AutoPatcher December Update Wishlist

[smith0166]

Is there a way of changing the path of the Quick Launch toolbar.

From c:\doccuments and settings\user\application data\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch to another directory - maybe on a backup drive...

[FlishFun Veteran]

Were you ever able to determine which registry keys get modified to enable to Quick Lauch toolbar? If so, could you share it with me? It's baffling me. Thanks!

This script will do it... too bad I don't know how to make it run silent (without you seein' the box popup)

TurnonQV.vbs

[MightyYoo]

you tried adding PSKILL ?

I.E make a batch to run it silenty then use PSKILL?

[FlishFun Veteran]

you tried adding PSKILL ?

I.E make a batch to run it silenty then use PSKILL?

Hmmm... nope, I didn't try that... but I did find this binary on SourceForge, supposedly will make it run silently. Can anyone veryify? Here's the code:

Run ("rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 1", "", @SW_HIDE)
WinWaitActive ( "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties")
WinShow ( "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties", "", @SW_HIDE)
WinActivate ( "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties")
$var = ControlCommand ( "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties", "", "Button5", "IsChecked", "")
If $var = 1 Then
    WinClose ("Taskbar and Start Menu Properties")
Else
    ControlCommand ( "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties", "", "Button5", "Check", "")
    ControlCommand ( "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties", "", "Button11", "Check", "")
EndIf

[Carey934]

There is also this: http://www.hiddensoft.com/autoit/

[Carey934]

I also found this:

Here's the registry key used for the quicklaunch taskbar.

You'll have to change the user string and the value itself, since it points the the location of the quicklaunch bar to show... If

you import that one in your registry and go see it in regedit, u'll see what I mean.

You have to import this key while the user is logged off cause when he will logoff, this setting will be overwritten. Haven't found

a way around this yet.

========================================

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-329068152-1708537768-1343024091-1008\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams\Desktop]

"Taskbar"=hex:0c,00,00,00,08,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,b0,e2,2b,d8,64,\

57,d0,11,a9,6e,00,c0,4f,d7,05,a2,22,00,1c,00,0a,10,00,00,1a,00,00,00,01,00,\

00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,00,00,01,14,02,00,00,00,00,\

00,c0,00,00,00,00,00,00,46,81,00,00,00,11,28,00,00,70,06,3d,1a,22,e6,c1,01,\

50,8c,5d,21,22,e6,c1,01,50,8c,5d,21,22,e6,c1,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,01,\

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60,79,14,00,00,00,44,00,6f,00,63,00,75,00,6d,00,65,00,6e,00,74,00,73,00,20,\

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00,00,18,00,34,00,31,00,00,00,00,00,91,2c,8d,7b,10,08,74,65,73,74,00,00,20,\

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74,00,00,00,14,00,58,00,31,00,00,00,00,00,91,2c,67,79,13,28,41,70,70,6c,69,\

63,61,74,69,6f,6e,20,44,61,74,61,00,00,38,00,03,00,04,00,ef,be,91,2c,61,79,\

91,2c,67,79,14,00,00,00,41,00,70,00,70,00,6c,00,69,00,63,00,61,00,74,00,69,\

00,6f,00,6e,00,20,00,44,00,61,00,74,00,61,00,00,00,20,00,42,00,31,00,00,00,\

00,00,91,2c,61,79,14,28,4d,69,63,72,6f,73,6f,66,74,00,2a,00,03,00,04,00,ef,\

be,91,2c,61,79,91,2c,61,79,14,00,00,00,4d,00,69,00,63,00,72,00,6f,00,73,00,\

6f,00,66,00,74,00,00,00,18,00,5a,00,31,00,00,00,00,00,91,2c,67,79,10,28,49,\

6e,74,65,72,6e,65,74,20,45,78,70,6c,6f,72,65,72,00,3a,00,03,00,04,00,ef,be,\

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00,74,00,20,00,45,00,78,00,70,00,6c,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,72,00,00,00,20,00,\

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00,00,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,00

[FlishFun Veteran]

There is also this: http://www.hiddensoft.com/autoit/

AutoIt is written by the guy who wrote that code on SourceForge (based on that VBS). :D

[freakyfriday]

hey, i just did a clean install of XP then autopatcher XP and some updates came up:

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (KB824145)

Download size: 2.1 MB

Security issues identified in Internet Explorer could allow an attacker to compromise systems with Internet Explorer installed (even if it is not used as the Web browser). For example, an attacker could run programs on a computer used to view the attacker's Web site. Download this update from Microsoft to help protect your computer. After installation, you may have to restart your computer. Read more...

