Windows Post-Install Changelog

What's new in Windows Post-Install 8.7.0

Jan 16, 2014

More font installer improvements.
Fixed Conditions not being added.
Organized features page.
Fixed progress bar not being saved.
Fixed installer background not being saved.
Organized global_lang and fixed errors in it.
Added COMSPEC to information pane.
Added PowerSchemes for Windows 8.
sysdir fixes in wpi.hta.
Selecting Operating System improvements.
Core.js improvements.
Reverted to DHTMLx v2.6.
[Feature] WMI-based TimedWaitForProgram.
Fixed "Read Me" window size.

New in Windows Post-Install 8.6.3 (Oct 16, 2012)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.6.2 (Sep 13, 2012)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.6.1 (Sep 13, 2012)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.6.0 (Sep 1, 2012)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.5.9 (Aug 29, 2012)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.5.6 (Aug 16, 2012)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.5.4 (Aug 13, 2012)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.5.3 (Aug 13, 2012)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.5.2 (Aug 3, 2012)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.5 (Aug 3, 2012)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.4.6 (Dec 28, 2011)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.2.2 (Sep 30, 2011)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.2.0 (Aug 10, 2011)

If WPI is started from a network share (\\share\folder) it will look for the mapped drive letter (if has one) and use it.
Added DOS function {START} because it seems some people have a problem calling it directly.
To give better and more accurate error reporting, if an item returns a code other than 0 or 1, it will show up as Warning in yellow. This does not count as failed. It usually just means a reboot is required to finish the installation. It's just a visual for you.
Fixed a bug in the Configurations selecter. Wasn't being critical enough.
Fixed a bug in the new Pause script.
The installer window now opens to the correct inner size no matter what window border size.
Added to Config Wizard -> Details -> "Check for reboot". This will monitor a registry key to see if a reboot is required before installing this item.
Added to Options Wizard -> Features -> "Maintain auto logon count". This will maintain the auto logon count when a reboot is required.
Fixed small bug dealing with conditions.
Added to Options Wizard -> Features tab -> "Disable combo box in installer window". This disables the combobox that changes the reboot/shutdown state.
Fixed bug in "Eject CD When Done". Works for some people, but not others. Stumped on it still.
Fixed a small bug in determining paths for network shares.
The navigation grid in the Config Wizard now remembers what column and direction to sort by.
People still have a mix of x86 and x64 software and are running into issues with installing the proper architecture version. Now in Config Wizard -> menu -> Other there is a new Architecture item.
Instead of creating two entries for each program with conditions to hide it depending on x86 or x64, do it this way as a shortcut
When adding items in the Config Wizard, if needed, double the entries for the install program
When start the installer and it comes to these entries, WPI will check the architecture bits (32 or 64) and either skip the entry or install it like normal.
It will say Skipped when not on the right architecture.
This is only needed if the install package doesn't have both versions in it and checks itself for which to use.
This method will reduce the number of entries and not require any condition statements.
icnocop and I worked out a better Pause solution for reboots so WPI would not continue with the next item before it should.
New Vista_Ultimate2 theme.
Fixed bug in log file time stamp.
Updated the internet connection test.
The flickering problem has been resolved in Windows based themes. Still not resolved for Windows Framed themes.
New Croation (Hrvatski)
The installed now recognizes return code 259 "STILL_ACTIVE" and reports it as a warning.
In the Themes Wizard -> Style tab, there are now 4 layout styles:
1) Vertical columns; checkboxes 2) Vertical columns; checkboxes; logos 3) Horizontal rows; checkboxes 4) Horizontal rows; boxes; logos
One and two are the same as previous versions. Three and four have the items laid out horizontally instead of vertically. Each category is the full width of the window with the items spaced evenly below it.
When testing each style, remember, until you pick a style and stick with it the colors carry over from each layout style. Once you find one you like, then edit the colors and font sizes.
Layout 4 is much more modern and easier to read. See theme WindowsFramed for an example of how to color items. Black text for all classes works best.
There are now seperate: categoryBg and category, categoryBg_logo and category_logo in the wpi.css style sheet.
Log file shows the "Execute Command If Failure" command line and result.
Updated dhtmlx to v2.6.
New addition to Config Wizard -> Commands tab -> menu bar -> Internet.
Open a web site: This will open Internet Explorer to the site specified. Handy for showing company's web site, program's web site manual page, etc.
Download a file: This has been asked for many times in the past. It's main purpose is to download the latest archive of your program(s) so you don't have to manually download them and burn them to a DVD.
WPI will download the file, save it to %TEMP% folder, then execute it as if it were on a DVD.
Still include all the switches like normal. USSF will not work with this feature since the archive is not actually on your harddrive.
Obviously your NIC driver must be installed before WPI is launched.
The only drawback to this is that the path and filename can never change with each new version. Else you will have to modify each filename.
In Options Wizard -> Features tab -> Show download output window checkbox to show progress of download.

