MDGx Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 Is there a way to slipstream 98SE2ME as part of an install?It is a bat file after all, so I'd THINK it would work....Could you give some advice on how to do so, following thecode\examples given in the 'Unattended and Updated BootCD for Windows 98' thread?Thanks in advance!To add the batch file name [E0!X.BAT = the 1 responsible for installing 98SE2ME option 2 = please see READ1ST.TXT for details if you're not familiar with 98SE2ME options] to MSBATCH.INF [for example] is very easy:[Install]RunPostSetupCommands=98SE2ME[98SE2ME]"C:\9!M\E0!X.BAT"Please note that this will not make it 100% unattended, because I'm using LOCATE.COM in E0!X.BAT to detect the WinME CABs. LOCATE /G requires user to press Y to switch to CABs directory.But u can make it 100% unattended if u replace this line:c:\9!m\locate /g ... whateverwith this code::L0SET PATH=C:\;%PATH%IF EXIST C:\*.??T C:\9!M\ATTRIB.COM/B +A -H -R -S C:\*.??T>NULIF EXIST C:\directory.BAT DEL C:\directory.BAT>NULIF EXIST C:\$!?.??T DEL C:\$!?.??T>NULSET A$Z=C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZECHO SET D$R="%%2 %%3 %%4 %%5 %%6 %%7 %%8 %%9">C:\directory.BATECHO @ECHO OFF>C:\$!0.BATECHO SET D$V=%%1>>C:\$!0.BATECHO %%"%% DIR/-P %%D$V%%:\ | C:\9!M\FIND "file"> NUL %%"%%>>C:\$!0.BATECHO IF ERRORLEVEL 1 GOTO @!$>>C:\$!0.BATECHO %%"%% DIR/S %%D$V%%:\WIN_8.CAB> C:\$!0.TXT %%"%%>>C:\$!0.BATECHO %%"%% TYPE C:\$!0.TXT | C:\9!M\FIND "-" | C:\9!M\FIND ":"> C:\$!1.TXT %%"%%>>C:\$!0.BATECHO %%"%% COPY/Y C:\$!1.TXT C:\$!2.TXT> NUL %%"%%>>C:\$!0.BATECHO IF NOT EXIST C:\$!2.TXT GOTO @!$>>C:\$!0.BATECHO %%"%% TYPE C:\$!0.TXT | C:\9!M\FIND "Directory"> C:\$!1.BAT %%"%%>>C:\$!0.BATECHO :@!$>>C:\$!0.BATCTTY NULFOR %%F IN (%A$Z%) DO IF NOT EXIST C:\$!1.BAT CALL C:\$!0.BAT %%FIF EXIST C:\$!1.BAT CALL C:\$!1.BATCTTY CONIF EXIST C:\directory.BAT DEL C:\directory.BAT>NULIF EXIST C:\$!?.??T DEL C:\$!?.??T>NULIF "%D$R%"=="" SET D$V=SET A$Z=IF NOT EXIST %D$R%\BASE2.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\DRIVER5.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\DRIVER6.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\DRIVER7.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\NET3.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\NET4.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\PRECOPY1.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_10.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_11.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_12.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_13.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_14.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_15.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_16.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_17.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_18.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_19.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_20.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_21.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_22.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_8.CAB GOTO C0BIF NOT EXIST %D$R%\WIN_9.CAB GOTO C0BGOTO C1B:C0BCLSECHO REQUIRED WinME Setup *.CAB files NOT found!ECHO MUST ALREADY have ALL WinME *.CAB files ANYWHERE on your fixed localECHO hard disk(s)/partition(s) OR ALREADY have your WinME Gold (RTM) buildECHO 4.90.3000 English Setup CD-ROM inside your 1st CD/DVD drive (if moreECHO than 1) !ECHO ONLY AFTER that:ECHO * Press Y to REDETECT REQUIRED CABs + INSTALL WinME system files ORECHO * Press N to CONTINUE WITHOUT INSTALL WinME system files.ECHO.C:\9!M\CHOICE/C:YN /T:N,99 /NIF ERRORLEVEL 2 GOTO UDLIF ERRORLEVEL 1 GOTO L0:C1BMake sure you match GOTO label names with the rest of the E0!X batch to avoid errors.Of course, this requires all 98SE2ME files to be already installed into C:\9!M [default dir name selected during 98SE2ME.EXE setup = cannot be changed, because 98SE2ME options depend on this dir location and files in it].Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWindoze Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Hope this helps.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>It does! Thanks very much! Err...since I have your attention, could you perhaps pass on a link orthree on using MSBATCH.INF, *.bats and *.regs for installing Win98SEunintended w/ apps being preinstalled as part of the deal? I've beenlooking about and haven't had much luck with the Gods of Google...mostlistings seem to either point to MS's pages or to forums like this one. Inparticular one thing I'd like to know is how to direct Windows 98SE setupto where my Win3.x files are (I have an upgrade version and the win3.xfiles are small enough to justify placing on an install cd if it'll automate myprocess better)? Then again any help is appreciated!PS: Thanks for everything, I'm a long time user of your W95-11d.zipsand they've taught me as much as my old AST 2001 Adventure did bymaiking me work and read and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGx Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Err...since I have your attention, could you perhaps pass on a link orthree on using MSBATCH.INF, *.bats and *.regs for installing Win98SEunintended w/ apps being preinstalled as part of the deal?Best links I know of to MSBATCH.INF sites:http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#DEVSoporific's posts in particular, are extremely detailed:http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=49892Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 just noticed an abberration on one of my 98me machines........... no clock in the tray..... might not have anything to do with the upgrades. right click where it's supposed to be and the clock menu shows........ the box is checked for the clock to be there, but when i uncheck the box the space for the clock disappears...... lol.......... no am/pm in my documents either....... date/time is in control panel, totally functional......... clue? appreciate the assist........