XPtsp GUI v3.0.0.26 - February 27, 2012

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#621 dougiefresh

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Posted 31 October 2011 - 12:00 AM

What's Changed in v3.0.0.20:
- Source refreshed with v3.0.0.18 to remove DRIVER.CAB problems.
- TASKMGR.EXE hex-patching re-enabled and working correctly.
- COMCTL32.DLL hex-patching modified to correctly patch the SYSTEM32 file.
- Removed PEChecksum.exe for smaller SFX size.
- Re-enabled CABLITE.DLL's PE Checksum corrector.
- Changed code so that usernames, like those with ampersands, won't cause problems.
- Altered default state of "Use Pro style" to be unchecked for XP MCE.
- Changed OS detection for Integrations to show Home or Pro and if MCE components available.
Live Install Changes:
- Altered code responsible forcing XP Pro theme to be used to remove both Home folders.
- Altered code to use MCE visual style to be used when installing on MCE.
- Modified kernel should now be enabled in BOOT.INI.
- Added the "Create System Restore" option as it makes sense for Live Installs.
Integration Changes:
- Added code to comment out Royale references in MEDCTROC.INF when setting visual style.
- Modified code to remove temporary cab folder after building each CAB.
- Removed the "Create System Restore" option as it doesn't make sense for Integrations.
- Changed default volume labels for Media Center discs to use original CD volume labels.

NOTE: The change to the OS detection is a result of the fact that I found out that Media Center components can be integrated into a Home Edition source (Source). Media Center Editions will now show up as "Home Edition" with Media Center components available, despite several differences between an actual original Home Edition and original Media Center installation (such as WMP10).

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#622 Mr_Smartepants

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Posted 31 October 2011 - 06:31 AM

Downloading now. Thanks!
I noticed that the MD5 checksums on your xptsp site for both the green theme and original extras match the older ones and not the new ones I downloaded yesterday.
These are the ones I downloaded yesterday that worked:

File: Original.extra
CRC-32: 79b995bc
MD4: dcef560a7f4e696fe021a8d39f00e3d7
MD5: e3f501c0b9ad895949906fbd13f4ebc8
SHA-1: 2730d65ecd6d77e03c130f552bf1007343691c0e

File: Green.xptsp
CRC-32: 7a3c6cb6
MD4: a78e658a6be27c6677989c36092564e6
MD5: 1aa6ce5b4373b70a8c339e1e0e550fe4
SHA-1: d559d4195212c34f4efc75b67538ff5400f19467

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#623 dougiefresh

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Posted 31 October 2011 - 09:19 AM

Issue on the XPtsp.com server has been fixed. Thank you for reminding me about this issue! It's definitely something I will be fixing when I rewrite the website.

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Posted 01 November 2011 - 12:06 AM

The GUI app now flags the freshly downloaded green theme and original extras as "out of date". I'm sure that's because your version checker hasn't propagated out this far yet.

I think that bug actually has something to do more with the server than with the GUI, as it gets it's information from the webserver. When I rewrite the site, that particular bug should be eliminated up once and for all....

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#625 dougiefresh

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Posted 02 November 2011 - 11:44 PM

I just noticed a BIG issue with the GUI for Media Center installs.... Evidentally, seperating the MCE detection from whether the base install is Home or Pro stops the GUI from moving the correct files for MCE into place prior to file patching/replacement..... I'm uploading a new version that will resolve this issue....

What's Changed in v3.0.0.21:
- Resolved MCE issue with files not moved prior to Live Install/Integration (see below)

Edited by dougiefresh, 03 November 2011 - 09:16 AM.
11/2 - Added Changelog.... 11/3 - Corrected version number in changelog statement

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#626 Mr_Smartepants

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Posted 03 November 2011 - 06:22 AM

I'm rebuilding all my XP sources. I'll be ready to test this tomorrow evening. Nice find!

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Posted 03 November 2011 - 08:08 PM

I just tested GUI 3.0.0.21 on a Pro OEM build and the boot screen shows as MCE.
Testing Home now...

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#628 dougiefresh

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Posted 11 November 2011 - 01:24 AM

I just tested GUI 3.0.0.21 on a Pro OEM build and the boot screen shows as MCE.

~~Cool!~~ Blegh.... I'll investigate some more....

Testing Home now...