New in Windows Post-Install 8.1.0 (Apr 20, 2011)

New to the wpi_theme.js in each theme folder is Installer_BackgroundRepeat to specify either a big background image or a small pattern. Note: In the theme folder in installer.css under .Background, you must set the actual repeat style. Options: repeat, stretch Usage: Installer_BackgroundRepeat="stretch"; Also new is Theme_BackgroundPosition is set the background image position if using an image that is smaller than the screen and not using stretch option. Note: Must also set: Theme_BackgroundRepeat="no-repeat"; Options: top, left, center, right, bottom. and any combonation Usage: Theme_BackgroundPosition="top right"; In installer.css in each theme is a new entry: .WPI_Text. This sets the text color for the title text in the installer window near the bottom.
There is a new theme type: Windows Framed. The first theme to use it is WindowsFramed. Simply put, there is a frame around the main body, 7 pixels wide, 20 pixels in from the edge. In the theme's folder in wpi_theme.js Theme_FrameColor="#ffffff"; sets the frame color. If Frame.png exists, that image will be used. There are no SmallBarT.png and SmallBarB.png images in this theme type. All of the new features below are also in this new type.
There are two new options in each theme folder in wpi_theme.js, Theme_MainPanelBGColor="" and Theme_MainPanelBGImageRepeat="". These set the main checkbox panel's background color or image. If MainPanel.png exists, that image will be used. You now have three independant background images: Wallpaper.png (.jpg) as the main background. SidePanel.png MainPanel.png You now have three independant background colors: Theme_BGColor Theme_SidePanelBGColor Theme_MainPanelBGColor Note: Only applies to Windows and WindowsFramed based themes.
If the three png images for the main control links (Install.png, InstallDown.png, InstallOver.png) do not exist, then just the text will be displayed with no error image. Useful if tight on space or just don't want any images. Note: Only applies to Windows based themes. There is a new option in each theme folder in wpi_theme.js, Theme_ShowButtonText, to show or not show the text for the control links (Begin Install, Options, About WPI, etc). Setting this option to false allows you to make full image text buttons. The drawback of this is you lose locale support since images can't be translated. So use this only if you don't need multi-language support. Usage: Theme_ShowButtonText=false; Note: Only applies to Windows based themes. Note: Theme_ShowExitButtonText is still independant of this option. With the addition of the above feature, there are now seperate images for Defaults, All, and None in all Windows and Accordion based themes. The large combobox on Options Wizard -> General tab has been removed since many people seemed to not see it. It has been replaced by a new Features tab with all the check boxes laid out in two columns. An oversite in the wpi_theme.js file has been remedied: Theme_BackgroundRepeat=""; It was fine for large background images, but not small patterns that needed to be repeated. Options: repeat, no-repeat, repeat-x, repeat-y
New to the Config Wizard -> Details tab -> Return code requires reboot. This function allows for a script, or program, to be run multiple times with reboots in between. For example, you could have a script that creates a new user, exit code for reboot, set user's network settings, exit code for reboot, do some more stuff, exit code 0 for done. If you have the "Repeat command until other code is returned" WPI will restart at the same command. Else it will continue on to the next item. The reboot code can not be 0 or 1. There are now new warning image and sound files, and a css entry for it with yellow text. The default ones have been copied to all themes.
Added three new options in Options Wizard -> General tab: Abort installation process if failure occurs Script or program to execute if failure Continue next installation where failed Very handy for testing a program or script. Fixed a bug dealing with stdout redirection and quotes in the path. "d:\program.exe" "param1" >c:\app.txt would fail, but with no quotes it always worked. Works all the time now. WPI now reports success/fail properly in the installer. The return code was not being processed properly. 999 is the "default" fail code, which usually means the file does not exist. 0 is success. 1 usually means a file doesn't exist in a CMD /C or cmd.exe call. ex: cmd /c copy a b Return code 1 Added function {JSCRIPT}=CreateRegKey(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=CreateRegKey("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx\001") Sometimes a key needs to be created first, then it's value set. If {JSCRIPT}=WriteRegKey() fails to make and set the key, use this function first, then write the value. Small update to tips.js which should make the tooltips display a little faster and smoother.
