AutoPatcher XP 4.5 Official Thread

[blueshirt]

Well that sucks. AP is supreme than his. What version will the next AP be? What are included in it?

[FlishFun Veteran]

Well that sucks. AP is supreme than his. What version will the next AP be? What are included in it?

Next version will be 4.5.08, and here's a quick (though not that detailed) changelog:

** 16 New Updates, Tweaks, and Bonus Tools:

-- Q824463 - Scaled Images Are Not Sized Correctly and Leave Gaps Between the Images

-- Q830903 - A file in a network folder opens as read-only or returns an error message that the file type cannot be recognized

-- Q834372 - Computer's DNS name appears with a trailing period (.) in the DNS name box in Windows XP

-- Q831651 - "The roaming profile cannot be found" error message occurs when you log on to your network from a Windows XP-based computer

-- Q835318 - Print server becomes sluggish or has too many named pipe connections from Windows XP-based computers

-- Q830363 - Your video appears in the preview window for only a few seconds in your video capture program

-- Q834709 - Bitmaps are colored incorrectly on mirrored displays in Windows XP

-- Registry Tweak : Prevent Effects Options From Being Greyed Out

-- CopyProfile Tool

-- Google Toolbar

-- Ink Redist (necessary for MSN Plus! Handwriting plugin)

-- PortReporter Tool

-- Euro Fonts Update

-- Microsoft Java VM Uninstaller

-- Hive Cleanup tool

-- WMP9 Video Codec

** Updated Following Items:

-- CD Covers

-- AutoRun Buttons

-- DirectX 9.0b Installation

-- Sun Java (1.4.2_04)

-- Visual Basic Runtime Files (COMCT332.OCX, comctl32.ocx, COMDLG32.OCX, MSCOMCT2.OCX, msscript.ocx, MSWINSCK.OCX, TABCTL32.OCX)

-- Windows Messenger

-- MSN Messenger

-- Media Player Classic

-- Microsoft Java

-- Shockwave Installer

** Registry Tweaks Updated/Fixed:

-- Nobeeps.vbs (made a registry entry)

-- disableAutorefresh.reg

-- RemoveProgramAccessDefaults.reg

-- winxp_dnscache.reg

-- Powermenu.reg

** Deleted Following Items:

-- Valentine Dir

-- No Search Assistant

-- Q331488

-- Q810565

-- Q816868

-- Q821253

-- Q331488

-- Q810565

-- Q816868

** Registry Tweaks Deleted:

-- Disable My Computer Slowdown

-- Undocopytomoveto.reg (orphan file in regtweaks folder)

** Added new Icon

** Changed all XP Icons to Foood's Icons

** Added Database Profiles

** Fixed multiple bugs with GUI

** Removed redundant database entries

** Cleaned up Database

** Fixed Hotfix Detection Issue

** Added Counter to Menu Screen

** Added Estimated Time to Menu Screen

** Added Popup Warnings to Updates that need them

** Added new Program File Security Features

** Updated Install Warning Text

** Updated bin files to VB6 SP6 and newest versions of MSXML

** Updated Version to 4.5.08

[blueshirt]

Updated DirectX 9.0b installation? And what does Powermenu.reg do?

[FlishFun Veteran]

Updated DirectX 9.0b installation? And what does Powermenu.reg do?

I found a new (and better) way to make DX9 install silent. And the Powermenu.reg file is part of the PowerMenu installation. It adds new options to your menu. Not reallys a RegTweak, but is counted as one since it's a Reg File.

[jnr_subz33]

Sounds great...*giglgling like a little girl in anticipation*...

i dunno if its been mentioned before but is there a war to remove the link to the desktop made by java..

[FlishFun Veteran]

Sounds great...*giglgling like a little girl in anticipation*...

i dunno if its been mentioned before but is there a war to remove the link to the desktop made by java..