Wow.... must be a long test.... :g:

UPDATE: The MCE detection code was, for some reason, returning an incorrect status of MCE components. Rewriting the code took care of that issue..... Will post 3.0.0.22 probably tomorrow (or Saturday) after some testing....

Edited by dougiefresh, 11 November 2011 - 01:39 AM.
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#629 Mr_Smartepants

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Posted 11 November 2011 - 12:28 PM

Thanks. Sorry, I've been swamped with work.

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#630 dolivas

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Posted 12 November 2011 - 10:24 PM

dougiefresh any news on the update? ready to test as soon as you release it.

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#631 Mr_Smartepants

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Posted 13 November 2011 - 08:35 AM

Testing v3.0.0.21 on XP Home exhibits the same MCE detection bug you're fixing in 3.0.0.22.
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#632 dolivas

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Posted 16 November 2011 - 12:30 AM

Well any news on a update to fix this problem?

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#633 dougiefresh

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 11:53 PM

What's Changed in v3.0.0.22:
- Fixed issue with MCE detection on both Home and Professional Integrations.
- Added MCE detection line to the Live Install's program install path page.
- Removed bootscreen patching and visual style replacement while using Icon-Only packs.

This update solves the issue with Media Center resources incorrectly replaces the Home and/or Professional Edition resources. Unfortunately, my work schedule has been severely messed up, which prevented me from testing and releasing this version. So I apologize for the delay.

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#634 Mr_Smartepants

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Posted 25 November 2011 - 07:29 AM

Thanks! I'll test ASAP.
Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving.

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#635 Mr_Smartepants

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Posted 25 November 2011 - 08:40 PM

Selecting "Use Professional visual theme" on either Home or MCE sources does nothing. Both Home and MCE will use their own respective XPtsp themes regardless if that option is checked or not.

Bug is fixed in v3.0.0.22!

The applications tab of the task manager is missing the display window. The other tabs are fine. This is with any version of XP (Home, Pro, MCE).

Bug is fixed in v3.0.0.22!

Also, the non-english resource patching is listed twice. See below.

Bug is fixed in v3.0.0.22!

Testing v3.0.0.21 on XP Home exhibits the same MCE detection bug you're fixing in 3.0.0.22.

Bug is fixed in v3.0.0.22!

All the above bugs are fixed in v3.0.0.22!

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#636 Mr_Smartepants

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Posted 25 November 2011 - 08:46 PM

Also fixed are the "Use Pro theme in Home/MCE" bug.

I do have two bugs I'm not sure if you're aware of. One is old.
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In XP Home, the system properties "Remote" tab picture is blank. Pro/MCE don't have this bug. I think this was an old bug back with the batch file too. I can't remember.

Also, pressing ctrl-alt-del does not bring up the CAD2009 app even though it was selected for integration. Probably because it's not installed at all.
XPtsp log:

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#637 dougiefresh

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Posted 27 November 2011 - 02:34 PM

Thanks for the feedback about the bugs being fixed! It's most appreciated!!

I can confirm the issue with XP Home and the Remote tab using Green theme. I have fixed the Remote tab by adding the bitmap and necessary line to enable the bitmap to REMOTEPG.DLL. It shows up now. ~~I'm currently searching for the dialog responsible for the Automatic Updates tab in order to fix it, because the System CPL applet doesn't quite look right yet.~~ (*Haven't uploaded it yet!)

Once I fix that issue, I'll look into the programs not integrating issue...

Ummmm.... I'm working on rewriting the XPtsp.com website. It's taking me a while because I'm having to rewrite internal functions and integrate the website into the phpBB forum software.... Hopefully all the problems caused by the website will be fixed soon!

EDIT: I've made some corrections to ~~SHELL32.DLL~~, XPSP2RES.DLL, SYSDM.CPL and REMOTEPG.DLL in order to get the System control panel applet to look correct. (aka: elements to line up correctly, etc)

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#638 dougiefresh

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Posted 27 November 2011 - 10:52 PM

Here is the results of my tinkering with those files:
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I realize that the Automatic Updates tab isn't quite right, but I don't understand what is being done wrong cause it looks like it should be right in Reshacker.... BTW, the Automatic Updates bug was present b4 i started on this today....

Is there anything else I need to fix before uploading the new theme package?