There is a new Theme Wizard to edit themes and a full GUI to edit the tooltips. This interface has been much needed since none of the options have been properly documented. Most of the options are self- explanatory, so here are the obscure details: Appearance behavior: Controls how the tip message is displayed. Some will stay open when mouse is moved. This allows for internet links to be used in the message (ie, program's home page). Visible: Same as Sticky below but no X close button. Sticky: The tip message will not hide after your mouse goes off the link and it will only be positioned once. A close link is automatically generated and inserted at the top right of the tip message so if you would like to hide the tip message just click it. The properties (color, bgcolor, etc) of the close link are set from the title's properties so the close link and title will have exactly the same style and look as the title. This is designed specially for the need of inserting links in the tip message or any thing that involves using the mouse in tip message's content. Keep: The tip message will not hide after your mouse goes of the link rather the tip message will move with your mouse around the page. This will produce the same effect as if you didn't specify the mouse out function in the link. Tip position type: Open the tip relative to the mouse pointer. Float: The tip message will not move with the mouse rather it will popup at the coordinates of the X Pos and Y Pos entries. And if you scroll down or left the scroll values are added to the X Pos and Y Pos values so the tip message will always float in the same place no matter how much you scroll left or right, in simple words "Static position". Fixed: The tip message will not move with the mouse rather it will popup at the coordinates of the X Pos and Y Pos entries. And it will not float with the scrollbars. Background image: Uses Graphics\ToolTipsBgs\ as base folder. Put all your images in there. The image overrides the background color. OR- place ToolTipsTitleBg.png and/or ToolTipsBodyBg.png in the theme folder to use that image to override the user specified one. X pos / Y pos: If the tip message's position is set as left or right it sets the coordinate of the tip message relative to the position of the mouse. If the tip message's position is set as float or fixed it sets the coordinate of the tip message relative to the window. You may set positive or negative numbers. Shadow type: You may apply one of two shadow styles: simple or complex, or none. You must also add a shadow color to enable it. The ColorPicker does not like words for colors (white, red, etc) so use the hex value whenever possible. Keyboard shortcuts are either F6 or Alt+H.
Updated WriteRegKey() to use the WMI version instead of the DOS-based Reg. This speeds up the startup process by several seconds. Added to Options Wizard -> General -> combobox -> Disable hot keys. Use this in conjunction with "Show extra buttons" and "Do not show if started from CD" and/or "Do not show if started from USB". This will block all access to Wizards. Enable when you make your final DVD. Use with care.
Updated WPI and the Installer to handle custom audio files. You can now place custom audio files in your theme's folder to override the one's specified in Options Wizard -> Audio tab. WPI will check if the files exist in the Theme folder and use those in place of the specified ones. The checkboxes in the Audio tab still must be checked for the audio to play. The audio files must be named: SndWPIStart.wav SndInstallStart.wav SndInstallSuccess.wav SndInstallWarning.wav SndInstallFail.wav SndInstallFinish.wav SndWPIExit.wav The audio files can either be wave (.wav) or midi (.mid) files. Keep them as short as possible. The installer will not wait for the sample to finish playing before moving on to the next item.
Fixed a small issue with the audio player. If no files are specified the Install.m3u file was not cleared. Alper Catak (ZEUS__) created some new themes: 7Fresh, 7Matrix, 7Pure, 7StarWars, and 7Transformers. He also created 7Matrix, Black, Pure, LightGray, and CobaltSteel skin styles. Black_Kel skin style is gone. Use new Black style.
It has come to my attention that it is difficult for people to specify certain operations, like file copy, when building one config for both 32 and 64 bit systems. Here is a simple example on how to copy a file based on your cpu bits and cpu type: {JSCRIPT}=if (getBits()==32) RunCmd('%wpipath%\Install\CCleaner.exe /s',false,true) {JSCRIPT}=if (getBits()==32) RunCmd('cmd /c copy /y "C:\WPI\ChangeLog.txt" "C:\"',false,true) {JSCRIPT}=if (getBits()==64) RunCmd('cmd /c copy /y "%wpipath%\Install\MyFile.txt" "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\"',false,true) {JSCRIPT}=if (getArch()=="AMD64") RunCmd('cmd /c copy /y "%wpipath%\Install\CCleaner\Password.ini" "%ProgramFiles%\CCleaner\"',false,true) Using RunCmd() is the key. There are 2 possible options: RunCmd('your command',OutputWindow,Wait) Use single quotes around your command so don't interfere with double quotes in your paths. OutputWindow: true or false. Show the cmd output window or not. Wait: true or false. Wait until the command is finished or not. All of the functions in the Dependecies can be used with {JSCRIPT}.
Updated version extraction method.
New to the Installer window is a combobox under the Pause/Abort buttons to specify what to do when WPI is finished installing your programs. There are 3 options: "none", Restart, and Shut Down. If you have "Restart Computer" specified in Options Wizard -> Tools tab, then that option will be reflected here. If you don't, then "none" is selected. (no restart or shutdown) With this combobox you can specify, or change, what to do on the fly. Selecting "none" will cancel the restart or shut down. The time delay and "Do not load desktop" options are still used.
When hit Abort in the Installer window, any restart or shut down is cancelled. Added new option to Options Wizard -> General tab -> Options combobox: "Do not show extra buttons if started from USB drive". This has same functionality as the original "...if started from CD Drive.". This is needed because it is possible to still allow writing to a USB drive. Updated how drives are checked for how WPI was started.

