DriverPacks BASE 8.09.rc1 - We need your comments, Please! (Page 1 of 2)

Well I had a 15 minute union break and decided to do some code instead of coffee   

Version Release Notes:
Developer: Jeff Herre aka OverFlow
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NEW PLATFORM ADDED

Stand Alone Drivers (S.A.D.)!

Create a Stand Alone Drivers location - Without a source OS
    Use either Method One (M1) or Method Two (M2) for your output
    I am in process of designing a M3 (Raw uncompressed) method
    with DVD as standard equiptment now space is simply not the concern it once was

DP_Install_Tool.CMD had some minor updates
     A total rewrite and honestly too many for me to remember... lol
     DriverPacks BASE M2 packs will be in 8.3 format, but, they Do Not need to be!
     This means an M2 S.A.D. folder can be maintained simply by swapping out packs,
     as downloaded, without renaming. Convenient?... yeah we thought so too!

I added DeTard's feature request for an Option to skip driver removal with DriverPacks Finisher
     A new option has been added for use in the DPsFnshr.ini
          DPsRootDel  = "false"
     This switch prevents deleting the /D/ Folder
     This feature was necessary for S.A.D. M1
         - useful to S.A.D. when a M1 source is located and used and (most importantly) NOT deleted... LOL
           IE A ThumbDrive is used for a M1 S.A.D. folder location
               The dpinst tool is run directly off the ThumbDrive \D\ folder. (No copy or extraction)
               normally this folder would then, quite sadly, be deleted by the DriverPacks Finisher. Rats...
               add  DPsRootDel  = "false" to the DPsFnshr.ini and no longer do you have to say... Rats...

I added DeTards's feature request to process the QSC without Slip-streaming as a by product of the above request...
     I am actually 'cheating a little' on this one
     Use the S.A.D. platform and choose M1
       (CAUTION - base deletes target folder if it exists - Use a dummy folder if needed

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I added Helmi's Feature Request for the Nvidia control panel feature
     [REQ] Option to select between Old, New or Both for the NV CP design
     Base writes the registry file entries to a file called nvidia.ins
     base will set the correct settings in that file based on the users GUI selection
     the required DriverPack Graphics A INI entry is being added and exists in the current nightlies
     the DriverPacks Finisher will run regedit /s %systemdrive%\nvidia.ins When an appropriate nvidia device is detected
     This feature works in a similar manner as the ATI CCC or CCP function you are all familiar with
     the primary difference is this just creates some registry entries instead of calling an installer.

I added JSe's feature request for folder searching in presetup.cmd 
    [REQ] PreSetup.cmd - add on success/exit to drive letter search loop
   

I added yiuc1's feature request for a date stamp for the LOG file 
     ChiefZeke also gave excellent input on this Feature Request
     [REQ]  Backup of log files
     Added a dated log in a sub-folder
      IE \[DPs_folder]\LogFiles\DPs_BASE_08-09-02_01-48.log 
     The log file now also contains the DPs_BASE.ini settings that were used
     We also create the  \[DPs_folder]\DPs_BASE.log too because legacy support is required, dolivas reporting
     Neat feature...

I added Copy the current DPs_BASE.ini settings to end of the DPs_BASE.log

I fixed reported bug with language files on overview page - helmi reporting

I added start /wait /separate /realtime call to un7zip to the presetup and S.A.D. disk calls
And maxximum asked his friend STK, (who coded the current version of un7zip that we use), to optimize it for speed.
STK did optimize his code and un7zip is Much faster now! Kudos Guys!
     The combination of these two together, Well... It's faster

I fixed a quirk where the Version checker offers older based versions as "upgrades" to newer beta versions - mr_smartepants reporting

I updated alignments in the GUI and increased the description box's size
I updated master language file to include new, old and both for use in base translations
  Created a translation for BartPE since it is necessary for the hot key function. (good eye Helmi)
  Wrote a description for the DriverPack Graphics A options page

I added Nvidia and ATI control panel settings to OverView page

I Updated Hot Key functions 

I corrected spelling error for DriverPacks Finisher - mr_smartepants reporting
forfilled -> fulfilled

I created a Workaround for a bug mr_smartepants found in the MS dpinst.exe tool
     DPInst.exe fails when it is run from the root folder of a drive.
       It appends an extra \ after the search-path if it is run from a root folder, 
     IE c:\\D\,  and then 'minisetup' (DPInst) fails to install any drivers.
     dp_install_tool.cmd and DriverPacks BASE code were both updated to compensate for the path issue with dpinst.

I added command line parameters to DP_Install_Tool.cmd...
    you may choose ONE of the three following choices...
      V=Verbose not case sensitive and list a few extra items that normally output to null
      Q=Quiet not case sensitive and skips the beeps and pause at the end (skip the attended output stuff)
      "Your_Path\Filename.here"=Log to "Filename.here"

         IE  "Your_Path\DP_Install_Tool.cmd" "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\DP_Install_Tool.log"
         OR  "Your_Path\DP_Install_Tool.cmd" Q

I added language updates that were submitted by:
English       Jeff Herre ~ OverFlow
German       Helmi
french       Maxximum
Italian        jinkazama
Portuguese  Sandrion
Spanish       ricktendo64

Main testers (in alphabetical order) reporting on base 809 alpha:
BigBrit, dolivas, Echo_Platoon, Helmi, mr_smartepants, and Sm0k3r

My Special thanks and great appreciation to our translators and testing team for making this RC possible!
I can't say enough nice things about the DriverPacks team here...
'We' make DriverPacks possible only through working together towards a common goal.
Each of you is the most important member of the Team...

    - Report any good or poor results please ! ( it's always nice to read... 'no problems found' )
    - Reporters are members of the team too...

HERE YOU GO --->> http://dev.driverpacks.thesneaky.com/dr … 809rc1.exe

Main Packs - progress and release notes:

Mid summer is always a rough time at DriverPacks because Intel releases their new chipsets and drivers. There is always a few months of turmoil that result for us. Please know that we're working feverishly to release updates to the major DriverPacks (DriverPack Sound A, DriverPack Graphics A, LAN, ect...). Our primary goal has always been to support all hardware, and our secondary goal is providing the most stable drivers available. You may already be aware that newer drivers sometimes have bugs . I would like to quote Orson Welles, from the old Paul Masson Commercial,  "We will release no driver before it's time!"      LOL...

The team has several of the main packs in the final stages of testing and it will be very soon. (are we there yet?)

last and most important, my thanks and respect to Wim Leers for bringing all of us DriverPacks.net.
It is our intention to continue successfully down the path he blazed.   
When the people around you make you want to be better than you were yesterday, then you're in the right group 
thanks

- Jeff

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