dougiefresh

That sequence looks right. After all, you need the MEDIACTR.CAB in order to add the Vista MediaCenter add-on to it. Just make sure the XPtsp GUI doesn't integrate the MCE resources, as I don't know what will happen if that occurs.

This might help: http://www.askvg.com/how-to-enable-view-me...-in-windows-xp/

This might help: http://www.askvg.com/how-to-enable-view-me...-in-windows-xp/

I know that the patcher cannot be used for Live Install on Vista, however I wasn't aware of any difficulty until yesterday about Integration. Maybe it is time to upgrade to the latest version of AutoIt..... Regarding Fast Aero, I like the way it looks on their forum. Haven't tried it yet, though. I will take a look at the others once links to them are supplied. EDIT: I've tried it out. I'm gonna have to pass on Fast Aero. Now, if TrueTransparency would serve the same purpose, i might include that one (assuming I can get permission).

Mtek01: Well, the XP source folder must have SETUPP.INI and TXTSETUP.SIF present. I assume that the XP setup program requires both, so I check for both. Please check for both of these files in your source folder and let me know if they both are present. In any case, I assume that it must be XP Home Edition if SECEDIT.EXE is not present in either compressed (ends with .EX_) or uncompressed form. If it is present, then the GUI checks for MEDIACTR.CAB and marks it XP Media Center if present. If not present, then it must be XP Professional. Some work goes into determining if it is OEM or Corp version. I hope this provides enough information to diagnose the problem. Mona: I've reuploaded the SFX to the WinCert server.

Thanks! I just hope you don't prove me wrong.... LOL! EDIT: Oh, yeah... the cursors aren't applied correctly, either. This is a known issue and will be taken care of by next release.

What's Changed in v1.4.6.0: - Updated resources to un-official release batch v1.4.6. - Added file location and description for new FTSRCH.DLL resource file. - Included updated SFX for QTab. - XPtsp.ini file has been removed from script, can be easily accessed in SFX. - Fixed Task Manager screenshots, removing

STATUS UPDATE: Visual Style, Wallpaper and Screen saver now are installed correctly, and the changes are visible to the user once the computer is rebooted. Bootscreen issue has been solved, courtsey of moving the code to later in the installation. Red bootscreen has been added, no pics yet. Hoping to have a purple bootscreen in there as well. Bober: I hope IE8 doesn't involve too much in the way of changes.... I haven't installed it yet, so I don't really know what kind of changes may be and/or are necessary to support in the project. But it would be cool! Let me know! Thanks!

STATUS UPDATE: Since I am off work this entire week, I've been doing much work to try to eliminate every bug I can find. After MANY test installs and coming close to losing my hair, here is what's happened: - Uninstall finally is working properly. - Back-ups are made of the replaced (non-patched) files. - UXTHEME.DLL and SFC_OS.DLL are finally patched correctly. - User Account Pictures appear to be installed. - Cursors are installed, however, cannot be made default at the moment. - New Visual Theme is installed, however, cannot be made default if not already set. - Bootscreen sometimes is installed, sometimes not. Can't figure out why.... - Task Manager pics are NOT correct. Some work needs to be done to correct these.... - Reboot option removed from "Integration Complete" page, as it doesn't make sense to have it there. - "Invalid parameter" message given after reboot. Why? Dunno.... I am hoping to be able to release the GUI v1.4.6.0 within the next day or so. Please have patience. Also, the "differences" archive will be updated, as only the English.ini and XPtsp.exe files have changed. Thank you for your patience. EDIT: Oh, I should note that the script consists of well over 2,500 lines (not counting external files). Because of the size of the script, it is becoming harder and harder to fix things, so your patience is much appreciated. Thanks again!

You didn't run the OEMINFO utility to get the information that belongs there.

STATUS UPDATE: Be warned that uninstall isn't working correctly at this point! It didn't kill my VM, but it also didn't restore ANY of the backup files either..... It also looks like the new code won't be ready before XPtsp batch v1.4.6 is official... sorry, guys! Mar 22, 2009 UPDATE: Uninstall code appears to be complete and working.

What's Changed in v1.4.5.6: - Updated resources to pre-release batch v1.4.6. - Updated modified 7zip SFX module to latest version. - Updated Drive Space Indicator to latest version. - Fixed cursor locations within new .theme files, moved into location if cursors are selected. - Rebuilt UberIcon so that SFX kills running executable before installing. - Renamed DrvSpace.exe to DriveSpace.exe to remedy "bug" in DSI installer causing hang. - Added QTab and Visual Task Tips to the programs list that the GUI can install. - Page 4 modified so that prior states are still active when going from Page 5 back to Page 4. - Installation code modified so that all files getting patched get installed by the GUI. - Installation code modified so that files not getting patched aren

I don't have a problem adding it for my next release. I've given it a try and like the program. Very Vista-ish!

