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amnesia: Good question. Since I started developing the GUI, the batch file has always done it this way. I don't understand why, but that would be why RisingXun is getting a corrupted file without these lines.... I do this way because that is the way the batch file does it. I would redirect this question to Bober for further info.... RisingXun: Actually, no it wouldn't work like you indicated. The part to the left of the "=" identifies what resource file to use (w/o the .res part), while the part to the right identifies the location of the file to patch (unless we renamed every resource file, at which point trying to modify anything would become a hassle....) All of the resource files are located in the "Resources" folder, courtsey of the fact that I move the resource files from the Extra\Home or Extra\MCE folder into the Resources and Extra folders if I am patching either OS. I do this so that I don't have to check later over and over and over and over.... As for the BOOTSCR.RES, why not just modify the script to copy BOOTSCR.RES to the other resource files prior to patching? That's what I did to save space. That, and we only have to edit one file to change the boot screen, not 4..... or 8.... or even 12 (God forbid we get more - for example, the ability to CHOOSE what bootscreen to use! --- Hey, not a bad idea if I may say...) EDIT: Also, are you accounting for WFP? How about the DLLCACHE? If not, I suggest you go to the AutoIt forums and research both topics. An misunderstanding of either topic will result in fustration, as I have found out during my recent testing, simply because you will patch the file and the unpatched version will replace your patched copy automagically. Mona: I believe that Bober initially replaced some cursors in user32.dll, but had a bit of problem and removed them. I could be mistaken, but I don't think I am....

Everybody: I've uploaded a minor fix to a problem caught by RisingXun. The INI file had an incorrect entry and didn't correctly list a file for patching. I don't know if this affected anything, but I'm not passing by that mistake! ================================================================ Um.... there is? Oh-oh. I better fix that! It should read:IEXPLORE.DLL.MUI=%Prog%\Internet Explorer\en-US\IEXPLORE.DLL.MUI Actually, no. The BOOTSCR.RES file is copied to 4 different filenames, NTOSKRNL.EXE.RES and NTKRNLPA.EXE.RES being 2 of them. I don't know if the other two are used by the system. However, they are all the same, at least from a resources standpoint.I noticed that you try to patch UXTHEME.DLL. The resource file isn't actually present in the XPtsp package, but is placed by the script into the resource folder. That way, when the script is scanning for files to patch, it picks up on that file for HEX-EDITING purposes. The actual resource file is empty and doesn't patch anything. Take note that this hex-editing is VERY important if you want to use 3rd-party themes on a unpatched system. The GUI simply insures that it is patched (assuming the user keeps the checkbox checked). In case you're interested, while I patch TASKMAN.EXE, I also hex-edit that file to change the color scheme to blue. If memory serves, the program that does the hex-editing for the batch is TMHEXER.EXE in the Programs folder. Each of the hex edits take place during the patching call. TOURSTRT.EXE is actually named TOURSTART.EXE on a running system. The error message in Mona's log seems to indicate that you're looking for TOURSTRT.EXE, not TOURSTRT.EXE.res. However, I could be mistaken..... I hope this helps. :thumbsup_anim: (By the way, when I responded about the way the GUI works, you said you didn't know how my script works. Hopefully, my explanation helps..... If not, well.....)

What's Changed in XPtsp GUI v1.4.0.0: (Download Link) - Updated resources to match XPtsp batch v1.4. - Fixed the Uninstaller so that it finally works successfully! - Reboots are once again MANDATORY at the end of Live Patching, without option not to reboot. - Updated Drive Space Indicator to version 5.3.4.1. Mona: Regarding RisingXun's LOGONUI.EXE problem, he's missing 3 statements in his script to patch that file correctly. He has to execute these lines: %rh% %del% "%tmp%\%name%.%ext%", "%tmp%\%name%.%ext%", UIFILE,, %rh% %del% "%tmp%\%name%.%ext%", "%tmp%\%name%.%ext%", Bitmap,, %rh% %del% "%tmp%\%name%.%ext%", "%tmp%\%name%.%ext%", stringtable,,BEFORE patching the file with the new resources! That's the way both the batch file and the GUI do it. My GUI is successful at patching a live system by doing it this way. RisingXun won't need the reg fix if he/she executes those statements.

