how to test XPlode FAST

[rbianco]

I make an ISO of my Unattended WinXP CDROM.

I run the WinXP setup in VMware, mapping that ISO on VMware's virtual cdrom.

But it takes a lot of minutes to get to the point XPlode comes in, and waiting all that time is quite boring...

I've try also to take a VMware snapshot at about T-15, then altering the ISO each time i needed and reloading the snapshot; but it seems that at T-15 the $$ $1 etc. folders have been copied from the cdrom to C: already...

How do you test your XPlode xml scripts inside the WinXP setup?

[Alanoll]

patience.

But i also install from CD, which means any alterations made are effective right away, as NOTHIGN is copied over.

[rbianco]

But i also install from CD, which means any alterations made are effective right away, as NOTHIGN is copied over.

Hmm... i just finished editing my XML to do the same as you.

It works, except these:

- .NET Framework SP1 (some hidden error, and XPlode moves to the next <item>)

- Adobe reader 6.0.1 (the same)

- K-Lite Mega codec pack (gives 4-5 errors on un-replaceable SYSTEM32\ files, and user must click "skip" on a dialog box, otherwise everything remains stuck)

All these 3 setups are ok if run from GuiRunOnce, instead.

Is there any list of applications which can be installed at T-12 by XPlode?

[Alanoll]

I don't know of any list.

[MCT]

i know its kinda late, & your question is probly answered, but i stumbled upon this topic while searching for something else

- .NET Framework SP1 (some hidden error, and XPlode moves to the next <item>)

- Adobe reader 6.0.1 (the same)

- K-Lite Mega codec pack (gives 4-5 errors on un-replaceable SYSTEM32\ files, and user must click "skip" on a dialog box, otherwise everything remains stuck)

1) i use ryanVM's switchless .net + sp1 which works

2) i use adobe 7 beta (extract the files & run the msi, it works 4 me)

3) i use klite codec pack, this is caused from files being in use i think, they are windows media player files i believe, extract them & copy them later or something (i dont use wmp)

hope this helps

[BritishBulldog]

How about installing them at reboot?

Call up XPlode throught cmdlines.cmd

my cmdlines.txt has the following in it add the RunOnceEx

[COMMANDS]
"RunOnceEx.cmd"

the RunonceEx.cmd has this..

cmdow @ /HID
@echo off

FOR %%d IN (D: E: F: G: H: I: J: K: L: M: N: O: P: Q: R: S: T: U: V: W: X: Y: Z:) DO IF EXIST %%d\CD.TXT SET CDROM=%%d

SET KEY=HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

REG ADD %KEY% /V TITLE /D "Installing Applications" /f

REG ADD %KEY%\001 /VE /D "Preparing Installation..." /f
REG ADD %KEY%\001 /V 1 /D "%CDROM%\install\XPLode\XPLode.exe /log:"#systemdrive#\XPlode.log" /f

EXIT

just change this to your directory to call the XPlode. Save the file in $OEM$. Xplode will now startup after logon. Some programmes can only be installed at this point, not sure which but i have Abode and .net installing ok here.