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    [Tool] FFaM v1.0.2.11

    in WPI, nLite and RVM Addons

    Posted · Edited by Jonnyboy

    @Jonnyboy

    Hi

    I am using your addon since ever and I find it very useful. But using the las two versions I stumbled upon a few problems.

    First, a question or two.

    What is with this function "Addon Installation Paths" "Click to enter the Addon's Destination folder of your choice, or you can create a new folder.". I don't want to enter a new folder for the addons, I want to use the default path. What is the default path? c:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox or the profile path C:\Documents and Settings\Andrei\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\random_name.default By default, in your tool is entered C:\Program Files\Firefox. If that is set,will FF install there instead of c:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\ ?!?!

    I just reinstalled XP today and ran FF silent built with your addon maker and it failed to install fully. I had to install the original Firefox Setup 3.6 Beta 1 over the first installation so I could open FF. Bad thing is that all my addons were gone. Good thing is that all the bookmarks were there. That was a life saver.:)

    Do you know what did I do wrong?

    I am attaching the settings.rar to see for yourself. One thing that has come up my mind is that problems could have arisen due to the fact that I didn't use the FF 3.6 beta 1 from the link inside the addon maker, but FF 3.6 bet 1 build 3 from Mozilla's ftp. It is very unlikely as I did that before and never had issues.

    I am eagerly waiting for your reply

    Thank you

    Kukubau

    First, thanks.

    Firefox Addon Maker is an 'addon maker', so the script needs to know the path to where the addon\installer should install to. Firefox does not have 'addons', it has plugins and extensions. So, Addon Installation Path, is not referring to them. As, I wrote this script for me and I install to %programfiles%\Firefox, that is how that field is populated.

    The current posteed version has a bug that is evident when installing extensions as 'global' and this can cause some problems.

    This has been, for some time, an inf installer. Even the silent installer is just a modified inf installation. With every new beta, i have to make several changes. This could be causing your problem.

    Going forward, I have removed the inf installer and the silent installer uses the firefox installer. Mozilla has made changes to their installer making it possible to install it anyway you like, silently.

    I should have the next one ready soon.

    [Tool] FFaM v1.0.2.11

    in WPI, nLite and RVM Addons

    Posted · Edited by Jonnyboy

    I have nearly completed the update. I need some information from anyone that does not have english as their Windows language. When you right click on a exe or file, on the context menu, there is a choice to pin to taskbar. I need to what what the exact string is to pin to the taskbar. On english systems it is "Pin to Taskbar". Note, the string must be exact or it will not work.

    The sooner that you can get this to me, the sooner I can incorporate it into the script.

    Windows 7 has given me trouble in copying files, reading reg strings, creating shortcuts. I finally have it all worked out. The new version works in all versions of windows (xp and up) and the installer package will install in any version of windows (xp and up) 32-bit or 64-bit, silently. The script will only need to be run as admin if you have your folders\files hidden as the script needs to see hidden folders to copy from the profile and the script can change the reg setting to view hidden files.

    The install package does not need UAC to be disabled or to be run as admin. You will, of have to respond to the nag screen.

    I still have a few things to cleanup, but I should have it ready in a few days. Sorry, I only have a couple of hours a day to work on this.

    ***EDIT***

    Does this path remain the same?

    "Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar"

    [Tool] FFaM v1.0.2.11

    in WPI, nLite and RVM Addons

    Posted

    Hi there, I am using your tool for the first time and something is very confusing:

    in the GUI, I can select what I want. Thats OK.

    But in the upper left part it says "No Additional Software"

    By this you mean everything I select in this part will NOT be included. Is that correct? Why is it like this? Why not check everything by default and simply call it "Additional Software".

    The reason I am asking, I automatically got the Dutch (NL) translated GUI and I first thought the translation was incorrect because in the whole thing you must select what you DO want to have and suddenly in one part it was the other way around..

    Glad to see ya. Hope it works for you.

    In the "Plugins" section, it is divided into 2 sections. The first is plugins that operate solely by itself, "No Additional Software" Required. The second section needs you to install the software for the plugin to work, "Additional Software Required". It is this way because of space limitations. The tooltips you can see when you click the "?" tell you exactly what is needed for each plugin to work.

    [Tool] FFaM v1.0.2.11

    in WPI, nLite and RVM Addons

    Posted · Edited by Jonnyboy

    There is a problem with addons.

    After install Fx generated, the addons cannot to be updates or removeds.

    I tried with blazing firefox 3.5.2.

    I created personalization in windows server2008 x64. And tried using in Win7 x64.

    what the problem?

    The reason is probably because the reg entries that I include are for x86 sAs a guess, I would say that it is because this tool does not officially support x64 systems. The reason that I have not added support is that x64 system default path for %ProgramFiles% is "C:\Program Files" and not "C:\Program Files (x86)". That being said, the paths in the reg entries used are probably pointing to the wrong path. But, I would need the log files to be certain.

    I do plan on adding support for x64 systems in my next major release.

    [Tool] FFaM v1.0.2.11

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    Posted

    Update Posted

    v0.608 - 09-12-09

    -fixed issues with incorrect links and filenames

    -removed editing of 2.0.0.x addons

    -updated Flash plugin to v.10.0.32.18

    -updated Shockwave plugin to v.11.5.1.601

    -updated Quicktime plugin to v.7.64.17.73

    -updated RealPlayer plugin to v.6.0.12.448

    -updated Quicktime Alternative to v.2.9.2

    -updated RealPlayer Alternative to v.2.0.0

    Sorry for the delay. I have not had time to fully test. If there are problems, I am sure that you will let me know. I will try to fix ASAP.

    Thanks

    [Tool] FFaM v1.0.2.11

    in WPI, nLite and RVM Addons

    Posted · Edited by Jonnyboy

    Well, I have bad news. At about 8 this morning, the file that I have been working on for the past 5-6 days, became corrupted (when I moved my usb drive from one computer to another). The file is a total loss. I have backups, but they are 6 days old. I may have a newer backup at home, I will check it later.

    I have been trying many pieces of software to recover a previous version. so far, no luck. If anyone could suggest an app that can restore/recover a previous version of a text file, I would greatly appreciate it. I have not found anything that can do it, yet.

    Thanks

    ~Jonnyboy

    ***EDIT***

    Oh well, I have a backup that is only 2 days old. Live and learn and start again.

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