Re: [wpkg-users] wpkg for crapware removal?

Hi Jon, Instead of the remove we use install (execute once) to remove some crapware. Usually Bing, Ask and Google toolbars. We get a lot of Samsung laptops and they are choked full of crapware but I haven't got around to building anything extensive. Paul -Original Message- From:

Re: [wpkg-users] wpkg for crapware removal?

a few crapware most are reimaged if they go on the network. -Original Message- From: Rainer Meier [mailto:r.me...@wpkg.org] Sent: 14 December 2012 09:10 To: Paul McGrath Cc: wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject: Re: [wpkg-users] wpkg for crapware removal? Hi Paul, On 14.12.2012 09:47, Paul

Re: [wpkg-users] Inventory software

This is our combination too. We utilise an Exchange mailbox and AD integration in Spiceworks. Paul From: wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org [mailto:wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org] On Behalf Of ? ??? ?? Sent: 14 November 2012 08:18 To: wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject:

Re: [wpkg-users] InnoSetup switches

Hi Cedric, There may be an option command like on Spybot to exclude /components= Paul From: wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org [mailto:wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org] On Behalf Of Cedric Frayssinet Sent: 11 July 2012 13:51 To: wpkg-users Subject: [wpkg-users] InnoSetup switches Hi, Do you

[wpkg-users] value have underscores?

Hi, So far I have just used '.' (dots, full stops, periods!) to denote version variables. Is it possible to use '_' (underscores) e.g. variable name=version value=11_1_102_55/ If the version is incremented then will upgrade work based on a value containing '_'? Thanks Paul

Re: [wpkg-users] value have underscores?

-Original Message- From: Rainer Meier [mailto:r.me...@wpkg.org] Sent: 15 May 2012 11:10 To: Paul McGrath Cc: wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject: Re: [wpkg-users] value have underscores? Hi Paul, On 15.05.2012 10:40, Paul McGrath wrote: So far I have just used '.' (dots, full stops, periods

Re: [wpkg-users] value have underscores?

) 11_2_202_235 - got result -1. Dne 15.5.2012 12:24, Paul McGrath napsal(a): Thanks Rainer, Whilst I was waiting a reply I had a test myself and it worked. I didn't go as deep as you and 'debug'. I asked because the latest Adobe Flash ocx and dll files are now named including

Re: [wpkg-users] value have underscores?

for operation type versiongreaterorequal. Checking file version 11.2.202.235 is versiongreaterorequal (than) 11_2_202_235 - got result -1. Dne 15.5.2012 12:24, Paul McGrath napsal(a): Thanks Rainer, Whilst I was waiting a reply I had a test myself and it worked. I didn't go as deep as you

Re: [wpkg-users] MSI + MST: MST somewhat ignored when silent install

Hi Mathieu, as well as the /PASSIVE already suggested sometimes an Installshield installer will only run from a mapped drive letter path and not a UNC. I have one app which I have to copy to the local C drive to run with /PASSIVE. Usually just /TRANSFORMS=%SOFTWARE%/app/apptrans.mst works

[wpkg-users] Upgrade Skips Checks

Matthew, I believe this is more a problem with your package xml than WPKG. I've had this happen and it wasn't a wpkg.js issue. Can you email your package xml for us to look at. Also your event log so we can see that it says 'success' as I suspect it is still trying to upgrade each time as

Re: [wpkg-users] os=windows xp in WPKG 1.2

Hi Simon, For XP use os=windows.+5\.\d{1}\.\d{4} For Win7 use os=windows.+6\.\d{1}\.\d{4} BW Paul From: wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org [mailto:wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org] On Behalf Of simon.be...@institutsmq.qc.ca Sent: 11 November 2011 13:35 To: wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject:

Re: [wpkg-users] os=windows xp in WPKG 1.2

What wpkg.js RC are you using? From: simon.be...@institutsmq.qc.ca [mailto:simon.be...@institutsmq.qc.ca] Sent: 11 November 2011 13:58 To: Paul McGrath Cc: wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject: RE: [wpkg-users] os=windows xp in WPKG 1.2 Hi Paul, Whatever os line I put in packages, it is not read

Re: [wpkg-users] os=windows xp in WPKG 1.2

it is on that WPKG web page but it will work in the install line but not in the package definition (yet). P. From: simon.be...@institutsmq.qc.ca [mailto:simon.be...@institutsmq.qc.ca] Sent: 11 November 2011 13:58 To: Paul McGrath Cc: wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject: RE: [wpkg-users] os=windows xp