New in Windows Post-Install 8.0.3 (Apr 20, 2011)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.0.2 (Apr 20, 2011)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.0.1 (Apr 20, 2011)

New in Windows Post-Install 8.0.0 (Apr 20, 2011)

UTF-16 is now supported for foreign language custom characters. To update your config.js file, load it in a text editor, like Notepad++, and save it in UCS-2 Little Endian format. It will then be edittable within WPI.
Added command line argument "continue" to automatically continue an aborted installation. You will not be presented with the alert to continue or cancel. WPI.exe continue=true
Added command line argument "language" to switch saved language. Use two letter language code. WPI.exe language=de
The tool tips text location for Left and Right were reversed.
Added a new layout design that shows the program's logo (png image) and a short description under the main text. The main use of the second line would be for version, system requirements, exclusions, etc. It does use much more real estate, but looks much nicer than the old boring list.
To toggle the traditional list style and the new layout, go to Options Wizard -> Style tab -> Use alternate layout with program's logos.
Be sure to adjust the style sheet: .txt_logo, .shortDescTxt_logo, .grayTxt_logo, .forceTxt_logo, and .checkedTxt_logo.
Updated the tool tips to not show "undefined" when nothing is specified in the Description field.
Fixed a bug in CreateShortcut() if the sub-folder doesn't exist; it will be created now.
If a category carries over to the next column or page, the spacing for next category has been fixed.
Fixed a small bug in determining the width of the layerboxes div to set the width of the columns properly. This in turn fixed fixed the text being cut off too soon.
Added {JSCRIPT}=TimedWaitForProgram(ImageName,Minutes) to monitor installers, or any program, to close before moving on to next install item. This was requested for installers or scripts that do not wait properly when they launch installers from inside themselves.
Usage: {JSCRIPT}=TimedWaitForProgram("Setup.exe",10)
The image name is case sensitive. Minutes is the amount of time WPI will wait before moving on in case the program hangs/crashes.
WPI will check every 3 seconds or until the specified minutes is reached.
To see the actual image name, open a command prompt window, start the program/installer, at the command prompt type "tasklist". This will give a list of all the running programs.
Updated the progress bar in the installer to finally keep the value centered all the time.
The euDock theme is now localized. No more making custom images for each language.
The Options -> Style tab has been reduced to remove a lot of theme bloat. You can no longer change the skin of individual gadgets. You can still change the installer background image and the progress bar image.
There is now a new "Selected skin" drop-down box that has 8 skins to keep all the gadgets the same colors. Much better consistancy. More skins will be added later.
This reduced the archive size and number of files down significantly.
If you want to make your own skin, use the Skin Builder here: http://www.dhtmlx.com/docs/products/skinBuilder/index.shtml
Please upload it to the forum to share with others and maybe have it included with future WPI releases.
Updated the Configurations tab in the Config Wizard to use 2 grids.
Took out option to have maximize button on window border. Until I can listen for it and redraw the data properly, no point in having it.
Updated the internet check. Now done within the launcher.
Put the Change Log tab back in the About window.
If ReadMe.txt file exists in main folder, a Read Me button will be displayed above the Install button. Use this to give the user important information about the install package. Like, certain items require user input (not totally silent), drivers need to reboot, etc.
Francesco ported USSF from AutoIT to JavaScript; I finished it up. No more false positives from virus scanners thinking USSF is a virus. And I have full control of it now.
Francesco updated the launcher to disable the X close button on the window so reg keys are sure to get set back properly.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=ErrorReporting(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=ErrorReporting(Enable,Notify,WindowsOS,Programs)This works just like the Windows XP's Error Reporting, but also for Vista and newer.
Fixed bug in Config Wizard when added a new entry it would always ask if want to update UID when it doesn't need to be.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=PowerOptions(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=PowerOptions(too many to list) This works just like the Windows' Power Options. Settings are visible for both desktops and laptops to make things easier. Note: A reboot is required for all changes to take affect.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=ScreenSaver(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=ScreenSaver("ssbezier",Minutes,t/f) "Screen saver is secure" will either show logon screen if Fast User Switching is enabled, or ask for a password if not. The account must have a password assigned. Note: A reboot is required for all changes to take affect.
Added function {DIRMOVE}. Usage: {DIRMOVE} "C:\Test" "D:\Test" Note: Both paths must be in quotes. Note: If final destination folder does not already exist, you must specify it.
Fixed a bug with �ROM% not being set. It was, but then cleared right after.
The sub windows will now resize automatically to match different font sizes.
Broke down the Conditions and Grayed Conditions menus in Config Wizard for easier navigation.
Updated all of the themes to a new rendering engine. The html code is no longer in the theme folder. This way all the themes will match and function properly. All images may be replaced or removed. Many items in the theme are still customizable. This is done via the new wpi_theme.js in each theme folder. The type of theme is defined in the wpi.inf file: Windows, euDock, CorporateIT, or Accordion.
The names of the images are hard coded in and can not be changed and they must be PNG images.
The background image can either be called Wallpaper.jpg or Wallpaper.png. Or no image and set a background color.
If Title.png exists it will be used. If does not exist, text will be used. To have no image and no text, copy in Title.png from /Commom/imgs/.
If TitleBG.png exists, it will be used as the background pattern. Or set a color in wpi_theme.js.
SmallBarT.png a SmallBarB.png, if exist will be used. Erase them to not use them. The heights can be specified in some themes.
If SidePanel.png exists, it will be used as the background for the side panel (Begin Install, Select All, Select None, etc.). And/or a color can be specified. The width of the side panel is also customizable.
If Logo.png exists, it will be used as a second image. It is mainly meant for a company logo/watermark when don't want a big background. Usually would be light colored, almost transparent. Set it's right edge and bottom edge location. PinkRibbon and Woody themes are examples.
If Bottom.png exists, it will be placed in the bottom bar at center.
If BottomBG.png exists, it will be used as the background pattern. Or set a color in wpi_theme.js.
You can specify and customize text to be placed in the bottom bar in wpi_theme.js. Can not have both image and text.
