Hi ! WsnoW:

a) I put your folder in $oem$\$1\. So dp_packs are installed from HDD. All applcations  are installed from DVD. Drive Letters are changed wihle running RunOnceEx.cmd after reboot. Assigning a drive letter for these 2 cases remains the same.

b)When the drive Dp folder kept in DVD-root. It fails to install the applications from DVD. when assigning a drive letter remains the (a).

They must be something different for (a) and (b) when Card-readers and multiple-partitions in multiple-hdds present???

How to do that for case (b) ??!!

Hi ! WsnoW:

I think you solve the GUI problem for PC with mnay HDD's(many partitions in each HDD), 2 Card-reads and floppy.

How do you do that while installing applications from DVD from RunOnceEc.cmd especially when card-readers present??

Thank you !

Hi ! OverFlow:

The sequences of drive letters are changed before and after rebbot !!!!
Here is a sample

In GUI setup:

CODEC: HD
D: card slot 1
E: card slot 2
F: card slot 3
G: card slot 4
H: DVD

After the reboot to first login:

CODEC: HD
D: DVD
E: card slot 1
F: card slot 2
G: card slot 3
H: card slot 4

Perhaps this is the answer ! I am trying to find it out !
Thank you again

OverFlow wrote:

i belive if you try that version you will find that the card readers will no longer hang you up...

if they do still Hang after useing the above version or if you know the boot order in the bios is incorrectly assigning drive letters to your removable media (card readers) before the HDD. IE the SystemDrive will not be C:  It will be G: - or whatever letter is next after assigning each of the removable drives a letter. If it's true, that the HDD can not be assigned as the primary boot device 'C:' from the machines bios, then i can tell you how to customize your setup so you can address the machines BIOS problem. wink

The drive letter / bios problem normaly shows up when a card reader is added to a desktop and the MB bios is not able to correctly deal with the removable drives - since you indicated this was a laptop i don't expect you will have this happening to you...

Hi ! OverFlow:

While running RunOncEx.cmd and calling your cmd from it.
Yes, the problem is to find the driver letter. System drive is G. How about dvd_drom ?? Is C or H ?  I have single Hdd with 2 partitions, one floppy with 2 card-readers.  Boot order :  DVD-rom ,HDD then Floppy

C:  DVD-rom  ??
D:  Hdd partition 2
E:  card-reader 1
F:  card-reader 2
G:  system drive(HDD partiton 1)
H:  DVD-rom  ??
Floppy >  can't be C or H

So the DVD-rom must be one of C and H ??!!
Applcation programs (in the root of DVD) are installed from DVD. and PC shows G:\install... then fails to continue.
It should be DVD\install...

Thank you.

Hi Wsnow:

With your new version. I get this error message.

Access violation at address 004D500F in module
'DPInstaller_Wised.exe'. Read of address 00000368.

calling it from RunOnce.cmd:
REG ADD %KEY%\065 /V 1 /D "c:\drivers\DPInstaller_WSED.exe /untd"  /f


Regards.

Hi, OverFlow :


should be
REG ADD %KEY%\065 /V 1 /D "c:\drivers\DPInstaller_WSED.exe /unth"  /f

thank you

Hi ! Helmi :

Thank you!

Yes, currently I use Ghost to backup whole partition or hdd to be a *.gho file or files saved in DVD's or isolated Hdd's.
It is very fast and easy to restore whole thing in that partition or hdd (when OS corrupts or maintein a pc, I use this method). The important data are always and already in 'another' HDD. Never put your important things in system(operating) disk !!!! It is very dangerous.

The UA install DVD is for a new PC or Pc with some Hardwares (e.g. upgrade the Mainboard or hardware reason) are changed. You have to reinstall OS . 

Of course , you may build a  'Universal OS ISO by sysprep' -  a not complelely finished OS without any Drivers in GHO format to install (actually to restore) a brand new OS in couple minutes (about 10 minutes ) for any Mainboard ,then post-install the required Drivers.

The UA installation is one of the Options.


Hi !  OverFlow:


UA install with Your scirpt for PC without Card-reader works fine.
It still hangs on when with Card-reader. Nothing can be changed in BIOS setting for Card-reader present.

Can it(the script) be modified so that DP installation executed before system fiels are installed???
May be its is the way to solve this problem for card-reader.

hi ! OverFlow:


Thank you again !

Hi ! Helmi  and OverFlow:

Thank you again.