[wpkg-users] programs using installshield no longer installing with WPKG.JS 1.2.1

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Re: [wpkg-users] wpkg - how to upgrade between different products like 'firefox 3' to 'firefox 4'?

to follow the instructions to extract the .exe so you get AcroRead.msi and data1.cab file as that is the only way you can deploy silently. Paul -Original Message- From: Urs Rau (UK) [mailto:urs@om.org] Sent: 01 September 2011 09:28 To: Paul McGrath Cc: wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject

Re: [wpkg-users] wpkg - how to upgrade between different products like 'firefox 3' to 'firefox 4'?

All the firefox versions just upgrade by uninstalling the older version during the self contained installation. We have only ever had one 'firefox', 'adode reader', 'flash player' etc package. You just create a 'firefoxv2' package for your test system and once I've proven it installs then

[wpkg-users] hosts.xml problem

clients. Can someone please advise how I change this? Thanks Paul -- Paul McGrath, IT Manager, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK Ext.: Uni - 38630, NHS - (89)38630 Tel.: +44 113 34 38630

Re: [wpkg-users] wpkg not installing packages for user, only using default

Okay, just realised my problem is the same as this one. Where can we get this release candidate as I cannot see a link on the webpage. Thanks Paul -Original Message- From: wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org [mailto:wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org] On Behalf Of Stefan Pendl Sent: 18

Re: [wpkg-users] FW: hosts.xml problem

read at last. --- Stefan -Original Message- From: Paul McGrath [mailto:j.p.mcgr...@leeds.ac.uk] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 11:21 AM To: 'Stefan Pendl' Subject: [wpkg-users] hosts.xml problem Hi Stefan, I haven't replied to the list as I didn't think it necessary to involve everyone

Re: [wpkg-users] wpkg not installing packages for user, only using default

:00 To: Paul McGrath Cc: 'Stefan Pendl'; wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject: Re: [wpkg-users] wpkg not installing packages for user, only using default Hi Paul, Okay, just realised my problem is the same as this one. Where can we get this release candidate as I cannot see a link on the webpage

Re: [wpkg-users] WPKG over multiple sites using local storage

Hi Dave create a few settings xml files and corresponding settings merge/update packages, one for each site. The difference between each setting xml will only be the value of the $SOFTWARE% var, equaling a software distribution point/server for each site. Then make corresponding profile

[wpkg-users] FW: [Bug 214] profiles.xsd file uses example.org insted of wpkg.org

Hi, I am now getting dozens of these messages a day. Can someone explain why and tell me how to stop it? Thanks Paul -Original Message- From: wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org [mailto:wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org] On Behalf Of bugzilla-dae...@bugzilla.wpkg.org Sent: 04 July

Re: [wpkg-users] Using WPKG on Win7

Hi Simon, I was wondering why you don't run WPKG as a service as it is designed? We are in the middle of migrating to Windows 7 and all I've had to do is add in file checking lines and error codes for %programfiles(x86)%. None of my users have admin rights and I haven't changed the UAC.

Re: [wpkg-users] prevent upgrade on one host

Andrew, an ugly way to fix this would be to manually edit that particular hosts wpkg.xml file in system32 and increment the jre package version to an inflated number well beyond 6.0.23. As long as you don't have a downgrade line in your jre package definition then it won't install the latest

[wpkg-users] Dropbox autoit script problems

it completes but using the WPKG client it doesn't. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks Paul -- Paul McGrath, IT Manager, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK Ext.: Uni - 38630, NHS - (89)38630 Tel

[wpkg-users] Dropbox autoit script problems

Hi Martin, I added the debug line and this is the result. 2011-03-18 10:20:00 - Starting WPKG on startup 2011-03-18 10:20:00 - Before create shared memory: successfuly done. 2011-03-18 10:20:00 - Create shared memory: successfuly done. 2011-03-18 10:20:00 - Set script security context:

Re: [wpkg-users] Dropbox autoit script problems

2011 11:27 To: Paul McGrath Subject: Re: [wpkg-users] Dropbox autoit script problems Hi Paul, please answer to the mailinglist too. If I understand it right, the script is starting but autoit isn't klicking the way it should be? Have you checked the event log, there are additional informations

