Legolash2o

As part of my final year project (if approved). I will be focusing a lot on threading. Currently Win Tookit uses background workers with apparently are bad for performance.
 
I've been experimenting and here are some results compare the current method used by Win Toolkit and a new method.
 
Parallel will also use more CPU cores and I will let you choose in Options how many you want to use. By default it would be ProcressorCount - 1, so if you have a quad core with hyperthreading (8), it will use 7 by default.
 
Test 1: The test was to get the MD5 values for 1300+ MSU files.
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Not Updating GUI:-
Current: 19270ms (19 seconds)
New: 5499ms (5.4 seconds)
350% speed increase!
 
When updating the GUI:-
Current: 38417ms (38.4 seconds)New: 9576ms (9.5 seconds)
401% speed increase! 
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Test 2: The test was to get the MD5 values for 55652 files.
 
Not Updating GUI:-
Current: 466165ms (466 seconds / 7.7 minutes)
New: 4943ms (4.9 seconds / 0.082 minutes)
 
9430% speed increase!
 
When updating the GUI:- 
Current: 500754ms (501 seconds / 8.34 minutes) (testing....)New: 13334ms (13.3 seconds / 0.22 minutes)
 
3755% speed increase!
 
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The results so far look very promising!
 
Imagine integrating EVERY gadget, EVERY wallpaper, EVERY custom files, EVERYTHING except Updates + Drivers being integrated at the same time as everything else.
 
I'm still continuing my research...

Hey guys. The paperwork has been handed in so i will be programming for a while, starting today. Whoop whoop!

As part of my final year project (if approved). I will be focusing a lot on threading. Currently Win Tookit uses background workers with apparently are bad for performance.
 
I've been experimenting and here are some results compare the current method used by Win Toolkit and a new method.
 
Parallel will also use more CPU cores and I will let you choose in Options how many you want to use. By default it would be ProcressorCount - 1, so if you have a quad core with hyperthreading (8), it will use 7 by default.
 
Test 1: The test was to get the MD5 values for 1300+ MSU files.
--------------------------------------------
Not Updating GUI:-
Current: 19270ms (19 seconds)
New: 5499ms (5.4 seconds)
350% speed increase!
 
When updating the GUI:-
Current: 38417ms (38.4 seconds)New: 9576ms (9.5 seconds)
401% speed increase! 
--------------------------------------------
Test 2: The test was to get the MD5 values for 55652 files.
 
Not Updating GUI:-
Current: 466165ms (466 seconds / 7.7 minutes)
New: 4943ms (4.9 seconds / 0.082 minutes)
 
9430% speed increase!
 
When updating the GUI:- 
Current: 500754ms (501 seconds / 8.34 minutes) (testing....)New: 13334ms (13.3 seconds / 0.22 minutes)
 
3755% speed increase!
 
-----------------------------------------------------------
The results so far look very promising!
 
Imagine integrating EVERY gadget, EVERY wallpaper, EVERY custom files, EVERYTHING except Updates + Drivers being integrated at the same time as everything else.
 
I'm still continuing my research...

Hey guys. The paperwork has been handed in so i will be programming for a while, starting today. Whoop whoop!

The Language Pack Converter tool converts your langauge packs from the .EXE form to the .CAB form so you can use them to integrate into your Windows image, using either the All-In-One Tool or another program from a different developer.

Step 1: Add the Langauge Pack(s)
Click the Add button, browse for your language packs.exe
Step 2: Starting the process
Press the Start button and select the folder you want the .cab to go
Step 3: Wait
Items that go Green mean they have converted successfully, that's pretty much it.

This tool lets you edit the registry of a selected image and i only recommend this tool for advanced users who have experience with the registry, so on that note...
WARNING: This tool is for ADVANCED users only!

As usual when working with images you will be asked to select the image you wish to work with, above i used a previously mounted image. Once you have selected the image you wish to work with then go ahead and click next.
NOTE: If you can't see any images in the list then click 'Browse' first and select your install.wim

Load Hive
Once done, you should see a screen like above. Select the registry items you wish to edit and click Load Hives and the regedit window should open.
Importing
You can click Import which will convert a registry file (*.reg) and Win Toolkit will automatically convert and import it for you.
Unload Hive
You can use this to unmount that registry hive when you no longer needed it, note though that it will do it automatically for you anyway when you try and close the tool.
Once done, close the tool and you should get a prompt asking you to save or discard the changes to the image. The rebuild option seems pointless if this is the only thing you have done to the image.
Accessing the registry
Open the registry as usual (WinKey + R > "regedit") and you should see something like the picture below:

OMG!!   I didnt know that this much coding is required for this program!!!!!!! Thank you so much so much Liam for your efforts and giving them for free   :worthy:  :worthy:

It's in options.
 