Helmi wrote:

This already works with slipstreamed drivers.
All you need to do is replace the pack in the source with the updated one and recreate the ISO, there you go.

Yes, this ( no need 2nd slipstreaming with updated DP) meets my first need.
but your cmd or installer can't meet the other situation - with card-reader.


I am doing this UA install DVD for my kids(2). They are currently Intern and Resident (medical), very busy.
They pay much attention and spend almost all the time to Medical problems .
In case(just in case)  the OS corrupts due virus or some either Hardware probems or software bugs. They may quickly get back to their job with a brand new OS. 

I don't know how to build a torrent file. But  I know It will shutdown my pc's  thru internet due to costing a lot bandwidth from my limited bandwith. I don't like to build and share others with a torrent file.

I am appreciated you hope Your cmd file or installer will help me doing a UA install DVD without slipstreaming ( slipstream once it is OK-- I will do this job for the first time. but not Slipstream again or again and again due to new DP(other people not KnowHow and Not Howto do it---it is a problem  ) .

I am trying to do UA install DVD using your cmd or installer to meet my require.
Thank you very much.

Hi !  OverFlow :

Thank you !

Your command so work fine for unattended install in this manner (calling it RunOnceEx.cmd) 
But !!!!  it seems neither  pre-install nor post-install in this way.


the reasons why I prefer (not refuse) not to sliptream them :

1. In case I buy a new Printer or a new PC (new Drivers) in the future, it needs no necessary to slipstream again ( perhaps it is a happy job) due to these new DP of these new facilities.  All I have to do is that I just put them-these new DP's into the DP-drirectory and burn a new DVD.  Anyone can do these job without slipstream ing (not everyone know-How and Like-to-do).

2. I hope that your script can do this thing. Especially a feature of fully and actually pre-installation of these DP's is prefered( of course fully silent install is required).
The reason is that some PC's with card-readers will not allow you to install application programs from CD-rom during Unattended installation, these PC's can not definitely find the Dvd-Rom except you install these DP first (with your install scripts) .  It just scans the card-readers(when no card inside) endless. ---> I have the cases  !!!!!

For most PC users, Unattended installation is required and necessary . What they want is to use the PC and they don't care and even don't like to install the OP  (a painful and not necessary process for them).   Instllation of OS is a BlackBox for them . All they want to do is to put the Installation DVD inside Dvd-rom , have a cup of Coffee and wait  for half an hour .Then they will have a brand new OP.  With a TV remote controller in hand, who cares how to build a TV set??? They just wnat to watch the TV shows !!!
   
So I choose Unattende installation without slipstreaming ! and Hope your scirpt helpful !!!
thank you again !

Regard.

Hi ! OverFlow:

Following is your script for pre-install Dp with DPinst.exe
Can I use it for post-installation without slipstreaming DP for Stand alone Disc???
How to do that ???
Thank you !

@Echo off
REM Written by Jeff Herre AKA OverFlow rev08.04.21
REM A Script to use MicroSofts DPinst.exe with the DriverPacks.
REM Help and Support available at http://forum.DriverPacks.net 
Color 9f

Echo.
Echo Searching current drive for the DriverPacks...
Rem fast detect. (is it the current drive?)
FOR /f "delims=: tokens=1" %%i in ("%~dp0") do SET CDDRIVE=%%i:
IF exist %CDDRIVE%\$OEM$\$1\D goto M1Found
IF exist %CDDRIVE%\OEM\bin\un7zip.exe GoTo M2Found

Echo.
Echo Searching all drives now...
Rem alternate detection. (is it any available drive?)
FOR %%i IN (C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y) DO IF EXIST "%%i:\$OEM$\$1\D" SET CDDRIVE=%%i:& GoTo M1Found
FOR %%i IN (C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y) DO IF EXIST "%%i:\OEM\bin\un7zip.exe" SET CDDRIVE=%%i:& GoTo M2Found

Echo.
Echo The DriverPacks were not found ???
Pause
GoTo Done


:M2Found
Echo.
Echo Extracting the DriverPacks now...
%CDDRIVE%\OEM\bin\un7zip.exe %CDDRIVE%\OEM\DP*.7z %SystemDrive%\
%CDDRIVE%\OEM\bin\un7zip.exe %CDDRIVE%\OEM\bin\*.7z %SystemDrive%\
COPY /Y %CDDRIVE%\OEM\bin\DPsFnshr.ini %SystemDrive%\
IF EXIST %CDDRIVE%\OEM\*.ins COPY /Y %CDDRIVE%\OEM\*.ins %SystemDrive%\
COPY DPINST.exe %SystemDrive%
COPY DPInst.xml %SystemDrive%
GoTo Main