The exit button can be on left or right side, and show or not show the text.
Not all theme types have all the customizable features. If it's not in wpi_theme.js then it can't be modified so don't try to add anything from other types.
Went through every css file and removed several old items that are no longer used, and changed the names of several items.
Added Network Wizard to facilitate entry of user IP information, create Windows' users, etc.
This wizard is meant to be set up ahead of time. If you have a business with 25 users/computers, you would make an entry for each user/computer with their specific information: IP address, computer name, Workgroup, etc. If you also use a winnt.sif or XML file, you do not need to enter any user specific data, so you only need one "universal" file with global settings (ie, Display, Unattended, Windows key, etc).
Once the install process is started, a window will open and you pick which user/computer you are installing for. Or hit Cancel and nothing will be changed. The user may also be specified from a command line argument: user="Ritter, Mark". To specify a different network settings file: network=iowa_office_networkoptions.js.
In the grid you will see an entry ".default". This entry can not be deleted. You can use it for Administrator account, or other non-specific users.
User information: Friendly name: Ritter, Mark or Mark Ritter. This is the name you specify in command line args.
Computer name: Enter the name for user's computer. If left blank no change will be made.
Windows user account information: User name: Mark. This will create a new user account in Windows.
User password: Leave blank if don't want one.
Administrator: Check to give this user Administrator rights, else will be a limited user.
Join workgroup: Workgroup: Name of your Workgroup.
Options: Reboot after settings are applied: Checking this will reboot the computer so the newly created user account can be logged on to for user specific settings/programs.
Auto logon user: Automatically log on to this newly created user.
Clear auto logon user when WPI is finished: This is recommended so any user password is cleared from registry, and if multiple accounts exist, allows selection of desired one again.
The rest of the settings are the usual network adapter settings for IP address, DNS servers, etc.
No support for domains is included. That needs to be done on the Active Directory server.
Alt+K shortcut key.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=SetSecurityCenter_XP(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=SetSecurityCenter_XP(Firewall,Updates,Virus,Disabled, Disabled)
Broke down the Commands menu in Config Wizard for easier navigation.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=SetAutoLogonUser(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=SetAutoLogonUser("Name","Password","Domain") Note: Password is optional. If not on domain, use computer name.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=ClearAutoLogonUser(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=ClearAutoLogonUser()
Added function {JSCRIPT}=RenameComputer(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=RenameComputer("Name") Note: Reboot computer to take affect.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=CreateWindowsUser(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=CreateWindowsUser("Name","Password",Administrator) Note: Password is optional. Administrator=true/false. Switch user to take affect.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=DeleteWindowsUser(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=DeleteWindowsUser("Name",true) Note: If second arg is true, all associated files will be deleted.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=SetFirewall(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=SetFirewall(state) Note: true or false for enabled or disabled.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=SetFilePrinterSharing(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=SetFilePrinterSharing(state) Note: true or false to enabled or disable file and printer sharing.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=MapNetworkDrive(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=MapNetworkDrive("Letter","Path",Reconnect) Note: true or false for Reconnect at logon. Note: No path checking is done.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=ShareFolder(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=ShareFolder("ShareName","Path") Note: No path checking is done.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=SetPageFileSize(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=SetPageFileSize(DriveLetter,InititalSize,MaximumSize, NoPageFile) Note: Reboot computer to take affect.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=FormatDrive(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=FormatDrive(Drive,Label,FileSystem,ClusterSize, QuickFormat,EnableCompression) Note: Requires user input during install process.
Added option to dropdown box in Options -> General -> "Eject CD when WPI is finished".
Updated WriteRegKey() to handle all key types properly. REG_MULTI_SZ did not work before.
No special characters are allowed in UID now. Only A-Z and 0-9.
Added command line arg "force" to force the install process. At least one item must be set to Forced for this to work. Usage: wpi.exe force=true
Removed a bunch of code for CorporateIT theme.
Added global variable %userprofileroot%. XP: C:\Documents & Settings Vista: C:\Users Usage: {COPY} d:\UserStuff.txt %userprofileroot%\Mark
Improved the IE6 PNG fix code some more.
Updated images to work with IE6 better.
Fixed bug in Config's commands grid in how it showed some items.
Now checks for changes in the wizards before creating a new file or loading an existing file.
The list of configurations was not being updated in the Details tab.
Updated saving of all options files.
Updated the Ajax code for when checking for an update.
Francesco updated his WPI.exe launcher more. Mainly, the Office reg keys are set before WPI is launched. You won't have to set them in your batch file anymore. FROM NOW ON, USE WPI.EXE TO START WPI.
Removed "Do Office debugger check" option. No longer needed with launcher.
Added "global" flag to setEnvVar(). If true, then variable is system wide. If not, only the current process (WPI installer) and any batch files after will see them, and will clear upon exit.
Created a new way to update the useroptions.js and config.js in a much more user-friendly way. Will make future updates much easier.
The Options and Config wizards are now opened in their own window. This makes Options smaller, but Config larger, to best utilize space.
Updated how often the Dependent Of and Excludes combo boxes get populated. Much faster now when switching items, especially with large configs.
These environment variable are now ceated when WPI is started for use in batch files: %HDD%, �DRV%, %WPIPATH%, %ROOT%, %OSLANG%, %OSLOCALE%.
Added function {JSCRIPT}=removeEnvVar(). Usage: {JSCRIPT}=removeEnvVar("Variable") Note: You don't need to specify the %'s.
Music is stopped before Install Finish sound is played.
Francesco made WPI Launcher that will use the proper 32/64bit MSHTA based on your system. Find it on the main forum thread.
Updated the way the config.js version is checked. Much more flexible for future updates.

