fixes a bug with read-only attributes if run from CD.

http://www.mediafire.com/?vbgnljezewh

edit:
I created a new topic and updated to v0.3.0 here...
http://forum.driverpacks.net/viewtopic. … 652#p22652

we might also start with a good title like
"[Add-on] Select desired DriverPacks from Pop-up Menu list with a time-out feature (M2 only)"

A good Intro sentence like - Ever wished you could skip one or more of the packs during the install (or repair) on a particular machine?

Summarize the Why you Want / Like / Need and invested your personal time in this idea.

How to use and where to get

a reverse link back to the Feature Req topic here so we can keep track of interest in this potential feature.
Features are obviously prioritized by feedback so if we want this to make my to do list... rally the troups

PS since this would be a sub feature of attended installs (AKA 'repair' ) it is also a vote for that platform being added as well 

After review of your source I will make my decision on whether to abandon mine or not. I will post my source code soon as well.

Helmi, I think you should delete the first 25 post in this thread and start with Kal's first submission.

honestly I think two different apps doing similar things ain't that bad. Why make someone use Firefox when they like Opera instead or vise-versa.
Viva la difference!

also I updated mine to v0.2.2 above.

Oh, I'm also Helmi over there, in case you haven't guessed yet

Thanks for making this thread sticky and moving it into the proper section. I thinkg that each post dealing with the request should be deleted, but it's just my opinion. Moreover, to avoid confusion for new user, we should stay with one program to make this task. As I said, I'll publish my code as soon as I'm back from vacation, so jaws will be able to include his modifications, or I will add them by myself.

And yes Helmi, I'm Kal from WinCert and RyanVM forums

It surely will help a lot of users with specific installations.

EDIT: Also, the first post will need some cleanup so new users can easily find those programmes you linked to and aren't being confused by what still looks like a request thread

Unfortunately, I can only delete or edit posts, not split them off the thread.
So, either I ditch Hawk's post putting my own content in or I delete all posts that still deal with the request...
Ideas?

Anyway, Kal, are you the same guy who posted that big pack AddOn over at Wincert.net?
Nice to see you contributing over here, too!

This looks similar to the one released by Kal. I created it mainly to see if I could. I think it works great.
If double clicked it has the function of extracting and then installing the drivers. It uses dpinst.exe, a Microsoft program for the install.
If launched from presetup.cmd then it will extract only. It will timeout after 60 seconds (presetup only) if no interaction and extract all drivers.
When launching from presetup the parameter "presetup" needs to be passed to tell it not to install the drivers but to extract them only. Windows install will install the drivers. I included presetup.cmd to replace the one in your i386 folder. Please use it to eliminate error.
The other files needed are included mainly to show there intended location. Note dpinst.xml is not needed as it is created by DriverUpdater.exe.
No .ini file is needed as the OEM folder is scanned for existing driverpacks. They can be named using the long or short names.

After DPsFnshr.exe runs it is deleted and the reg entry deleted as well.

http://www.mediafire.com/?tcldg3l3ulv

edit updated to v0.2.1. fixed minor bug that if no driverpacks the install button is grayed out.
edit updated to v0.2.2 changed- you can install some driverpacks and then install more without having to reopen the app. dialog if no driverpacks. also a few tweaks with checkboxes.

Hi jaws1975,

I will publish the code of my DriverPacks extractor. I just wait to be back from vacation (27th July) and cleanup the code. Maybe you should wait a bit and modify the code I will publish, avoiding to get 2 differents versions doing the same thing.

Kal

I agree.

I really just want to see if I could do it. I figured out the timer thing "on paper". I can't test it yet though.

If you launch mine from presetup with the parameter "presetup" it works like yours. Extraction only.
If launched via double click it will extract and then launch dpinst.exe to install the drivers.

All works perfect but the onMouseOver/Move timer.

I'm building mine more as a learning experience then anything else.

I will publish the code of my DriverPacks extractor. I just wait to be back from vacation (27th July) and cleanup the code. Maybe you should wait a bit and modify the code I will publish, avoiding to get 2 differents versions doing the same thing.

Kal

my suggestion for the problem if no drivers are extracted in presetup is...
If nothing extracted then DevPath can't be lauched either.

check if the folder "D" exist. if so run DevPath. if not then don't run it...
IF EXIST %SystemDrive%\D\ %CDDRIVE%\OEM\bin\DevPath.exe %SystemDrive%\D

If folder "D" does not exist the just create the folder...
IF not EXIST %SystemDrive%\D\ md %SystemDrive%\D

That way you still run DPsFnshr without error and you don't need extra batch files or need to modify winnt.sif.

presetup.cmd
http://www.mediafire.com/?wv92kg9czoj

:EDIT:
I've managed to code my own version of a driver Selector. The only thing I haven't figured out yet is the auto install if no user interaction part, which important.
I will post it when finished.

This absolutely won't work with M1 because presetup.cmd is not used -
jaak is correct this will not work with M1 -  but m1 is not very popular anymore either so it is only a minor flaw.

I think you misunderstoood...

re  DPsXtrct.ini.

would not be required DriverPacks has a routine that converts the 8.3 names back into thier full names so  DPsXtrct.ini is not needed as it can be replaced by a built in process. (no manual file edits)

Ah ok that's a nice a feature. But it would be still needed for personal 3rd party DP, wouldn't it?

Hu, I think I don't understand what you mean. We can use 3rd party DP with it. And what is M1?

Cheers,
Kal

re  DPsXtrct.ini.

would not be required DriverPacks has a routine that converts the 8.3 names back into thier full names so  DPsXtrct.ini is not needed as it can be replaced by a built in process. (no manual file edits)