RisingXun: Here's how my GUI works: Step 1 - The Live.Patch section is used for copying the original file as well as the resource file to the backup folder. Step 2 - The patching code searches through the resource files and identifies which files to patch, then patches them. It should be noted that the patching is identical between the source patcher and the live system patcher code, and it copies the file to the same filename as it would appear if it was an uncompressed XP install file! Step 3 - The live patching code then uses the array used by Step 1 to move the files back to the original file location, also taking care of the files in the %WinDir%\System32\DllCache folder. The program still triggers WFP, but I think I can get around that.... It should be noted that when only doing source patching, Step 2 is the only step executed during the program execution. Also, the reason why LogonUI.exe seems to be corrupted after patching is that you've omitted at least 1 critical step in your patcher..... I suggest you browse the XPtsp.bat file for what you're missing.... On other notes: I finally figured out why the GUI didn't uninstall correctly, and corrected it. I'll upload later this evening with GUI v1.4. I haven't figured out the boot screen, as the system won't let me edit the kernel file, but I have an idea that I need to explore later today. Uninstallation of the fonts, cursors and wallpaper don't happen correctly, but I'll also fix that later today. Right now, I'm not writing for speed, as RisingXun is. I'm trying my hardest to fully implement everything that is in the batch file (not that RisingXun isn't....), but I've been really busy with work and life and Drive Space Indicator that the GUI project kinda got put on the back-burner, and I'm sorry for that....

:confused02: I've been fiddling with the GUI's Live Patching code and it seems to patch everything correctly, but it doesn't want to uninstall correctly..... This is driving me crazy! :censored: :g: Ok, there has to be a way. Other programs do it, so can I. I'm going to try a different tack on this prob.... Wish me luck! EDIT: When I say "uninstall correctly", perhaps it would be more accurate to say "uninstall completely". I see files that the XPtsp GUI patched, but now apparently won't replace with original files for some reason..... RisingXun: I already got those lines in my INI file under the Live.Patch section ....

Awesome! That's great to hear! Huh? ............................. I'm not sure I understand.... Can I get a copy of it? Thanks!EDIT: I mean of the Icon converter, not WinXP.dll. I got the DLL already! Thanks again!

BJFrog rebuilt the WinXP theme, omitting the 24x24 icons. It is available via Updates. Updated Dutch language file is now available via Updates. I can't pull the Italian language file yet because RapidShare says I'm downloading something else (which I'm not).... As soon as it becomes available, I'll post it via Updates.

Revised XPtsp theme so that all bars and drive icons are consistent across the theme.

What's Changed in Version v5.3.4.0: (Released only to Beta Testers!) - Last update setting removed before running installer via Updates code. - Updated VistaBlack Icon Theme, courtesy of bjfrog @ WinCert. - Updated Blue Icon Theme, courtesy of bjfrog @ WinCert. - Moved next update calculation to Update GUI builder function for speed-up. - Modified interval loop so that next update date isn't constantly checked if auto updates isn't checked. - Fixed uninstall shortcut creation by using shortcut creation function correctly. - Fixed shortcut creation code so that "/NOSC" doesn't create shortcuts. - Fixed uninstall hanging issue during closing other process. What's Changed in Version v5.3.4.1: - Removed all 24x24 icons from Vista theme. - Updated Blue theme with network icon with X indicating no access (icon #15) - Updated VistaBlack theme with network icon with X indicating no access (icon #15) - Replaced black icons in VistaBlue theme with VistaBlack icons because they look better. - Rearranged menu so that all checkable options are in one menu and all commands are in another. - Added "Menu_2I1" to replace "Delay At Startup" setting "Never" with "None". Updated screenshots of the Icon Themes are now available!

I've uploaded 4 revised themes. (1) and (2) In the Blue and VistaBlack themes, the network icon was updated so that an "X" was present on icon 15. (3)In the Vista theme, the 24x24 icons were stripped out of each icon. (4) In the VistaBlue theme, the black icons in that theme were replaced with the corresponding black icons from the VistaBlack theme, as they looked better than the ones that were in it. I'll post new screenshots tomorrow, as it is my bedtime.

Beta test of newest version is under way.... bjfrog: No, I don't want to change the name of the theme. "Blue" seems to cover it very well. I just needed to know because it occurred to me (finally) that maybe the Blue theme was supposed to take VistaBlue's place. I know now that it wasn't. Thanks! Any chance you can find blue icons similar to what the VistaBlue theme contains? The black icons are nice, but all blue icons would be MUCH nicer! Thanks! NoisySniper: I think I've got the issues fixed.... I'm waiting for confirmation from my beta testers. Thanks for the bug reports!