New in Windows Post-Install 7.7.0 (Mar 4, 2010)

You will be alerted that your config file is too old. You will need to save your Config file first, then your Options file, IN THAT ORDER, to update them.
All of the themes have been updated slightly; just for the padding around the wizards. You should update yours from the web site if you are not using one of the default ones.
Added 24 128x128 generic .png's in the graphics folder for tooltips.
These images can be found, and added to, in the Graphics/Logos folder.
Fixed some wrong language codes.
Updated the grids with drag-and-drop functionality. Top, Up, Down, Bottom buttons have been removed. Dragging in main config list not necessary so not implemented.
Changed Conditions and Grayed Conditions string gadgets to textareas to show more.
Added a simple HTML editor for the Description in the Config wizard. Waiting for the next version to come out with more features.
Added Accordions and Editors combo boxes to Style tab. Three skins each.
MAJOR updates to the Options and Config wizards.
New Configurations tab in Config wizard. These items were moved
from General tab in Options wizard. These are now specific to the
config file being used. When they were global, all kinds of issues
arose with category sort order, configurations, etc.
Interface tab in Options wizard is gone. Those items are moved to the General tab.
All the gadget layouts in all wizards/windows have been updated.
The wizards sizes have shrunk a little bit.
NOTE: You will be alerted that your config file is too old. You will
need to save your Config file first, then your Options file,
IN THAT ORDER, to update them.
Do Not Load Desktop functionality has been updated.
Updated the Picture handling in the Config Wizard.
Tool tip images can now be placed anywhere. They are not forced to be in the Graphics folder. If no path is specified it will still be assumed the Graphics folder for backwards compatibility.
Updated trimString() to handle network and additional paths properly.
Added function isDesktopLoaded(). (Francesco) Usage: isDesktopLoaded() Returns: true or false
When using "Load desktop before installation starts", if already on the desktop, it will start to install. Before it would wait for a reboot.
Updated Bulgarian lang file.

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New in Windows Post-Install 7.6.0 (Mar 4, 2010)

Updated the Manual.
Added License tab to About window.
Fixed a function name typo: had DriveAvailableSize(), but should have been DriveAvailableSpace().
Added function {JSCRIPT}=CreateShortcut() to Commands menu in Config Wizard to create a shortcut.
Usage: {JSCRIPT}=CreateShortcut("Description","IconLocation","Hotkey",
"TargetPath","Arguments","Destination","Folder")
Description: Shortcut to MyTextFile
IconLocation: C:\Windows\Notepad.exe
HotKey: CTRL+SHIFT+F
TargetPath: C:\Docs\MyTextFile.txt
-or-
TargetPath: http://www.mywebsite.com
-or-
TargetPath: \\server\files\ThisOne.xls
Arguments: -c -q (command line arguments for a program)
Destination: Desktop, Favorites, etc.
Folder: Subfolder in MyDocuments, StartMenu, etc. Can be nested.
Note: Use the wizard to make it, please!
Note: Start Menu places it in the upper section of start menu.
Start Menu\Programs places it in the main section of start menu.
Updated the error output when saving files.
Fixed a bug that would not gray a forced item. Would cause double installations in certain situations.
Fixed bug with WriteRegKey().
Added function {JSCRIPT}=setEnvVar().
Usage: {JSCRIPT}=setEnvVar("USERNAME","Mark")
Note: You don't need to specify the %'s.
Why: Set environment variables for installation paths, users, etc.
Added function getEnvVar().
Usage: getEnvVar("USERNAME")=="Mark"
Returns: The value or if invalid the same name passed.
Note: You don't need to specify the %'s.
Added Bulgarian language. Thank you belivakov.
Added option to dropdown box in Options -> General -> "Do Microsoft Office debugger check". It was always done at startup, but occasionally caused problems. Only needed if installed Office and do not change the keys before WPI is started.
Updated the external modules to the latest versions.
Changed the picture width and height drop-down boxes to string gadgets to allow any size to be used.
The picture width and height are automatically filled in. Change if you wish to scale the picture up or down.
Updated the Language drop-down box to show the language flag and put the text in the matching language.
Added Sounds Scheme tab to Options Wizard to play sounds at critical times. Look in Windows\Media and WPI\Audio\SoundsScheme for samples. The red stop button is there in case you played a long sample and want it stopped.
Removed option "Randomly select theme" from Options Wizard -> Style.
When change themes in the Options Wizard -> Style tab, the settings are now loaded right away and can be changed. No more need to exit the wizard to load the new theme settings.