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGx Posted July 30, 2005 Author Share Posted July 30, 2005 just noticed an abberration on one of my 98me machines........... no clock in the tray..... might not have anything to do with the upgrades. right click where it's supposed to be and the clock menu shows........ the box is checked for the clock to be there, but when i uncheck the box the space for the clock disappears...... lol.......... no am/pm in my documents either....... date/time is in control panel, totally functional......... clue? appreciate the assist........This has nothing to do with 98SE2ME.If clock menu available when u right-click, probably means that:1. either font color used to display the clock is same with tray background color.2. or font used to display the clock is either not compatible with 98/ME [i.e. Unicode for NTx OSes] or font file damaged.Change clock font: right-click on empty Desktop spot -> Properties -> Appearance tab -> Item: box -> Active Title Bar -> Font box -> scroll to the installed font of your choice -> Apply/OK.3. or u need to reset clock digits to default [HH:mm:ss tt] from Control Panel -> Regional Settings -> Time tab -> Time style: box -> type [example: Windows default]:HH:mm:ss ttMine is [no leading zeroes]:H:m:s ttHope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 (edited) that was tooooooooooooo easy........... never thought of checking the reg. settings............. nothing there.....lol.............. thanks again........ p.s. - wishlist........ whattabout combining the date/time & regional setting objects in the control panel????? possibly tab oriented? Edited July 30, 2005 by crashnburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
os2fan2 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I can't see the point in replacing EDIT.COM or EDIT.HLP. These are identical in all of the operating systems released (ie 95, 95B, 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, 2003).There may also be other binary equals that do not need to be replaced.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGx Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 I can't see the point in replacing EDIT.COM or EDIT.HLP. These are identical in all of the operating systems released (ie 95, 95B, 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, 2003).There may also be other binary equals that do not need to be replaced.WYou're right.EDIT.HLP from 98SE + ME are binary identical.But EDIT.COM from ME is binary + filesize different compared to EDIT.COM from 98SE:EDIT.COM from 98SE setup CD = 69902 BytesEDIT.COM from ME setup CD = 69854 BytesI will remove EDIT.HLP from 98SE2ME in next update.I've also noticed that MSCDEX.EXE is binary identical in both 98SE + ME.I'll remove MSCDEX.EXE too from 98SE2ME in next update.Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_ray Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 i have install 98se2me. after the computer reboot. ans show the win98se startup screen, the my computer shutdown. can anyone help me?..........thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hi ,can someone make me a rapidshare or whatever link for all the files for 98se2me, because the main site is down. And i'm also interested to translate the program/files to german. I'm looking forward for an WinME Servicepack too.thx in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsycoUnc Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hi ,can someone make me a rapidshare or whatever link for all the files for 98se2me, because the main site is down. And i'm also interested to translate the program/files to german. I'm looking forward for an WinME Servicepack too.thx in advance.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>--the link at the top of this thread works fine... (1pm EST)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGx Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 Hi ,can someone make me a rapidshare or whatever link for all the files for 98se2me, because the main site is down. And i'm also interested to translate the program/files to german. I'm looking forward for an WinME Servicepack too.thx in advance.Hi Infamous, and welcome to MSFN forums.Must have been either a short outage on part of my provider, or if you were using a download manager, you need to disable it and use your web browser to d/l any file at my site.My provider's servers do not support download managers.Link works now [please try again]:http://www.mdgx.com/4as of Saturday August 6 5PM GMT.About translating 98SE2ME into German:D/l 98SE2ME, install it, and then open C:\9!M\INNOFILE.TXT in Notepad: contains a few guidelines about what needs to be done to translate 98SE2ME into languages other than English.If you need more help besides that, please E-mail me.Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGx Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 i have install 98se2me. after the computer reboot. ans show the win98se startup screen, the my computer shutdown. can anyone help me?..........thanksHi Blue_ray, and welcome to MSFN forums.Never heard of such problem.Are you sure it was 98SE2ME that caused this on your computer?If you are sure, please post here all details of what happened, otherwise I'm afraid I can't help. If you don't want to post your computer details here, please E-mail me.Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eidenk Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 My provider's servers do not support download managers.Hi, MDGx, I've just successfully used Net Transport 1.87 to download your link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 always appreciative of all that you and the contributors do........... don't know if you saw my post edit p.s. or i'm in the wrong thread on this wish......... what about combing the date/time and regional settings into one .cpl on any new mods????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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