bobtomato Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) I did a quick search and didn't see a similar post so...I like my Start Menu organized, so why not do it automatically when installing a XP unattended install?Basically after you have your XP cd setup the way you like, (ie. slipstreamed, hotfixes added, integrated programs, ect.) This is the phase where I assume most people would test their install out on a Virtual Machine. Once everything is working, organize your Start Menu the way you see fit. I like the following layout:AccessoriesGamesGraphicsInternetOfficeMultimediaSystem ToolsBut that's just my choice. Sort your programs into these folders (also is a good time to change the folder icons if you choose) once your are done you want to create a self-extracting exe of the Start Menu folder. I use winrar with the following settings:;The comment below contains SFX script commandsPath=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\SavePathSilent=1Overwrite=1Once you have your exe ready to be deployed (place in XPCD\$OEM$\$$\Temp\) you need to make sure that the Start Menu is wiped when installing. I have done this by adding a small .cmd file to do that at the end of the install (after final reboot). I place a file called Cleaner.cmd in the XPCD\$OEM$\$Docs\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup folder. This is what the file looks like:@Echo offRD /S /Q "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu"RD /S /Q "%userprofile%\Start Menu\Programs"del "%userprofile%\Desktop\*.lnk" /q /fdel "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\*.lnk" /q /fdel "%userprofile%\My Documents\My Pictures\*.lnk" /q /fdel "%userprofile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\*.lnk" /q /f%systemdrive%\windows\Temp\StartMenu.exeEXITNow you can create a new image with fully organized and customized Start Menu. Edited February 3, 2011 by bobtomato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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