I had noticed that the font sizes and/or fonts were different and thought maybe it was a mistake, that they were intended to be the same. After all, the font sizes are the same in the original logonui thingy.... but it doesn't have to be. It's fine. I also agree about IE8. Patching seperate would be a pain in the buttocks to do....

dareckibmw: That's not what troubada was talking about. Take a look at the picture again: Now, look to the exterme right of the label "Windows Information". You see the blue windows box with the CD in front? I don't think that that image is transparent.... I could be wrong. The image underneath appears to be transparent.... EDIT: That issue has been fixed in the new version.... Side-Note: Regarding IE8, at present time, there is no way to automatically integrate the resource changes unless it is installed into an XP installation. One would have to manually patch the files before rearchiving the IE8 install package. And if one were inclined to do so, he/she should check to make sure that he/she isn't screwing up the dialog boxes if they have changed.... just my thought's on it... Thanks for the heads-up on the IE8 release! Been wanting to test it.... not to mention see if the GUI can patch it correctly....

I found a small bug in the logonui.exe file. Here is the Welcome screen: Here is the Shutdown screen: Why are the font sizes different between the screens?

STATUS UPDATE: I finally figured out that I was missing a registry entry which allows SFC protected files to be replaced. Right now, the last test I did was successful, but Explorer was killed before file replacement began. I've got a few file locations to correct before the next test. I am going to test (again) without killing Explorer.... hopefully that'll work! Then I'll fix the uninstaller.... and I'll be ready for another release! feared: A hard drive image is always a good thing to have....

Well, I've had to reinstall my system lately, so "production" has been non-existant for the last 2 days. I've grabbed the latest beta and will be working with that version. I've got an idea on how to fix the Live Patcher and I will be working on it today....

What's Changed in v5.3.5.3: - Updated French translation, courtsey of mooms - Updated Czech translation, courtsey of khagaroth - Updated Dutch translation, courtsey of Acheron - Edited Dutch license translation, courtsey of FixIt on WinCert forum. - Updated German translation, courtsey of kHaN - Modified command switches to write settings to registry for future use. - Added "/NOTRAY" to perform same task as "/PROGTRAY:0" - Added "/NOLIBICON" to perform same task as "/LIBICON:0" - Moved storage of "Delay At Startup" parameter to registry. - Default setting for "Delay At Startup" is now 2 minutes. Geej: Try this version with those switches and let me know if the switches work now. trax: Sorry about the late reply. Which version of DSI are you using? Cause I think I solved that issue a while ago....

Oh, I thought you tried to do a Live Install on Windows 7. My bad. Then how did you experience a missing kernel? I'm confused.... Oh, hold on. You experienced a blue screen after reboot. Wonder why? Any bluescreens after your initial bluescreen?

feared: Wow..... That is sooo not good! I'm sorry for the script causing you trouble. I don't know what else to say.... Gorki: The GUI was not designed to patch a Live System under Windows 7. It is designed to patch Windows XP..... You are correct about the MD5. GUI v1.4.55 is supposed to be 3d535aa1b313f835350068627dd79809. I'll fix the first post right now. Everybody: I've gotten several reports that live machines perform the task differently than virtual machines. I've personally verified that the script patches things differently, despite the fact that the code doesn't change (or can tell if it is running in a VM).... I don't know why this happens! It's been driving me insane the last few days..... So due to this situation, I will not be releasing any new versions of the GUI until I can resolve this situation to my satisfaction. I just thought I'd let everybody know why no new versions will be coming out for a while..... (although I'm praying that I can resolve this situation quickly!)

gianboy: I've fixed that issue on my web site! Geej: I know "/NOCHECK" works, but the program defaults to no update checking (equivalent of "/NOCHECK"). I intend to put in another switch for setting the update checking interval, and "/NOCHECK" was intended to be the counterpart to "/CHECK:[n]". As for the other issues, I'll look into them.

I've tried several mods to the code to get the script to patch a live system correctly. One method completely failed, and others produced the same results as the released version...... I've got a few things to try, but I'm running out of ideas.... EDIT: I've just lost a bunch of work I did due to a system screwup.... I've retrieved the released code and am reuploading it to the servers. It will take a little while, but the links will be current (again). Man, I can't say how happy I am that I had made an archive of the changes between versions..... at least I didn't lose v1.4.5.5 as well!

Wow! Awesome bootscreens!

What's Changed in v5.3.5.2: - Made sure install folder is explicitly created. - Modified install function to copy CABLITE.DLL to install folder. - Modified code so that proper variable is used for checking minute parameter.