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New in Windows Post-Install 7.3.0 (Mar 4, 2010)

If you wish to add your own custom functions, if it doesn't already
exist, create a file called userfunctions.js in the WPIScripts folder,
and place your code in it. Then use JSCRIPT={MyFunction()} to call it.
Added more information to the log file.
Fixed bug with quotes not being placed around paths from network
share.
Added function getPointingDeviceID()
Usage: getPointingDeviceID()=="ACPI\PNP.........."
Usage: getPointingDeviceID()=="HID\VID_.........."
Returns: PnP Device ID. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Why: For wireless mice, multi-button mice.
Added function getKeyboardID()
Usage: getKeyboardID()=="ACPI\PNP.........."
Usage: getKeyboardID()=="HID\VID_.........."
Returns: PnP Device ID. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Why: For wireless keyboards, hot keys.
Added function getHDDControllerID()
Usage: getHDDControllerID("PCI\VEN_..........")
Returns: true or false. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Added function getCDBurnerID()
Usage: getCDBurnerID()=="IDE\CDROM.........."
Returns: PnP Device ID. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Why: Determine if install burning software, Light Scribe software, etc.
Note: Could be a CD or DVD burner. See hasDVDBurner().
Note: Combination drives like CDRWDVD drives do not always return
reliable information. Same for USB drives.
Added function getCDBurnerName()
Usage: getCDBurnerName()=="PLEXTOR DVDR PX-800A ATA Device"
Returns: Name of burner. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Why: Determine if install Light Scribe software or not
Advanced Usage: getCDBurnerName().toUpperCase().indexOf("SCRIBE") != -1
Result: if == -1, then SCRIBE doesn't exist, not Light Scribe.
if != -1 (does not equal), then SCRIBE does exists.
This is a simple check of the name for Light Scribe.
Can also check for DVD or something else in the name.
Note: Could be a CD or DVD burner. See hasDVDBurner().
Added function getCDROMID()
Usage: getCDROMID()=="IDE\CDROM.........."
Returns: PnP Device ID. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Why: Determines hasDVDROM(). May have other use. Completeness.
Note: Could be a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. See hasDVDROM().
Added function hasDVDROM()
Usage: hasDVDROM()
Returns: true or false
Why: Determine if install DVD movie playing software or not. Older
computers may only have a CD-ROM.
Added function hasDVDBurner()
Usage: hasDVDBurner()
Returns: true or false
Why: Determine if install DVD only burning software, ie, for movies.
Advanced Usage: hasDVDBurner()
Result: There is a burner and it is a DVD burner. Short cut method.
Advanced Usage: getCDBurnerName() != "n/a" && !hasDVDBurner()
Result: There is a burner but it's not a DVD burner, so it's just a CD burner.
Added function hasDVDDrive()
Usage: hasDVDDrive()
Returns: true or false
Why: Shortcut to determine if there is a DVD ROM or burner, but doesn't
say what kind of drive.
Same as: hasDVDROM() || hasDVDBurner
Added function getHDDControllerID()
Usage: getHDDControllerID("PCI\VEN_..........")
Returns: true or false. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Note: There could be multiple controllers, so you have to know the ID
of the one you are checking if exists or not.
Note: This is only useful for installing support software, not the
driver itself
Items with very long names will not be cut off and will see an
ellipsis, ... , so all the columns stay the same width and no horizontal
scroll bar. If text gets cut off when doesn't need to be, reduce the
number of columns in Options -> General -> Number of columns.
Updated all installer.css files.
Created LIVESTRONG and PinkRibbon themes.
Created Accordion theme. The navigation system may be used later in
the main program.
Created Da Vinci theme to show customization of themes.
Updated {EXTRACT} to handle wildcards better.
All reg keys are now deleted to prevent any cross-contamination.
The reg keys that store the paths for options and config files are now
deleted when quit and after install is complete.
Updated getOSver() and getOSeditionID().
Usage: getOSeditionID()=="Home Basic Premium Edition"
*****
NOTE: getOSeditionID() now has Edition in all returned values. You will
need to update your conditions.
*****
If on XP, getOSeditionID() will return
"Home Edition"
"Professional Edition".
If on Server 2003, getOSeditionID() will return
"Standard Edition",
"Enterprise Edition"
"Web Edition"
"Datacenter Edition"
"Itanium Edition".
If on 2K, getOSeditionID() will return
"Professional Edition"
"Server Edition"
"Advanced Server Edition"
"Datacenter Edition".
Updated the command line args parser. Wasn't accepting quotes in path
names.
The font installer now checks if the font already exists so don't get
any verification alerts to overwrite it.
Installer can not be started if a wizard is open.
Updated some of the audio player function calls.
Added option to Audio Player to copy the Audio folder to your
harddrive when installation starts. This should prevent any skipping or
slowing of reads from DVD.