@Everyone
Expect a new release tomorrow

SWM Merger is the tool where you can merge smaller *.swm files into a larger editable install.wim.

Step 1: Select the main SWM
Click the first browse button and select the *.swm file you wish to merge
Step 2: Select your 'Output' file
Select the location where you want your new install.wim to go.
Step 3: Press start
Press start and wait for it to finish

For v1.5.3.7 when released. You can double click an update item to view any information.
 

 

 

v2.0.0.24 released
 
64bit mode The program should work in 64bit mode when ran on an 64 bit OS.
Update Installer completed Driver Installer completed Removed 'Test Area' on main screen.  
 
Too many changes in en-US.xaml to list (can't remember them).

Just though I'd let you know that the exclusive downloads will not be working. I am currently uploading new ones

If you mean the icons, then if you put your mouse over the item. It should say it in the tooltip.

The latest version can be downloaded from here: http://testing.wintoolkit.co.uk
 
The tool itself is not finished yet.
 
 
Tools worked on so far and their completion:
Main Menu: 100% EXE to MSP Converter: 100% Language Pack Converter: 100% MSU to CAB Converter: 100% USB Boot Preparation: 98% ISO Maker: 98% WIM Manager: 30%

For some reason your DVD folder will be set to read-only. Right click on the folder and untick read-only.

The latest version can be downloaded from here: http://testing.wintoolkit.co.uk
 
The tool itself is not finished yet.
 
 
Tools worked on so far and their completion:
Main Menu: 100% EXE to MSP Converter: 100% Language Pack Converter: 100% MSU to CAB Converter: 100% USB Boot Preparation: 98% ISO Maker: 98% WIM Manager: 30%

v2.0.0.24 released
 
64bit mode The program should work in 64bit mode when ran on an 64 bit OS.
Update Installer completed Driver Installer completed Removed 'Test Area' on main screen.  
 
Too many changes in en-US.xaml to list (can't remember them).

I've pretty much finished Update Installer and Driver Installer. Expect a new public release soon.
 
I just need to polish some things off and add some automated testing.

Hey guys, I'm currently adding a screen to show the silent install switch/syntax for common programs. If you have any programs which you know the silent install for can you please let me know.
 
So far:
 
.NET Framework 4.5: /passive /norestart7zip: -y /q /r:nAdobeAIR: -silent -eulaAccepted -desktopShortcutAdobe Reader: /sPB /rsAlcohol 120%: /qnAvast Anti-Virus (free): /silentAVIsynth: /SAVStoDVD: /SBurn Aware: /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SPCcleaner: /SCDBurnerXP: /NOCANDY /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-ClassicShell: /qnCyberfox: /Silent /TASKS="desktopicon,Install_Start_Menu_Icons"Driver Easy: /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-ESET Smart Security: /qb /norestartFirefox: /S /NCRCFlash Player: -installGoogle Chrome: --system-levelGoogle Chrome (Standalone): /silent /installHashTab: /SIconPackager: /sImgburn: /NOCANDY /SJava Runtime Environment: /s /v/qnJournal Viewer: /qnIrfanView: /silent /desktop=1 /thumbs=1 /group=1 /allusers=1 /assoc=1IrfanView-Plugin: /silentKazaa Codec Pack: /silentLAVFilters:  /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Malwarebytes: /silentMedia Player Classic - BE:  /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Microsoft Office: /config %APP%\MyConfigPath.xmlMicrosoft Security Essentials: /sNotepad++: /SnVidia Graphic Drivers: -s -nPaintDotNET EXE: /createMsi CHECKFORBETAS=0 CHECKFORUPDATES=0 DESKTOPSHORTCUT=1 JPGPNGBMPEDITOR=0 PDNUPDATING=0 TGAEDITOR=0PaintDotNET MSI: /passive /norestartPartition Wizard Home Edition:  /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Perfect Disk: /qnPiriform Defraggler:  /SOpen Office: /qn /norestartRealPlayer: /s /v/qnRealtek-HD-Audio: /sRecuva:  /SRevo Uninstaller: /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SPShockwave: /SSilverlight: /q /doNotRequireDRMPrompt /ignorewarningsSkypeSetup: /VERYSILENT /nogoogle /noie /nolaunchSoftPerfect-RamDisk:  /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Speccy:  /S SpywareBlaster: /verysilentSumatraPDF:  /s /register /opt plugin, pdffilter, pdfpreviewerTeamViewer: /MSI /STeraCopy: /silentThunderbird: /S /NCRCTuneUp Utilities: /qVLC Media Player: /SUnCleaner: /NOWINDOWWindows 8 Manager: /qWinISO: /VERYSILENT /SP-WinRAR: /SXMediaRecode:  /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

In case you didn't know, I've been drafting up my proposal to finally work on a new Wintoolkit v2 as my final year project at university. It will be EPIC. I've received feedback and made changes to my proposal, just awaiting for further feedback. Once that is done, I will submit it
 
I will keep you guys up-do-date in this thread as soon as I hear anything. Basically it will be starting WinToolkit from scratch. Here are a few things you should expect.
 