:M1Found
Echo.
Echo If you wish you may update drivers directly from the located M1 source
Echo Or you can use the DriverPacks and DP_Finisher with "Keep The Driver" option.
Echo If you choose Finisher and KTD then DriverPacks will be copied to "SystemDrive"
Echo.
SET /p TPP=Only DriverPacks or Finisher and DriverPacks? (O or F)
IF /I %TPP%==O "%CDDRIVE%\$OEM$\$1\DPINST.exe" /c /s & GoTo Done
XCOPY /S %CDDRIVE%\$OEM$\$1\. %SystemDrive%


:Main
Echo.
Echo Running MicroSoft DPinst.exe now!
%SystemDrive%\DPINST.exe /c /s
Echo.
Echo Running the DriverPacks.net Finisher now!
%SystemDrive%\DPsFnshr.exe



:Done
EXIT

There is no difference wiith or without /untd or /nnth from RunOnceEx.cmd.

here is the command in RunOnceEx.cmd

REG ADD %KEY%\065 /VE /D "Drivers Installation" /f
REG ADD %KEY%\065 /V 1 /D "c:\drivers\DPInstaller_WSED.exe /unth" /f


what's wrong ???

Hi , WsnoW !

thank you!

DPInstaller_WSED.exe  /untd - will unpack all packages then install.
this will include the unpack_dp method 2 (sticky with method 2, work only for me)??


Except the command line with the required parameter, can I just change the any line in the *.ini  file to do the same thing ???

Hi !   OverFlow  :


Sorry !

I mistake you are the writer of the Installer (Drivers Pack Unpacker & Installer).

I post my problem  following this  'http://forum.driverpacks.net/viewtopic.php?id=2403' .

thank you, any way!

Hi ! WsnoW .

I would like to install drivePackage with your installer. It is great.
How do I to 'pre-set' the  steps to select all ,unpackDp (either method 1 or method 2) like yes to auto-install in the .ini file?   Is it possble   ???  How ???


most case:

select all packages  and
method 2


Here is my dp_wsed.ini


-------------------------------------------
[Program]
Initial=yes
Start From=Non CD
AppMainPath=C:\drivers\DPInstaller_WSED.exe
Workdir=C:\WINDOWS\dp_wsed\
Windir=C:\WINDOWS
CMDPackDir=C:\drivers\Dp\
[DP_Options]
DPExternal=no
DPExternalDir=C:\drivers\Dp\
[Automation]
AutoDPInstall=yes
-------------------------------------------

I have to manully press 'select all' (select all packages)  and unpack_dp method 2..
  Of course it works fine in this manner.


It calls DPInstaller_WSED.exe in the RunOceEx.cmd  from C-disk for UA(xp).

I would like it post-install DP automatically for UA (XP) with yours.


1. Is it possible to call DPInstaller_WSED.exe in the RunOceEx.cmd  from C-disk for UA(xp) ?
2. If  yes, what what should I modify  dp_wsed.ini to do it ???

Hi ! Thank you first .
Here is my dp_wsed.ini

[Program]
Initial=yes
Start From=Non CD
AppMainPath=C:\drivers\DPInstaller_WSED.exe
Workdir=C:\WINDOWS\dp_wsed\
Windir=C:\WINDOWS
CMDPackDir=C:\drivers\Dp\
[DP_Options]
DPExternal=no
DPExternalDir=C:\drivers\Dp\
[Automation]
gui=no
AutoDPInstall=yes

-----------------
I still have to manully press 'select all' (select all packages)  and unpack_dp method 2. Of course it works in this manner.

Where to put gui=no , so it will fully automatically install all DP (Unattended!) ????

I put the Directory drivers in  $oem$\$1\ , so it running from the sysem driver(C disk)-faster than from DVD-rom . and calling DPInstaller_WSED.exe in the RunOceEx.cmd for UA.

I would like it post-install DP automatically for UA (XP) with yours
I have done the pre_installation DP for UA(XP) with other.

where can I find the refernce about it ???!!!!

I would like to install drivePackage with this installer. It is great.
How do I to 'pre-set' the  steps to select all ,unpackDp (either 1 method or 2 method) like yes to auto-install in the .ini file?   Is it possble   ???  How ???


most case:

select all packages  and
2 method