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  1. Mr_Smartepants: I apologize about the delay in fixing the problem. Hopefully checking for the OS type in the last-minute code will correct the bootscreen problem you found. I haven't looked into the missing WMPEnc.exe file or the advanced INF problem yet....

    Awesome. I'll get testing right away and report back. Thanks for the update.

    *Edit,

    Still getting the .inf failure in MCE. As a result, the bootscreen doesn't get modified and all other first-logon installers are broken.

    Testing Pro now, Home later.

  2. This exact same thing happened to my trusty Plextor DVD burner. I had a power cut in the middle of a burn, and the burner function never worked again. I would get a "calibration" failure when attempting to burn any disc. The drive would "read" discs for a few months after the incident, but now sadly it does nothing but provide a cupholder to my tower.

    Your only solution is to replace the drive. They're cheap nowadays.

  3. Well, I don't know. But it didn't work.

    I put CabMaker3.ex_ inside AMD64 folder then right-click .inf select "Install". The file copied to syswow64 OK, but there's no option in "Send to" menu for all users, only the Administrator.

    In order to work for all users, the shortcut needs to be placed in the "Default" user folder:

    C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo\

    Using the string %appdata% will only select the current user, not default.

  4. The other nice thing I like about ATI (your friend won't care though) that's great for HTPCs is that HD4xxx series cards and higher have a built-in Realtek HD audio chip so it can output HD audio right over the HDMI cable.

    Nvidia can't do that without a spdif adapter (internal only).

  5. This shouldn't degenerate into a ATI/Nvidia thread hijack, but I own a 8800GTS and I used to own Nvidia stock, but I've sold the stock and now recommend people get the ATI 58xx series cards. They use less power and run cooler (and faster) than their Nvidia counterparts. Nvidia has ridiculous power requirements on their latest cards. Also, Nvidia continues to push their proprietary code (CUDA/PhysX) where ATI is transitioning to industry standards (OpenGL, OpenCL). Unless Nvidia pulls a rabbit out of their next hat, ATI is my recommended choice. ccl0 is right. The 5850 is a good choice for a non-gamer.

    Back to the original post. If your friend uses Photoshop, any current-gen GPU with more than 128mb memory will offer GPU acceleration in PS CS4.

    The mobo listed DOES support tri-channel RAM, but go with a quality name for RAM or he's asking for trouble.

    Also, go with a quality PSU (SeaSonic, Antec, etc.).

    I always recommend Antec cases, but that's just my personal bias.

    Sounds like a fun build! We want pictures after! ;)

  6. OK, tested with an XP Pro source, with the UP, IE8 addon, WMP11 integrator. After integration, I copied the source to another folder and integrated Rick's MCE addon into this duplicate source.

    The ONLY difference between the two sources was the addition of the MCE addon to one of the folders.

    Integrated XPtsp 2.0.0.4 (downloaded fresh "green.7z") into both sources and built two .iso files.

    Tested in VirtualBox

    XP Pro worked perfectly. WMP11/IE8 worked/looked perfect.

    XP Pro/MCE crashed with the following error at first user setup.

    2hpm6fk.png

    Hope this helps you a bit more.

    *Edit

    Rick just updated his MCE addon. I've retested using the updated addon and this issue still persists. Without using XPtsp GUI, this addon works without error.

  7. 1) Please tell me what options you were using when you integrated using the GUI.

    2) When you were using Bober's batch, did you use the add-on or just the batch version?

    3) Which IE8 and WMP11 add-ons were you using to create your install?

    4) Was your XP Pro copy a OEM, retail, or VLK? I assume it's an English version of XP, right?

    1) All defaults except in "component selection". 'Hex-edit'-unchecked (I use Zacam's during main integration), 'Addl programs'-all unchecked except DSI & CAD2009, 'Prgm resources'-OEMinfo gen is unchecked (I use my own).

    2) Batch, I rarely use the addon anymore.

    3) WMP11 integrated using boooggy's integrator, OnePiece_IE8_WinXPSP3_v1.5.0_AddOn_ENU (was using Sereby's ENU IE8 addon, but switched)

    4) XP Pro OEM & VLK, XP Home OEM, XP Pro OEM modded with Ricktendo64 MCE addon.

    All updatepacks/addons added using RVMI except for Ricks MCE which is added in nlite.

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