 ·         Make more use of mutli-tasking
All-In-One Integrator will integrate wallpapers, gadgets and others at the same time as other tasks, saving even more time. Run other tools whilst integration is in progress. Converting files, downloading and so fourth. Click here for multi-threading experiment results.
 
·         Run speed profile tests to see if code can be made more efficient.
 
I want Win Toolkit v2 to be very very efficient and run as fast a possible. This includes running automated tests which tell me the slow areas of my code and then I basically plan how I can make it fast. Every millisecond will count! This WILL improve ALL-In-One Integrator dramatically!!!!!!!!
 
·         Conduct extensive testing to ensure final software meets requirements.
 
I will have to do testing reports and documentation, hopefully you guys can help too.
 
·         Design and implement automated testing.
 
I will use the tools available in Visual Studio to design automated testing. This will ensure that if i make a change it wont screw up anything that worked previously. Each method will have multiple automated tests.
 
·         Automated online databases
The only database using SQL will keep automatically keep track of what of updates are LDR or GDR saving previous extracting time. Keep tracking of what updates can and can't be integrated. Allow me to add notes to updates so if an issue appears with an update I can make it show notes without havign to download a new version. The above three implementations will be amazing. You would not have update WinToolkit to solve integration issues, it will all be done without lifting a finger by anyone! It also includes other benefits.
Keep tracking of Win Toolkit updates. Track errors and bugs.  
·         Automatic Updating
 
Win Toolkit will update itself automatically (can be turned off) and will hopefully download only parts of the file which has changed saving your bandwidth. You will also have the option to download beta updates.
 
 ·         Consistent and predictable release cycle.
 
Test Builds: Pretty much every night.Beta Builds: Every Saturday night.Main Builds: First Saturday of the month.  WinToolkit v1Wanted to know what Win Toolkit looks like in its physical form? I decided to print out all the code and will be painfully going through it all to look for areas of improvement! 
 

Test build 1.5.3.1 has been released:
 
*1.5.3.01^FIX: Fixed right-click save in Component Remover when no items*1.5.3.01^FIX: Fixed potential error adding update on AIO Integrator*1.5.3.01^FIX: Hopefully fixed setting date error in Alphawaves Downloader

A preset name? Is this what you mean?
 
Picture included.
 
 

This tool lets you create addons for Windows 7 Toolkit, this tool has a lot of potential, more than people realize! Used correctly, this tool can have your progams pre-installed after Windows installation.
This tool is the most complex, but you becomes very easy to use ones you get your head around it but this is not for the faint hearted. So good luck!
Note: I will only be covering the basics!
Info

This is one of the easier screens and is pretty self explanatory and i'm pretty sure you can figure this out.
Files

This will copy file to the mounted wim image when someone adds this addon. So go ahead and click 'Add Files' at the bottom.
1. Click the folder button and browse to the file you wish to copy.
2. Select the destination, you can choose to a pre-defined area and then add '\\filenameyouwant.exe'
You can also type it in manually like 'C:\Windows\System32\RunOnce.exe' but you would not type the beginning 'C:\' so it would be 'Windows\System32\RunOnce.exe'
Folder

Same as above, select the folder you wish to have installed and then select where you want the folder to go.

Add any *.reg files you wish to have installed or required for your addons, some users use a program like InstallWatch which tells you what registry/file changes where made to your computer during an installation. You then export the registry changes and import them here.
Delete Files

Type in the location of the file you need deleting for example 'Windows\System32\Example.exe'
Shortcuts

This is where you can create shortcuts for the program you made. You can just copy and paste a pre-existing shortcut from an installation in the 'File' tab and tell it where it needs to go i.e. Desktop.
You don't need to use 'Icon' if the exe you pointed too already has one. Also 'Arguments' is mostly left blank as you don't need anything like /s /q /quiet, etc..
Commands

This is for commands which you want to run after Windows has been installed.
It doesn't seem like it has alot of potential but trust me it does! Used correctly, you can do anything with this tool.
As mentioned above you can use InstallWatch to record what an installation does, so that you can use that information to make an addon which then has that program pre-installed when you have Windows installed.
Any questions about this tool (not bugs) just post in here and i will try to reply.

I use 'Windows Hotfix Downloader'

Here (163 updates), 1.5.2.14:
 
with cache: 7 sec
without cache: 29 sec
 
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