Security Update for Windows XP (KB810217)

Download size: 1.4 MB

A security issue has been identified in FrontPage Server Extensions. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run code of their choice on your system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed. Read more...

Update for Windows XP HighMAT Support in CD Writing Wizard (KB831240)

Download size: 1.8 MB

This extension allows you to create HighMAT CDs of your digital photos, music, and videos optimized for viewing on consumer electronic devices and player software. HighMAT CD Writing offers easier navigation and preserves important information about your music, photos, and videos like song name, artist name, album name, and genre. After you install this item, you may need to restart your computer. Read more...

also you should add this too:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=en

[dmp3]

When is the December update expected to be released? Are the updates released during the month, or at the end? Sorry if this question has been asked a lot. I just can't find it.

[HotBlack]

I believe the date is the 15th.

[FlishFun Veteran]

I believe the date is the 15th.

You are correct sir. (Y)

@freakyfriday - Those are indeed included. :)

[itsnotabigtruck]

I've got another idea for modularization: VB6 DLL files for each database source.

AP would ship with APDB.dll, which would load the main AutoPatcher database information. The API would be:

Public Class Item

...

End Class

Public Class Category

...

End Class

Public Class Items

...

End Class

Public Class Categories

...

End Class

Public Class Document

Public Items As Items

Public Categories As Categories

End Class

Public Class Connect

Public Function GetDocument(autoPatcherFolder As String) As Document

...

End Function

End Class

It would instanstantiate Connect in the DLL and load. It would make it possible for application developers to make custom DLLs for their app that automatically add the entries to AP, and new user-created database formats, like APXML.

Another idea: For plain databases, have it load any number of databases from an APDIR\db folder.

Directory structure of AP should be:

APDIR

APDIR\installdata (content for installation)

APDIR\batchdata (batch files)

APDIR\db (databases)

APDIR\pf (program files)

There should also be an AP Update Wizard, with a file format that describes operations to upgrade AP to the latest release. I might have a go at such a wizard.

[itsnotabigtruck]

Finally, AP should use XML. INI is old. It's as simple as that. Just teach start and end tags and escaping and you're ready to go.

[arribadia]

Good work on Autopatcher! It is great! =)

However is it possible to make it such that, you can slipstream a XP installation source on the network or something at the same time?

That would be mighty cool! :cool:

[freakyfriday]

new Sun Java update

http://sunsdlc1-25-vhost2.cartnj1-dc1.genu...&GroupName=5PoE

[FlishFun Veteran]

new Sun Java update

http://sunsdlc1-25-vhost2.cartnj1-dc1.genu...&GroupName=5PoE

Sweet! Thanks, will be added to the Update. :)

[new_duxie]

how about adding the microsoft active sync addon for windows, very handy freeware its up to version 3.7.1 if that helps you find the latest version from microsofts website at all.

[freakyfriday]

look at those 2 patches i underlined, one of them is old, there is a newer patch in the windows media player 9 updates section and the other one is not needed, you have it in the windows media player 9 updates in there..

[FlishFun Veteran]

look at those 2 patches i underlined, one of them is old, there is a newer patch in the windows media player 9 updates section and the other one is not needed, you have it in the windows media player 9 updates in there..

Dude! Total good call!! (Y) I never would have noticed! Thanks! That'll save me a good 5 MB or so. :) If you notice anything else, please let me know! :D

[Oblivion]

Regarding AP reducing even a single Mb is good (Y)

[MightyYoo]

i think the only way to limit the every MB is to take out the patches.

I think(correct me if im wrong) later on they will release monthly packs(I.E the smaller ones).

[Oblivion]

Welcome to neowin MD351 and yes AP will change i guess as MS updates the patches of it's OS's

[MightyYoo]

thanks :)

[Oblivion]

Your welcome :)

[eXclusive]

Soo ... Please release it now :D