What's Changed in v5.3.3.6: - Removed testing code so that installer would launch.... - Added code to try to copy "/DELAY" parameter from install to install. What's Changed in v5.3.3.7: - Fixed the launch command throughout the code. - Fixed the code creating the uninstall shortcut to use "/REMOVE" instead of "/UNINSTALL". bjfrog: Uninstall issue is fixed.... EDIT: One question, was the Blue theme supposed to replace the VistaBlue theme? Because as nice as the VistaBlue theme is, the Blue theme looks better as VistaBlue.... Everybody: I forgot to include the revised themes that bjfrog at the WinCert forum sent me. So they are now available via Updates.

What's Changed in v5.3.3.5: - Wrote shortcut folder to registry so program doesn't forget when updating. - Fixed interval loop so Update checking code doesn't get called repeatedly. - Added Update checking code to Interval Paused loop. - Updated Italian language file, courtsey of softinformatica! Thanks! - Fixed an issue with Update checking code to keep program from crashing.

What's Changed in v5.3.3.3: - When update time is set to Never, Program tray only shows program name. - Added "/DELAY:[n]" parameter, where [n] is the number of minutes to wait before starting cycles. - "/IDLE:[n]" and "/NOIDLE" parameters removed because they were ineffective at solving the Explorer crash. - Added line "MENU_2I" for "Delay At Startup" menu group. - Added "Delay At Startup" menu group under "Options" menu. I set the "Delay At Startup" setting to 2 minutes on my machine and it seems to solve the phantom Explorer crash problem that has been annoying me for soooooo long! ======================================== What's Changed in v5.3.3.4: - Rebuilt program icon so that lower resolutions are pretty like the 48x48 icon. - Modified interval checking code so that updates get checked when update interval is set to "Never".

What's Changed in v5.3.3.2: - /LIBICON and /PROGTRAY switches should work as expected.

What's Changed in v5.3.2.0: - Wait for CPU Idle percentage > 90% before running 1st loop. What's Changed in v5.3.3.0: - Installer writes settings to registry before exiting. - Shortcuts gets created in Start Menu. - Added "/NOIDLE" to disable CPU Idle loop. - Added "/IDLE:[n]" to adjust CPU Idle percentage. - Added "/NOSC" to disable shortcut creation. - Added "/SC" to default shortcuts to "Drive Space Indicator" folder. - Added "/SC:[n]" to put shortcuts in specific folder. - CPU Idle parameter stored in registry for future use - not changable in GUI yet. What's Changed in v5.3.3.1: - Credit for MacGray Icon Theme by BjFrog added to Special Thanks box. - Credit for CabLite.DLL by Code65536 added to Special Thanks box.

What's Changed in v5.3.1.4: - Fixed "/THEME" switch so that it works. - Fixed help message/error message regarding cmd-line switches so that it's readable. - Fixed Drives tab so that drive icon shows up on that tab.

LordK: Yep!

That's fixed.... Build script didn't put correct version in add-on. :thumbsdown_anim:

:confused02: No seeders..... :thumbsdown_anim: :crying_anim02: :sleeping_03anim:

What's Changed in v5.3.1.3: - Minor change to SFX installer so that /SVCPACK doesn't launch DSI during setup, but will place registry entry. v5.3.1.2 had it backwards.

What's Changed in v5.3.1.2: - Icon Theme tab modified so that icons are pulled with negative numbers instead of positive for x64 users only. - "/NOISO" cmd-line option has been removed - Virtual drive detection has been removed - A new line in language file was added to clarify if beta or public release is available. Other Notes: I've received confirmation from crashfly that the Themes tab does show the icons, however, they are shown at low-resolution. Maybe I can do something about that....

No, the reason I have removed the normal add-on is that it is becoming too difficult to keep up with everything. It is easier for me to keep this working correctly if I only have 1 installer to keep up with instead 3 or 4.I have enough to do with my life outside the forum that I need to make what I have to deal with as easy on myself as I can make it.... Like I said, I'm sorry if this inconveiences anybody, but this change is for not only my benefit, but to try to stop driving other people up a wall with my forgetfulness....

Ok, I've submitted a request for this thread to be moved to the SVCPACK forum, since the add-on is no longer a true addon. Now I only have to deal with 1 installer.... I've reuploaded the add-on with the silent installer replacing the INF/CAB combo. I'm sorry if this inconviences anyone....

What's Changed in v5.3.1.1: - Missing Icon in Blue Icon Theme has been included. - Missing Icon in MacBlack and MacRed themes have been included. - New MacGray theme has been included. - Add-Ons fixed so that MD5Deep program was replaced by cablite.dll. - New Icon Themes included in Add-Ons.