AutoPatcher December Update Wishlist

[Toxikk Veteran]

why would hyperthreading have any effect

every 875 chipset has ht enabled

and there are thousands

no reports of problems

its enabled during ms updates

toxikk

do you normally disable ht during ms updates

very strange

maybe a raid problem

i didnt use windows update or anything, i used apxp. i just got my new chip and board this past weekend so this was the first attempt i had made at getting my os up to speed.

i dont use raid btw... just ide.

[FlishFun Veteran]

hehe thats what [my] job:ps :p

Huh? :blin:wacko:cko: lol

makin the site.. ya know when we talked :whistle:tle:

Oh yeah.... right... uh-hu:unsure:ure:

/me backs away slowl:ermm:rmm:

@Toxikk - Don't worry... I'm pretty sure it was HT that did it. I think that WU may have done it too (since it's installing the same updates) though I don't know for sure.

[IanD]

hehe thats what [my] job:ps :p

Huh? :blin:wacko:cko: lol

makin the site.. ya know when we talked :whistle:tle:

Oh yeah.... right... uh-hu:unsure:ure:

/me backs away slowl:ermm:rmm:

@Toxikk - Don't worry... I'm pretty sure it was HT that did it. I think that WU may have done it too (since it's installing the same updates) though I don't know for sure. [/quo:(] :( .

about the HT.. i dont know, i have an HT: EE and i havent had any probl:|s:)| :)

[amdmstf]

Good Work

[cpugeniusmv]

a couple registry tweaks....

aviunlock

whenever you click an AVI in windows explorer, it generates a thumbnail...and if you open it while it is generating the thumbnail, or you move it...or some other odd circumstances...

windows locks the file. this reg tweak fixes it.

aviunlock.reg

[cpugeniusmv]

Compress files...

in disk cleanup, you may be familiar with "Compress files"

it takes forever to work, and i never use it...so this reg file disables it.

volumecaches.reg

[FlishFun Veteran]

[quote name='Xeon?' date='Nov 19 2003, 18:58:(:( .

about the HT.. i dont know, i have an HT: EE and i havent had any problem:|::):)

:o:o I'm sorry! I just remembered you had asked me to help with the site! I'm sorry!:(:( As far as the HT, it doesn't happen in all cases, it's rare. Just sometimes it happens, and only on machines with HT enabled.

@cpugeniusmv - Good ideas on the regtweaks!(Y)Y) Thanks!:D:D

[IanD]

[quote name='Xeon?' date='Nov 19 2003, 18:58:(:( .

about the HT.. i dont know, i have an HT: EE and i havent had any problem:|::):)

@cpugeniusmv - Good ideas on the regtweaks!(Y)Y) Thanks!:D:D no probs mat;);)

[FlishFun Veteran]

no probs mat;);)

Cool man! Thanks!(Y)Y)

[new_duxie]

Hi everyone, i'm new to posting so excuse any ignorance portrayed by me in the next couple of weeks,

I've been using Autopatcher at the computer shop i work to update computers before we sell them, its saving my company tonnes in download costs (we pay by the meg in new zealand :( )

say i'd like to say thanks to the auotpatcher team.

a couple of things that i think would be great additions are:

MBSA 1.1 (Microsoft Baseline Security Advisor)

MS Bootvis (what ever the latest one is)

Windows 2003 resource kits, invaluable addition to any windows xp system (don't leave home without it)

reg tweak to remove "links" from mysterously reappearing in the IE favorites everytime its deleted.

MS Tweakomatic (or even just the readme)

MS Scriptomatic (not quite as funny but very useful)

Windows winter fun packs (last years and 2003)

MS TweakMP (media player powertoy from MS)

and most importantly the "real" bliss wallpaper from MS

( http://www.microsoft.com/nz/windowsxp/pro/...s_download.mspx )

thanks again for autopatcher, looking forward to the next development.

[FlishFun Veteran]

Hi everyone, i'm new to posting so excuse any ignorance portrayed by me in the next couple of weeks,

I've been using Autopatcher at the computer shop i work to update computers before we sell them, its saving my company tonnes in download costs (we pay by the meg in new zealand  :(    )

say i'd like to say thanks to the auotpatcher team.

a couple of things that i think would be great additions are:

MBSA 1.1 (Microsoft Baseline Security Advisor)

MS Bootvis (what ever the latest one is)

Windows 2003 resource kits, invaluable addition to any windows xp system (don't leave home without it)

reg tweak to remove "links" from mysterously reappearing in the IE favorites everytime its deleted.

MS Tweakomatic (or even just the readme)

MS Scriptomatic (not quite as funny but very useful)

Windows winter fun packs (last years and 2003)

MS TweakMP (media player powertoy from MS)

and most importantly the "real" bliss wallpaper from MS

( http://www.microsoft.com/nz/windowsxp/pro/...s_download.mspx )

thanks again for autopatcher, looking forward to the next development.

