An Alternative Hotfix Guide

[RyanVM]

OK, time for everyone to untwist their panties. There's that's better

[squallgreg]

Numinous >> so after SP1a + rollup you must install :

Hotfixes 1

• KB823182
  
• KB824105
  
• KB824141
  
• KB825119
  
• KB828035
  

Hotfixes 2

• js56nen.exe
  
• Q330994
  
• Q828750.
  
• Q823718 (with /C:"dahotfix /q /n" /Q)
  

But what is 824105 ? is for SP1 and not SP1a ? Is there another "SP1 specific" hotfix we need to include ?

[Numinous]

see aarons pinned topic squallgreg.. contains all you need to know about which hotfixes you need and is allways up to date

http://www.MSFN.org/board/index.php?showtopic=8741

[squallgreg]

Done ! Thanx Numinous.

New version, here you go :

CLS
@echo off
echo Eject the XP CD right now !
PAUSE
echo.
echo Removing zip support...
regsvr32.exe -u %systemroot%\system32\zipfldr.dll
echo.
echo Removing XP spyware...
regsvr32.exe -u %systemroot%\system32\regwizc.dll
echo.
echo Applying Registry Tweaks...
regedit.exe /s %systemdrive%\Install\registry.reg
echo.
echo Installing Winrar 3.1b5
start /wait %systemdrive%\Install\wrar31b5.exe /silent
copy "%systemdrive%\Install\RARREG.KEY" "%systemdrive%\program files\WinRAR\"
echo.
echo Installing DirectX 9.0b...
start /wait %systemdrive%\Install\dxsetup.exe /windowsupdate
echo.
echo Applying Update Rollup 1...
start /wait %systemdrive%\hotfixes\KB826939.exe /u /q /z /n
echo Applying SP2 hotfixes...
for %%i in (%systemdrive%\hotfixes\1\*.exe) do start /wait %%i /u /q /z /n
for %%i in (%systemdrive%\hotfixes\2\*.exe) do start /wait %%i /q:a /r:n
echo Applying others hotfixes...
start /wait %systemdrive%\hotfixes\KBMDAC.exe /q /c:"dahotfix /q /n"
start /wait %systemdrive%\hotfixes\Qchain.exe
echo Installation complete. Please restart Windows to apply all hotfixes.
PAUSE
EXIT

[Numinous]

im gonna have to pinch your idea of having the hotfix folders in a hotfix folder squallgreg good one

[techtype]

This does seem to be the best method, it tests out faster than the others and will be great for updates! The only problem I have is that backups are made with your exact syntax (copy and paste) and entries show in add\remove programs for the type 2 hotfixes?? Anyone else see this?

[Numinous]

add the /n switch for the type 1 hotfixes to not create backups .. theres nothing you can do for the type 2 hotfixes apart from reg tweaking

[squallgreg]

I read on MS website that "type 2 hotfixes" cant be uninstall....

You see entries for ALL the type 2 hotfixes ?

[techtype]

My mistake, it's the type 1, I think. Here is a link to a clean up program that I'm using until someone figures it out: Hotfix Backup Cleaner

[techtype]

Of course since I copied and pasted Numinous's syntax, I am using the /n along with his other switches. I also tried upper and lower case for the "n". Must be something stupid, if no one else gets the backups!

[Numinous]

heres a list of available swtches techtype

/u: Use Unattended mode.

/f: Force other programs to quit when the computer shuts down.

/n: Do not back up files for removal.

/o: Overwrite OEM files without prompting.

/z: Do not restart when the installation is complete.

/q: Use Quiet mode (no user interaction).

/l: List the installed hotfixes.

/x: Extract the files without running Setup.

theres no reason why it shouldnt work :/

edit :: i respect you gosh.. please ..end of argument

[techtype]

Yep, I printed out that list too as I investigated the problem. Here is my code taken from yours, changed the folder name slightly:

for %%i in (%systemdrive%\install\Hotfix1\*.exe) do start /wait %%i /u /z /o /q

for %%i in (%systemdrive%\install\Hotfix2\*.exe) do start /wait %%i /Q:A /R:N

ECHO Installing Q823718 Security Update for Microsoft Data Access Components

start /wait %systemdrive%\install\Q823718.exe /C:"dahotfix /q /n" /Q

start /wait %systemdrive%\install\qchain.exe

It's a stumper alright, but your method is the best!!! When I'm done installing there are no Windows Updates needed, and it's very fast when not being tested in a virtual machine. The little cleanup program cleans the registry, log files and backup files.

[Numinous]

thanks techtype ill try that app out very handy

edit :: your code looks fine to me .. the /n switch is not included on the top line though, make sure you saved it, silly i know, but i had to say

[Drewdatrip]

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Unfortunately this thread sontains some good material...only to be ruined my flame wars.

[FthrJACK]

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