Re: [wpkg-users] Dropbox autoit script problems

Okay, I see what you are saying. Ho hum. Thanks Paul -Original Message- From: Malte Starostik [mailto:ma...@malte.homeip.net] Sent: 18 March 2011 12:13 To: wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Cc: Paul McGrath Subject: Re: [wpkg-users] Dropbox autoit script problems Am Freitag, 18. März 2011, 12

[wpkg-users] Dropbox autoit script problems

- From: j...@isy.liu.se [mailto:j...@isy.liu.se] Sent: 18 March 2011 13:44 To: Paul McGrath; wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject: Re[2]: [wpkg-users] Dropbox autoit script problems On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:12:59 + Paul McGrath j.p.mcgr...@leeds.ac.uk wrote: PM Okay, I see what you are saying

Re: [wpkg-users] Package limit in a single profile

Hi Jeff, your problem must lie elsewhere as I have dozens of packages in a few profiles and it works fine. Try changing their order and see what happens. It may be that package 8 or 9 is not completing properly and holding up the wpkg service. Paul

[wpkg-users] TrueCrypt again

This is a message for Marco who mailed back in May about Truecrypt. I've cracked a silent installer for TrueCrypt 7.0a and posted instructions on the wpkg.org site which should be approved soon. Regards Paul -- Paul McGrath, IT Manager, Leeds Institute of Molecular

Re: [wpkg-users] check conditions and or

Stefan, Thank you I understand now. The documentation does not go into it in that much detail. Regards Paul -Original Message- From: wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org [mailto:wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org] On Behalf Of Pendl Stefan Sent: 15 June 2010 16:50 To:

[wpkg-users] check conditions and or

(x86)%\mcafee\virusscan enterprise\mcupdate.exe value=8.7.0.659 / /check If this is not possible now could it be possible in the future? I would prefer this to creating multiple packages and profiles for multiple OS. Thanks Paul -- Paul McGrath, IT Manager, Leeds

Re: [wpkg-users] Error while Installing BullZip

Christian, I just did this one myself last Thursday. Want to try mine package id=bullzip name=Bullzip PDF Printer 7.1.0.1186 revision=7.1.0.1186 reboot=false priority=0 check type=logical condition=and check type=uninstall condition=exists path=Bullzip PDF

[wpkg-users] help with a package - ultravnc

' / !-- install cmd='cmd /c %PROGRAMFILES%\ultravnc\driver\xp\install_silent.bat ' / -- install cmd='cmd /c del /q %PROGRAMFILES%\ultravnc\drivers.zip ' / remove cmd='sc delete mv2' / /package Thanks in advance Paul -- Paul McGrath, IT Manager

Re: [wpkg-users] Window OS Version check?

That is a really sophisticated method, I go for the simple method ;-) Using the logical checks that the OS is a particular version and the bit type matches 32 or 64bit from the registry check type='logical' condition 'and' check type=registry condition=equals

Re: [wpkg-users] Window OS Version check?

Yes, I see what you are saying. Paul -Original Message- From: Rainer Meier [mailto:r.me...@wpkg.org] Sent: 23 January 2010 10:27 To: Paul McGrath Cc: Sean Kennedy; wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject: Re: [wpkg-users] Window OS Version check? Hi Paul, On 23.01.2010 11:04, Paul McGrath

[wpkg-users] multiple profiles question

id=nopowersave/ /host 'nopowersave' is a profile containing a package 'nopowersave' but it doesn't seem to be working. Any ideas? Thanks Paul -- Paul McGrath, IT Manager, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds

Re: [wpkg-users] serial numbers / license keys ?

Other software has command line switches like Paint Shop Pro X Serialnumber=xxx-xxx-xxx, SPSS ISX_SERIALNUM=, Corel Draw SERIALNUMBER=x-x-x -Original Message- From: wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org [mailto:wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org] On Behalf Of Kevin

[wpkg-users] strange windows appearing during install

able to determine yet which particular install wrappers are running at the time like installshield. Anyone experiencing this as well? Thanks Paul -- Paul McGrath, IT Manager, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds

Re: [wpkg-users] local WPKG settings

Unfortunately if you make a mistake like I did and have different server paths in your settings.xml and update all your clients then you have to revisit them all to repair them. 70 down, 350 to go! -Original Message- From: wpkg-users-boun...@lists.wpkg.org

[wpkg-users] wrapper settings path mismatch problem

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Re: [wpkg-users] revision number problem