First off, let me welcome you to Neowin. Hope you enjoy your stay here! :)

Now then, on to your post. I'm glad the program is helpin' you out in costs! That makes me very glad to hear! :D As far as your suggestions go... I think all of them are pretty good.

As far as "Windows 2003 resource kits, invaluable addition to any windows xp system (don't leave home without it)". What specifically were you refering to?

The only one I'll say outright no to, is the Windows winter fun packs. But don't worry, I'll have that in the Bonus pack that will be released in Dec as well. :)

So, please continue giving suggestions... it really helps out! (Y)

By the way, I'd never seen that wallpaper before... that's nifty! :woot:

[SentientPC]

There is a pretty slick freeware app that might be worth considering at http://www.windowsstartup.com/, with similar functionality to the app in junkyinny's post. It was recently updated.

Windows Startup Inspector is a Windows? platform software that helps Windows? user to manage Windows? startup applications. On www.windowsstartup.com, there are more than 3,400 known programs in the database. Windows Startup Inspector can thus provide a consultative information on the programs that are running at your Windows startup process. Whether a program is necessary to the system, or is the program a spyware.

• Scans all programs that are in the Windows Startup Folder, Registry and provide you with a background information of the program.
  
• Remove harmful programs like spyware, virus, dialers, make your system healthier.
  
• Remove unnecessary programs like reminders, monitors, improve your systems performance.
  

Windows Startup Inspector is Freeware. If you are satisfied by this little program you can alwasy make appreciation through PayPal.

startup control panel and startup control monitor..

mainly becuase after i install windows xp, service pak1 and now the autopatc:)rxp :) i am quick to install the startup control monitor and startup control panel from

http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml and http://www.mlin.net/StartupMonitor.shtml

especially on other peoples machines, where they have everyprogram in the world open and take 45 minutes to bootup. and 100's of icons next to the systray.. and then they wonder why their athlon 3200xp with 1 gig of ram , still slow as:)rap :)

please include :)ese :)

[SentientPC]

Also (not sure if it's been mentioned), the inclusion of some (or all) of the XP compatible freeware Sysinternals suite of releases would be excellent.

http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/utilities.shtml

Process Explorer is so very helpful..

On a side note, some might think Error Messages for Windows is a useful program. At the very least, it's fairly small.

Regards. :D

Edited November 20, 2003 by SentientPC

[SpicyBeef]

Nice find there SentientPC.

[Oblivion]

very nice utilities.

[FlishFun Veteran]

Nice! (Y) I'll definately think about those... I had forgotten about them, actually. :)

[akaladis Veteran]

hehehe... i have some nice old Process Viewer which comes with Visual Studio 6.0... very handy tool.... i can remotely see what processes run on the network client PC i have in the livingroom... I doudt we were allowed to include that one though... oh well

/Raptor

[FlishFun Veteran]

hehehe... i have some nice old Process Viewer which comes with Visual Studio 6.0... very handy tool.... i can remotely see what processes run on the network client PC i have in the livingroom... I doudt we were allowed to include that one though... oh well

/Raptor

hahaha No no... don't think we can include that. :p Though it is a nice idea... lol

[itsnotabigtruck]

Please include Strings from SysInternals. It is invaluable for finding easter eggs, finding text, and more.

[IanD]

Please include Strings from SysInternals. It is invaluable for finding easter eggs, finding text, and more.

is it free? ;) :shifty: :whistle:

[FlishFun Veteran]

Please include Strings from SysInternals. It is invaluable for finding easter eggs, finding text, and more.

I think, since they're all small enough, I'll include them under Bonus Programs in it's own sections called "SysInternals Tools". :D

@Xeon? - Yes, most of their tools are 100% Freeware

[akaladis Veteran]

hehehe i like their BlueScreen ScreenSaver :D

[FlishFun Veteran]

hehehe i like their BlueScreen ScreenSaver :D

Me too... it's small enough, I may just include it. lol

[SentientPC]

Nice find there SentientPC.

Thanks!

very nice utilities.

Indeed helpful..glad I am not the only one who finds them usefu:):)

Nice!(Y)(Y)? I'll definately think about those... I had forgotten about them, actually:)? :)

I think, since they're all small enough, I'll include them under Bonus Programs in it's own sections called "SysInternals Tools&quot:D? :D

<:yes::yes: Good stuf...FlishFun & mh508 (and everyone else who has contributed to AutoPatcher), thanks for your generosity in this endeavor. Much appreciated.

[akaladis Veteran]

@SentientPC: Please stop calling me by my forum handle :D my 'real' nickname is Raptor... it was just not available when i registered, so i used my secondary 'handle' :D

/Raptor