If you mean the shortcut, just delete it. I can make a tweak to remove it, possibly. (Y)

[uniacid]

Just wanted to let ya know my links are back up and I'm hosting all packages

AutoPatcherXP_Feb04_Full.exe

AutoPatcherXP_Feb04_Lite.exe

AutoPatcherXP_Feb04_UltraLite.exe

[FlishFun Veteran]

Just wanted to let ya know my links are back up and I'm hosting all packages

AutoPatcherXP_Feb04_Full.exe

AutoPatcherXP_Feb04_Lite.exe

AutoPatcherXP_Feb04_UltraLite.exe

Thanks man! :D

[gillmacca]

Any news on March edition?

[FlishFun Veteran]

Any news on March edition?

Soon, mate. Check one of the threads below that are askin' about it. :laugh:

[Detained]

First of all, Hello and thanx for this nice AutoPatch Program. I used it once so far (Jan. Full Update) and was totally thrilled with it. I've browsed the forum a little and the AutoPatcher.com website to see if I could find an answer to my Q's b4 I posted but either I've overlooked it or I'm just an A$$, (my wife would say I'm just an A$$) so here is my Q's, What is the difference between the Full, Lite and UltraLite versions ? I DL'ed the full Jan version so do I need to DL the full version with every release ? And if not how do I get just an Update, like for feb since I don't see a link for just an update, and install it ? I apologize if all my Q's have been covered b4 but right now I'm doing a massive recovery of ALL my HDD's on my "baby" so I'm a little frustrated and aggravated with my system that crashed and left me with 4 unreadable drives............

Again Thanx PeePs for your help and tolerance.

Detained

[akaladis Veteran]

Full contains the all the glory of AutoPatcher... meaning: hotfixes (security updates), addons (like wmp9, net framework etc), bonus apps (like uxtheme patcher, powermenu, powertoys etc), and regtweaks...

Now, for Lite and UltraLite, take a look for yourself: :D https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=146762

/Raptor

[DigitalN.]

the torrent is down :(

[biorK]

looks great! gonna DL it sas soon as I get home from school. a big thx to the whole APXP crew!

[h0llow]

Hi guys,

I read the whole topic, and i'm thinking 'bout downloading the march release of AutopatcherXP.

I never used this app before, so I have some questions: :woot:

- Should i format my pc before i install this software?

- Is it better to install earlier releases, or can i install March right away. (do i miss things if i start with march)

that's it, hope you guys can answer this ones!

[nuka_t]

1. no

2. no, install away.

[+DKAngel Subscriber²]

i still dont trust this program

you tell it not to install things and it doesnt anyways

and its quicker just to load winupdate and let it do its thing anyways

still not conviced with it

nice idea but it just still doesnt work

[ingrampj]

As Always thank you so much...Auto-Patcher is always superb and I bet the March release is no exception. :D

[FlishFun Veteran]

Well. looks like no major issues yet... that's a WONDERFUL feeling! :D I think the March Release may be the most stable release yet! :woot:

[akaladis Veteran]

DKAngel, you don't seem to understand what AutoPatcher is all about. We didn't intend to replace Windows Update. But tell me:

1. If you have 10 computers to install, which is more efficient: a. download the same stuff from WU 10 times b. download them once with AutoPatcher and then apply them to the 10 computers...

2. If tomorrow morning your girlfriend's computer needed a format, but her internet connection was too slow (or she didnt have an Internet connection at all), wouldn't it be convenient for you to have a CD which can update her computer without needing an internet connection?

You see, i really dont expect people who only have one computer (and who never do a format) to use AutoPatcher... Initially, AutoPatcher was made with administrators in mind, but it seems to work out for other cases as well (being able to update any computer, be it online or offline).

/Raptor

[FlishFun Veteran]

...but it seems to work out for other cases as well (being able to update any computer, be it online or offline)...

Especially if you're an onsite tech and you go to people that have dialup. This turns into a Life Saver. Just ask AgEnTsMiTh. (Y)

[supernova_00]

actually its workign now, just very slow

Edited April 13, 2004 by supernova_00

[thankins]

I just finished downloading the March Update, and when I go to open it I get an error saying "Archive Not supported" does anyone know what it means. I did the February Full Install back in March. I am running all the latest patches and what not. Any help would be great!

Thanks

Travis

[supernova_00]

didn't get the whole file, or its corrupted

[FlishFun Veteran]

didn't get the whole file, or its corrupted

Exactly. (Y) Just try the download again. :yes: