Hello,

I'm having a problem just starting WPI. I downloaded the ZIP, and I've tried 2 ways of opening the .hta. I'd double clicked the .cmd and I've double clicked the .hta. The same thing happens. I get a window the 'Windows cannot open this file; choose a program" and I choose IE 6, then I get a warning window with options pertaining to a HTML Application, I've tried both "Save" and "Run", both just do nothing.

I've looked at all 7 pages of this forum, and over 50 posts. The closest thing I could find was a problem, but the solution was that it was a dual screen setup, and I'm not running that.

Anyway, if anyone could help me out, I'd really appreciate it. Also, if I'm asking a FAQ or something, please don't refer me to a single website [i've been to them all], refer me to a specific article/document/post.

Thanks

You actually have to find a service in the system32 folder called mshta and run it with that service.

Thanks, I did that, but I got a blank white screen and a whole bunch of javascript errors. Any suggestions?

After that error I would try a new download sounds like the file may have been corrupted. Also what is your resolution set at?

It's set at 1024x768, I'll try a new download.

I tried a new download, and I got the same errors. Here's examples of some:

"Automation server can't create object"

"fso is null"

"Undefined is null"

Very odd problem I may have let hasi take this one. Is your install nlited?

Yes, that's how I created it. Hotfixes from RyanVM.

Did you remove anything?

No. Maybe I've got it wrong as to what WPI is. It is a stand-alone program that you customize then put into the respective folders, and add the necessary codes, right? Or do I have to put it into the $OEM$ folders, then install and customize? Sorry, but I've confused myself soooooo bad.

No you are right it is a stand alone interface for installing programs with a chain-like-effect. You run it first and then add in the stuff you want it to install and either keep it separately or put it together with your XP installation disk.

Here's what I did. I downloaded WPI, unzipped [the default unzipped folder], than I ran the .cmd, when I got to the "Which program" I chose mshta.exe. I then got the aforementioned errors

Is there something I'm doing wrong? Do I have to run it from precreated $OEM$ folders? Do I go through creating all the unattended application junk [Putting .exe(s) in "Install" folders, etc...] and then run WPI?

So it is like nLite, where I use the program first, and I create the necessary paths. THEN, I implement it?

Boy, I'm confused, I just wanted to unattend install programs with the sweet custom interface!

I honestly don't know what the prob is but there others who are usually on later that can help. This prog is EXACTLY what you are wanting just give it a little more patience. Also for giggles try running just the WPI.hta file first.

Okay, I'll just wait. I did try to run just the wpi.hta, same results. Hopefully, I'll get it to run sometime or another. Thanks a million for your responses. I've actually had this problem for a long time, but feared getting totally negative responses. Hopefully, I'll get some aid by people as helpful as yourself.

Must have something to do with your nlited installation.

I have never tried nlite, so I could only guess.

Your first error message says "Automation server can't create object".

A better text would be "An Active-X object couldn't be found or initialised" (that's what any visual basic program would say for the same error). So there's something missing on your machine at the time you're trying to execute wpi.

On a clean ínstall, you would never get the "Which program ..." question. Sorry guy, but you have to recheck your install.

the other errors are dependent on the first one. thinking object oriented the situation is the following.

an object can't be created (first error)

this object should execute one of its methods (second error)

the result of this shall be evaluated (third error)

So if you fix the first error's cause, the subsequent errors will be gone.