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I am new to windows 8.1 and using an iso that includes November 2014 update roll up.
I need to install .net3.5. Enabling it in Features on a running system it downloads the file, where is it downloaded to, Software Distribution, and what type of file is it, an executable, cab file or other?
I need to update the image, do i need a Servicing Stack and the latest CU only or do i need to add all the updates in the updates downloader tool.
What would be the install order on a running system, install .net 3.5 then the SS and CU as per usual?
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Clanger said:
You can run multiple instances of vlc.exe
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Yes, true. But we're talking about different things here:

You can't have one running while the installer is working. So if the installer is named VLC.exe, it self-closes thinking it's the player and the installation obviously doesn't happen.


Also, figured out the issue with Sketch.

start /wait msiexec /qb /i SketchBook8.0.0_Win64.msi ADDDESKTOPSHORTCUT= ADDQUICKLAUNCHSHORTCUT=

I can't have anything after the = signs and it cannot be installed on '/qn' mode, just '/qb' or normal install.

Is there a thread where I can post this for fure reference purposes, along with other troublesome install switches?
 
I dont know if there is a fred for silent installers, there prolly is somewhere around here, see what nuhi or Kasual say 1st, if not start your own. If you'd rather not start a new fred, seeing as you are installing on 8.1 you can put your silent installer stuff here.
Waifs and strays always(and homeless pussycats) welcome :)
 
OKAAAY Here we go:


::Office 2013 non-click to run

Start /wait Office\Setup.exe /adminfile [your msp file name].msp

::Corel x7 (probably works for newer versions, this is what I used since X3) and updates

start /wait CorelX7\Setup.exe /qb! USERNAME=[Name goes here] SERIALNUMBER=[What you think I'd give you mine? XD] ADDLOCAL=Draw,PP,Filters,ShellExt,VBAFiles,VSTA,BR,EN,Ghostscript DESKTOPSHORTCUTS=0 PROFILEID=[You can get this from the Corel website on the login area] REBOOT=Suppress
start /wait CorelX76\Setup.exe /qb!
start /wait CorelX761\Setup.exe /qb!

::Corel VideoStudio X9 and updates

start /wait VSX9\Setup.exe /qb! USERNAME=[Name goes here] SERIALNUMBER=[What you think I'd give you mine? XD] ADDLOCAL=ALL FORCENOSHOWLIC=1 DESKTOP=NONE PROFILEID=[You can get this from the Corel website on the login area] REBOOT=Suppress
start /wait VSX95\Setup.exe /s
start /wait VSX951\Setup.exe /s

:: For some reason, updates use InstallShield format. Go figure.

Start /wait DirectX.exe /Q

::Abbodi VisualC++ pack
Start /wait VCAIO.exe /y

::Autodesk Sketchbook (better than paint, and free, make sure it's installed AFTER Visual C++ packs):

start /wait msiexec /qb /i Sketchbook\isscript.msi
start /wait msiexec /qb /i "Sketchbook\SketchBook8.0.0.msi" ADDDESKTOPSHORTCUT= ADDQUICKLAUNCHSHORTCUT=

Start /wait 7Zip.exe /S

:: For animated Gif Support under Windows
start /wait 7Gif.exe /SP- /SILENT /NOCANCEL /NORESTART /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /LANG=English /COMPONENTS="7gif (English)"

start /wait Notepad.exe /S
start /wait Replacer.exe /NOTEPAD="C:\Program Files\Notepad++\Notepad++.exe" /SILENT

start /wait Java64.exe /s REBOOT=Suppress
start /wait Java32.exe /s REBOOT=Suppress

start /wait KLite.exe /verysilent /norestart /LoadInf=Klite.ini

::start /wait KLiteupd.exe /verysilent /norestart /LoadInf=Klite.ini :: << If there's any update packages

start /wait msiexec.exe /i "Chrome.msi" /passive /norestart

start /wait msiexec.exe /i "Transmission.msi" /passive /norestart

start /wait msiexec.exe /i "Sigil.msi" /passive /norestart

start /wait VLC3.exe /L=1033 /S :: Make sure to change 1033 for your local code

start /wait msiexec.exe /i "Drive.msi" /passive /norestart

start /wait DropboxSetup.exe /NOLAUNCH

Start /wait ThemePatcher.exe /S

Start /wait MP3TagSetup.exe /S

Start /wait Spotify.exe /Silent

Start /wait Steam.exe /S

Exit
 
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Huh, strange question, but how do I execute a script AFTER the user profile is created in OOBE? Also, is there an environment variable I can use to copy some files (program profile backups, mostly) to said users appdata folder? Or should I copy it to the default user and let windows handle the rest?
 
hmm, does setupcomplete.cmd runs before or after the OOBE user is created? if it's before... is it possible to empty one folder of the user profile(s) somehow (other than starting some file manager from a pendrive)?
 
PhsMu said:
hmm, does setupcomplete.cmd runs before or after the OOBE user is created?
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I think setupcomplete.cmd runs after OOBE user account is created but before the user's folders, as the user's folders are created on first logon for any user.
If I'm right, commands that needs to be launched as administrator will ask for an admin password on first logon when the user account is non administrator.
 
PhsMu said:
hmm, does setupcomplete.cmd runs before or after the OOBE user is created? if it's before... is it possible to empty one folder of the user profile(s) somehow (other than starting some file manager from a pendrive)?
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You can change, delete, edit or empty the default folder or the all users folder, if there is not auotunattended, you can press Shift+ F10 and (type to) launch 'explorer', System user account will run (the desktop).
 
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Trying some WinX custom shortcuts directly on the Wim image instead. Turns out 7zip can deal with those.
 
So thats what that damn thing is called, i can manage with that and the full screen start menu, no need for open shell, good.
 
There are only a few little addons i need on my os, HashTab, MediaTab, Textify(brilliant), 7zip, 7+ Taskbar Tweaker and Process Lasso. I use tweaked 8.1 themes so i dont need a patcher. Nice and simple.
 
OK, Setupcomplete runs after OOBE, Check. It's actually working against me.

Is there any way to make a file that runs before? I've read somewhere that you can force the PC to boot in Audit mode, execute a script then reboot in OOBE, but not the specifics of HOW. Did anyone here try that?

Also, how does one install drivers via command line? It'd be very useful and convenient to have some frequently updated drivers (such as NVidia) as separate packages I don't have to re-ntlite into images from time to time, but not all my PCs have Nvidia graphics (just one, in fact), so Setup /S would break the fully automated script, I think.
 
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