Note: I'll only add direct download links IF the author doesn't provide a webpage for their tool, since that would take me an enourmous amount of time to update this thread when a new version is out!
Note2: I hope authors don't mind me copying their programs's descriptions. If you do, please leave a reply to remove. Thanks!
Windows XP
XPCREATE
Author: GreenMachine
Support: Sub-forum
Purpose:
Code:
XPCREATE is a utility program that will combine an original XP distribution and assorted hotfixes and updates to produce an up-to-date XP Distibution CD. XPCREATE allows the user to define custon installations and setup programs, but it's main richness lies in the slipstreaming of most available updates and hotfixes, thus insuring the integrity of both the initial installation, and the physical CD media. Slipstreaming the latest hotfixes and updates is important in avoiding possible vulnurability attacks during the setup phase, and in avoiding the need to re-apply hotfixes after a windows component is added or removed.
When run, XPCREATE connects to an Internet server to obtain a list of hotfixes that must be downloaded for your Windows version. This list will be used to determine which files must be downloaded from the internet, and which files are already present locally. If your language or version does not appear to be supprted, please post a message in the MSFN forums.
The main goals of XPCREATE are:
1. Provide an automated procedure to produce a Windows XP Distribution that, once installed, will require zero updates, either critical or recommended, as shown on the Windows Update Site.
2. Integrate the service packs, hotfixes and updates as completly as possible into the Windows XP Distribution.
3. Perform the above two tasks with a minimum of user intervention or file manipulation in order to make Updated XP CD Distributions available to all XP users, regardless of level of expertise.
nLite
Author: nuhi
Support: Sub-forum
Purpose:
Code:
nLite is a GUI for permanent Windows component removal by your choice. After removal there is an option to make bootable image ready for burning on cd or testing in virtual machines. So that means that with nLite you will be able to have Windows installation cd which on installation doesn't install, or even contain on cd, unwanted components.
Maybe you won't believe it at first but it's not easy to not install what you don't want when it comes to Windows. It involves many setup files to be edited carefully without interfering with basic Windows components.
After some thinking I decided to make generic removal tool with a GUI, for an easy removal in order to run Windows faster and more reliable (I sound like Windows setup). So that means nLite should work on every Windows version.Now it supports Windows 2000, XP and 2003, Longhorn will be added when it's released.
XPlode
Author: Wraith
Support: Sub-forum
Purpose:
Code:
XPlode is a tool which aids installation of programs during a Windows 2000, XP or 2003 installation.
It gives the ability to add users to the system, run programs, create shortcuts, modify the registry, and perform file and directory operations, all during a Windows installation.
XPlode uses an XML script and a plugin architecture so you can modify what it does, how it runs, and only include the commands you need to use.
Windows Installation Helper Utility
Author: my2001
Support: Sub-forum
Purpose:
Code:
WIHU is an easy to use tool for user account creation and software installation, i.e. it allows the user to select software which should or should not be installed. After selection is finished it runs the desired applications automatically. Automated software installation is by the way the main purpose of WIHU.
And moreover user accounts can be modified/created/deleted as well including their specific settings like placement of the windows system folders like "My pictures" etc. WIHU is generally intended to be used for unattended windows installations.
Windows XP SP2 Update Pack
Author: RyanVM
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
The purpose of this pack is to replace files on the Windows XP install CD (with SP2 integrated) with the updated files from hotfixes issued since the release of Service Pack 2. This pack provides many advantages over other methods of hotfix integration:
* Direct integration means that all hotfixed files are integrated into your CD from the start. No need to worry about your computer being insecure in the time prior to the installation of hotfixes.
* This pack automatically adds the necessary registry entries Windows Update and qfecheck look for when determining if a hotfix is properly installed.
* This pack installs the needed Security Catalogs for the hotfixed files so that Windows File Protection recognizes and protects them. (This only applies to hotfixed files)
* Once extracted into the i386 directory, the Lite pack requires only an extra 0.91MB and the Full pack an extra 1.85MB on the install CD.
* Natively supported by nLite 0.99.1 and later for automatic integration.
