Where to get detailed descriptions of [Components]

[Majoram]

Hi,

I'm just setting up my winnt.sif file for an unattended install and I'm try to understand (for curiosity and for tweaking) the items listed under the [Components] section.

I know nLite can remove most things manually. I still want to know though.

I have also tried searching these forums and googling and everything i've found is mostly vague for the more obscure stuff.

I have also read the ref.chm file as well.

Anyone know where I can find something somewhat more descriptive?

Examples:

1. chat - Specifies whether to install the Chat feature.

huh?? what chat feature? commandline or application?

2. appsrv_console Specifies whether to install the Application Server Console.

ok this one I can tell it seems important but i'm curious what it does or what is dependent on it.

Any ideas , links etc would be appreciated!

[InTheWayBoy]

Got this from the guide...under the detailed winnt.sif section:

http://unattended.msfn.org/global/components_list.txt

As far as what each item means...that's a toss up. Trial and error is a good friend, or you could try googling the term with a few keywords and see whats what. Most of the time, those entries have some form of entry in the the Add/Remove Windows Components application...

Edited September 9, 2005 by InTheWayBoy

[Majoram]

Got this from the guide...under the detailed winnt.sif section:

http://unattended.msfn.org/global/components_list.txt

As far as what each item means...that's a toss up. Trial and error is a good friend, or you could try googling the term with a few keywords and see whats what. Most of the time, those entries have some form of entry in the the Add/Remove Windows Components application...

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yup I read the unattended site already as well. It's got most of them.

I found out what Application Server console is from microsoft though.

Application Server console: provides a central location from which you can administer your Web applications. To open the Application Server console, in Manage Your Server, click Manage this application server.

That finally makes more sense to me. Now I know it seems safe to disable at least.

Thanks for the advice at least. I figure trial and error would be my only choice in the end.

[InTheWayBoy]

Yeah, wish I had a better answer than that...maybe someone will post a previous thread or something that explains more. Good luck!

[Majoram]

Yeah, wish I had a better answer than that...maybe someone will post a previous thread or something that explains more. Good luck!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Maybe if I make enough headway I can do a full list and post it.

Wonder if it would matter to anyone though?

[InTheWayBoy]

It would be nice...but I think most people don't really utilize that feature too much. I personally only use it for the following:

[Components]
msmsgs="Off"
msnexplr="Off"
indexsrv_system="Off"
fax="On"
OEAccess="Off"

Which are all pretty easy to figure out. But hell, don't let that stop ya...the more info the better!

[gunsmokingman]

Here is the components section i use for my winnt.sif

on sp2 some of these have change, but I have not had any

problems using these.

[Components]    Calc=On

    Deskpaper=On

    Dialer=Off

    Dtcnetwork=Off

    Fax=Off

    Fp_extensions=Off

    Fp_vdir_deploy=Off

    Freecell=Off

    Hearts=Off

    Iis_ftp=Off

    Iis_htmla=Off

    Iis_doc=Off

    Iis_inetmgr=Off

    Iis_internetdataconnector=Off

    Iis_nntp=Off

    Iis_pwmgr=Off

    Iis_serversideincludes=Off

    Iis_smtp=Off

    Iis_smtp_docs=Off

    Iis_webadmin=Off

    Iis_webdav=Off

    Iis_www=Off

    Iis_www_vdir_printers=Off

    Iis_www_vdir_scripts=Off

    Iis_www_vdir_terminalservices=Off

    Indexsrv_system=Off

    Inetprint=Off

    Licenseserver=Off

    Media_clips=On

    Media_utopia=On

    Minesweeper=On

    Mousepoint=On

    msmsgs=Off

    Msnexplr=Off

    Mswordpad=On

    Paint=On

    Pinball=Off

    Rec=On

    Rootautoupdate=On

    Rstorage=On

    Solitaire=On

    Spider=On

    Templates=On

    zonegames=Off