbox inside the option of WPI is not enough to make ti start after desktop load.. >.<

So, if this can solve the problem, can pls someone tell me how to make WPI start after desktop load? (optionally after the first restart, because the computer must be restart at first startup!)

thx in advance,

Carlo

Edited November 18, 2010 by easly89

[easly89]

Ok guys i made it... well an half way at least xD

So thats what i've done.. I added the WPI to the FirstLogon of windows so now it is starting after the first desktop load and installs everything in the right way (shortcuts included!) so i'm really happy

but there are some things i don't like:

at first logon Windows ask for reboot, there is a way to disable this thing?

Virtuabox, installs silently but when its time to install the Virtual Drivers Adapters it asks for a confirmation, is there a way to avoid this?

thx in advance for the support,

Carlo

ps. really sry for my bad english, i'm too excited to check if everything is written right xD