Unattended Codec-Pack
Author: swgreed
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
Includes several codecs for your unattended XP CD:
* QuickTime Codecs [version 6.5.1.17]
* RealMedia Codecs [version 6.0.12.1053]
* DivX Pro 5.2.1 [Decoder]
* XviD 1.0.2 [Encoder/Decoder]
* Windows Media 8 [version 8.0.0.371]
* Windows Media 9 VCM [version 9.0.1.369] [Encoder]
* Windows Media 10 [version 10.0.0.3646]
* Cyberlink DVD Decoder [version 5.0.0.1130]
* Elecard MPEG-2 decoder [version 2.0.0.2525]
* Elecard MPEG 2 Demultiplexer [version 2.0.84.30429]
* Ligos Indeo XP [version 5.2820.15.58]
* Intel Indeo [version 4.51.16.2]
* Intel Indeo [version 3.24.15.03]
* Intel I.263 [version 2.55.1.16]
* MS MPEG-4 [version 4.1.0.3927] [Encoder]
* On2 VP6 6.2.6.0 [Encoder/Decoder]
* Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 DirectShow Decoder [version 1.9.0.311]
* Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Encoder [version 3.3.0.44]
* WMA DirectShow Decoder [version 8.0.0.4487]
* AC3 Filter 1.01a RC5
* Directvobsub 2.33
* Ogg Vorbis [version 1.1.0]
* GSpot 2.52 beta 1 build 2004-09-15
Link: Download v2.2
SFC_OS.DLL Hack for Windows XP SP2 Final
Author: RaveRod
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
Disable Windows File Protection. Special note for the author: "You DO NOT need the sfcfiles.dll file, found in this thread, to disable WFP. The sfcfiles.dll file only allows you to delete files and folders in the Program Files directory. It doesn't disable WFP."
Windows XP Unattended XP CD SlipStreamer Plus
Author: Mhz
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
I have created a program that should help some newbie's enter into the unattend cd arena. While it will not do it all. No program can cater for that. This should help to some cause. But anyone's opinion's on improvement are welcome.
This is based for an unattended, user account made, runonceex with regtweaks etc. Example files are generated. It will help as far as I think some will need without going overboard. Give it a try and please give me some feedback.
Link:Download v1.2
TCPIP.SYS
Author: SiMoNsAyS
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
Change TCPIP.SYS limitation to 100 connections
Link: Download
Windows Post-Install Wizard
Author: hasi001
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
Windows Post-Install Wizard (WPI for short) is a hypertext application designed for giving users choice. While Windows XP offers many ways of customizing the setup process out of the box, its major drawback is the lack of being able to select which applications an end user may install. In the past, end users and administrators needed to either download the files manually, or create overly complex scripts that could only be used once. WPI allows you to create one image, which can then be custom configured, and optionally, automated, so that end users can install any applications.
WPI was designed by Derek McCabe (Whimsy). It was created for end users to have a simplified interface for installing applications, and as a learner’s project for Hypertext applications.
Coolsights2000 developed a new branch of the app, calling it version 3.
Derek and several others maintained the original branch for some time. Then bishooman and gresh announced version 2.7. It was the moment when I began using this cool piece of soft, but I needed some more options and features. So I decided to add new functionality and share it with others ...
kTool
Author: kenedy
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
AutoIT script for installing/selecting software. Works in GUI/Silent mode
Can work from GuiRunOnce/cmdlines.txt/Detached
Supports restarting (if any of installed software requires restart, PC is restarted and program execution is continued)
Autologon - if restarts are needed it (optionally) asks for currently logged on user password and writes autologon information to registry. Only required number of logons are written. Currently Win2000/XP only.
Separate software list for each Windows version (95/98/NT4/ME/2000/XP)
Link: Download v1.1a
Registry Tweaks
Author: prathapml (compilator, not the actual reg. keys creator)
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
Compilation of several registry tweaks, interesting for unattended projects.
Link: Download
Software Installation Selection
Author: IcemanND
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
Installs.exe is similar in function to Installs.vbs, though right now is has more options than installs.vbs.
Another difference is that you can run it at anypoint during an unattended install, at least so far in my experience, from runonce, from cmdlines.txt. Since it does not use IE it does not require a user profile like the VBS did.
Link: Download v2.3.15
areSilentInstall
Author: a-dead-trousers
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
I created a program to get around the problem that you want to use one Windows XP Unattend installation but have a different software configuration for every machine you got. You just have to burn one CD with all different sorts of software and to include areSilentInstall instead of RunOnceExec.bat in the XP CD.
At the end of the XP installation (cmdlines.txt) the program will be started and then you're able to select the path where to search for installation files (install.ini).
You just have to create a installation file for every single program you want to install.
I think the whole program is a kind of XPLode, but much simpler.
Link: Download v1.0
NirCMD
Author: Nirsoft (reported by RogueSpear)
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
NirCmd is a small command-line utility that allows you to do some useful tasks without displaying any user interface. By running NirCmd with simple command-line option, you can write and delete values and keys in the Registry, write values into INI file, dial to your internet account or connect to a VPN network, restart windows or shut down the computer, create shortcut to a file, change the created/modified date of a file, change your display settings, turn off your monitor, open the door of your CD-ROM drive, and more...
AutoIT
Author: AutoIT
Support: AutoIT Script Collection
Purpose:
Code:
AutoIt v3 is an opensource BASIC-like scripting language designed for automating the Windows GUI. It uses a combination of simulated keystrokes, mouse movement and window/control manipulation in order to automate tasks in a way not possible or reliable with other languages (e.g. VBScript and SendKeys).
AutoIt was initially designed for PC "roll out" situations to configure thousands of PCs, but with the arrival of v3 it is also well suited to performing home automation and the scripting of repetitive tasks.
AutoIt can:
* Provide a general-purpose scripting language
* Execute Windows and DOS executables
* Simulate keystrokes (supports most keyboard layouts)
* Simulate mouse movements and clicks
* Move, resize and manipulate windows
* Interact directly with "controls" on a window (set/get text from edit controls, check boxes and radio buttons, select items in drop-down lists, etc.)
* Work with the clipboard to cut/paste text items
* Work with the registry
Make your own personalized setup boot screen
Author: Astalavista
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
Change the default Winntbbu.dll that comes with your original Windows XP CD. Note that Winntbbu.dll is the dll that's responsible for the setup screen during the installation process. The thread linked on 'Support' has a tutorial create by Astalavista that teaches you how to modify it. Have fun!
Image:
Note: If you're interested on this kind of mods, be sure to check this lovely
thread with completed setup screens, create by MSFN members.
Universal Switch Finder
Author: ZoSTeR
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
This is a little program that can automatically determine which silent switches can be used with a setup file
Link: Download
Hotfixes
Author: Incroyable HULK (compilator)
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
The following is a complete list of all critical HotFixes (patches) along with download link and switches examples for:
- Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4
- Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1
- Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Notepad2
Author: flo's software
Support: None
Purpose:
Code:
The original Notepad shipped with Windows is probably the handiest program of all times, small, fast, without frills! Notepad2 tries to follow this principle, it's a small, fast and free text editor with syntax highlighting for HTML and other common languages.
RunOnceEx.cmd Creator
Author: eagle00789
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
Easier way to create your own RunOnceEx.cmd if you're new to unattended installs. Also includes some default lines for well-known programs.
Link: Download
Unattended CD Creator
Author: maxXPsoft
Support: Thread (MSFN)
Support: Thread (maxxpsoft)
Purpose:
Code:
Unattended XP Pro or Home CD Creator with SP2 /Integrate if needed
This is a very simple application that creates all the necessary file's for you to create your own backup XP CD.
This app saves copies your files and saves locations. It will do everything in STEPS and copy the files as needed. Saving the Paths if you start over. Processing Hotfixes, Applications, and all the necessary steps to create your own backup XP CD with everything set up on install. No more installing, then spending countless hours setting all your programs up. Put the CD in and go take a shower.
I have added many feature's like:
Automatic splitting of RunoncEX, TEXTMODE, Complete Integrate of Hotfixes or security Updates, Rar/7Zip/Cab of Favorites, Docs and Settings, Compression of $1 Folder at 700 mb, simple FLAG entries to copy Registry settings, Files, or Entire Folder's as RunoncEX executes getting your current settings
Office 2003
Office Shrink
Author: buckeyeXP
Support: Thread
Purpose:
Code:
This will shrink the source of Office 2K3, XP, and 2K!
Link: Download
That's it for now. Later on, I'll add much more files/tools that you might eventually need (such as other RyanVM's files, ntoskrnl, CMD2EXE, etc...
Have fun!
Changelog:
- 25-11-2004 - FIX: WPI changed to a newer version and different author, requested by gresh
25-11-2004 - NEW: Unattended CD Creator added
25-11-2004 - FIX: Title of Winntbbu.dll changed and added an image, as requested by author
25-11-2004 - FIX: kTool Author/Support link changed. Sorry for the mistake kenedy
24-11-2004 - NEW: RunOnceEx.cmd Creator added
24-11-2004 - NEW: Universal Switch Finder added
24-11-2004 - NEW: AutoIT v3 added
24-11-2004 - NEW: Post is now pinned. Thanks Drewdatrip!
24-11-2004 - NEW: Notepad2 added
24-11-2004 - NEW: Hotfixes added
24-11-2004 - NEW: NirCMD added
24-11-2004 - NEW: Setup screens added
24-11-2004 - NEW: areSilentInstall added
24-11-2004 - NEW: Office 2003 "section"
24-11-2004 - NEW: Software Installation Selection
24-11-2004 - FIX: Changed support thread for Windows XP SP2 Pack from RyanVM
23-11-2004 - FIX: Wrong indication for kTool
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