Arrrghh... okay. I will bear that in mind in the future Thanks Paul -Original Message- From: Malte Starostik [mailto:ma...@malte.homeip.net] Sent: 02 October 2009 15:56 To: wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Cc: Paul McGrath Subject: Re: [wpkg-users] revision number problem Hi Paul, Am

Re: [wpkg-users] Power preferences

Anders, I tried that a long time ago as well and discovered exactly what Tomasz has said. If you don't have an AD controller then you have to set the properties at user level. The easiest thing to do is to take a snapshot of the registry before changing the settings you want and then change

Re: [wpkg-users] Registry key import

Bram, as Rainer says it is easier to use a cmd or bat file to do it. I looked up some info about wsus deployment and found something that said to use a bat file. This is my wsus.bat (followed by my wsus wpkg package). @echo off :: Echo Save the batch file as WSUS.bat. This batch file will do

Re: [wpkg-users] Registry key import

what are the contents of WSUS.reg? I can add this to the wiki. Paul McGrath wrote: Bram, as Rainer says it is easier to use a cmd or bat file to do it. I looked up some info about wsus deployment and found something that said to use a bat file. This is my wsus.bat (followed by my wsus

Re: [wpkg-users] truecrypt

I've done it both ways, using shortcut.exe This was in a batch file that was copied in a wpkg package to the all users desktop, then each user had to run it, but I could have put it in an install cmd %PROGRAMFILES%\qsr\nvivo 7\shortcut.exe /f:%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Nvivo.lnk /a:c

Re: [wpkg-users] truecrypt

Brian, I posted instructions in this thread for how to get it to work http://forums.truecrypt.org/viewtopic.php?t=13453postdays=0postorder=a scstart=14 The problem is normal users (non-admins) cannot use truecrypt as it tries to install a truecrypt device when you run the program. I overcame

Re: [wpkg-users] Problem with consecutive package deployment(ProEngineer)

Brian, I would suggest doing depends for the second and third. This would mean that version 4 won't install unless 3 exists, and 3 won't install unless 2 exists. package id=proengineer3 name=Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 revision=2.0 reboot=false priority=100 depends

Re: [wpkg-users] Lots of open connections on Samba server for WPKG user

-Original Message- From: Rainer Meier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 25 November 2008 15:30 To: Paul McGrath Subject: Re: [wpkg-users] Lots of open connections on Samba server for WPKG user Hi Paul, Paul McGrath wrote: Rainer, thanks for your help. I suspect

[wpkg-users] Lots of open connections on Samba server for WPKG user

I was wondering if anyone else has this problem. I have a Mac Panther server which has a share with my WPKG files on, it is also a windows domain controller. I have an account called testuser which is used by WPKG. WPKG successfully installs packages onto all my PCs in my domain. My problem is

[wpkg-users] Registry check condition equals asterix

Could someone please advise if it is possible to use the registry equals a wildcard? I want to compare the registry value 'computername' against a list, CSJ*, IMM* and others package id=delprofile name=Delete redundant profile revision=1 reboot=false

Re: [wpkg-users] Registry check condition equals asterix

] On Behalf Of Paul McGrath Sent: 24 November 2008 15:33 To: wpkg Subject: [wpkg-users] Registry check condition equals asterix Could someone please advise if it is possible to use the registry equals a wildcard? I want to compare the registry value 'computername' against a list, CSJ

Re: [wpkg-users] MS Office 2003 problem

I don't want to state the obvious but have you checked that SKU011.CAB exists in your installation point? ;-) Paul -Original Message- From: Jens Geile [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday 14 July 2008 14:34 To: wpkg; Paul McGrath Subject: Re: [wpkg-users] MS Office 2003

Re: [wpkg-users] New WPKG user

Joel, The first thing to address is the sub folders. You can either use the files.xml or the sub folders or both. I have each of my packages in a separate xml file in the packages folder, I had started with them in the single packages.xml in the root but changed once I got a lot. I have created

Re: [wpkg-users] High Definition Audio Codecs

Just did a google, saw on the hp forums to use -s -a -silent The user said they were still having problems and no one had an answer. Have you asked realtek? P. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jens Geile Sent: 01 April 2008 23:11 To:

Re: [wpkg-users] executing a VB script

McGrath Cc: wpkg-users@lists.wpkg.org Subject: Re: [wpkg-users] executing a VB script Paul McGrath schrieb: Hi, I have a package that executes a VB script which installs printers. Event viewer says 'Execution of ipprinters successful' but none of the printers have been added. If I