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Renamed Corp_WindowsXP theme to CorporateIT.
If check "Insert condition values or examples" checkbox, Conditions
and Grayed Conditions will fill in values based on your computer or an
example string will be entered to show how to use a function.
Updated pngbehavior.htc. It is now only loaded when needed. Some
themes now require IE7 or higher.
Added a new tag for themes that require a minimum version of
Internet Explorer. It must be on line 4.
Example: mritter_euDock requires IE7+
Note: don't put a space before meta.
Conditions tab in Information window now shows some details based on
your computer.
Updated the Commands, Conditions/Grayed Conditions combo boxes to full
menus.
Added Hardware tab to Information window (Alt+G).
Added Change Log tab to About window.
Added function getBaseBoardManufacturer()
Usage: getBaseBoardManufacturer()=="ASUSTeK Computer Inc."
Returns: Name of motherboard manufacturer
Added function getBaseBoardModel()
Usage: getBaseBoardModel()=="K8VSEDX"
Returns: Model of motherboard
Added function getVideoControllerID()
Usage: getVideoControllerID()=="PCI\VEN_.........."
Returns: PnP Device ID. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Added function getSoundDeviceID()
Usage: getSoundDeviceID()=="PCI\VEN_.........."
Returns: PnP Device ID. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Added function getNetworkAdapterID()
Usage: getNetworkAdapterID()=="PCI\VEN_.........."
Returns: PnP Device ID. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Added function getWirelessNetworkAdapterID()
Usage: getWirelessNetworkAdapterID()=="PCI\VEN_.........."
Returns: PnP Device ID. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Added function getModemID()
Usage: getModemID()=="PCI\VEN_.........."
Returns: PnP Device ID. See Alt+G Hardware tab.
Added function getSystemEnclosureType()
Usage: getSystemEnclosureType()=="Laptop"
Returns: Laptop or Desktop
Note: This cannot be checked by WMI, so it is based on whether or not a
battery exists and a PCMCIAController exists. Not perfect by any means.
Added function getBIOSManufacturer()
Usage: getBIOSManufacturer()=="Phoenix"
Returns: Name of BIOS manufacturer
Added function getBIOSVersion()
Usage: getBIOSVersion()=="PTLTD - 6040000"
Returns: Short string BIOS version
Added function getSMBIOSVersion()
Usage: getSMBIOSVersion()=="2.3"
Returns: Short string BIOS version
Added function getBIOSCaption()
Usage: getBIOSCaption()=="BIOS Version 73.08"
Returns: Long string BIOS version
Added function getSysManufacturer()
Usage: getSysManufacturer()=="Gateway"
Returns: Gateway, Dell,..., To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Added function getSysModel()
Usage: getSysModel()=="MX3231"
Returns: a string with model or To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Added function getSysPCType()
Usage: getSysPCType()=="Desktop"
Returns: Unspecified, Desktop, Mobile, Workstation, Enterprise Server,
Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Server, Appliance PC, Performance
Server, Maximum.
NOTE: Mobile does NOT refer to laptops.
Added function getSysType()
Usage: getSysType()=="x64-based PC"
Returns: x64-based PC, X86-based PC, MIPS-based PC, Alpha-based PC,
Power PC, SH-x PC, StrongARM PC, 64-bit Intel PC, 64-bit Alpha PC,
Unknown, X86-Nec98 PC
NOTE: The 'x' is not always lower-case.
Default description now set to program's name so tooltips won't show
undefined.
Added a filter to the Config Wizard to only display the items in the
selected category. More options to come later.
Took out the default categories to prevent errors with the new filter.
Added a prompt to confirm overwriting existing Options/Configs files.
Updated the CD/DVD drive check again. Should be no more pop-ups
asking to insert a disc 4 times.
Updated Options -> General -> Categories Sort Order to use grid.
Added a check so can't try to save to a CD/DVD.
{EXTRACT} is now handled internally for more control.
Updated Options -> Audio Player to use grid.
When select a DOS command in the command drop-down box it will replace
the current command. There can only be one DOS call per line, so it
assumes you want to change it.
Updated the command string gadget to handle input better and reflect
it in the grid.
Got the buttons to disable properly and not shrink/grow.
Added TerminateProcess() to internally kill a process so no longer
need to rely on tskill or taskkill. This is done in Config wizard.
Usage: {TASKKILL} notepad.exe
Extensively updated the Config Wizard:
Your config file will be updated automatically at first run.
Added a grid for navigation. It is sortable and uses keyboard
shortcuts.
Tabbed the wizard to save vertical space.
Now has unlimited commands per entry.
Registry Before/After are now eliminated. They are now placed as
first and last commands.
To do any other reg edits, pick RegEdit from combo box.
Updated the built-in commands to be encased in { }
ie, {FILECOPY}, {REGEDIT}
This will allow for easier expansion in the future.
More error checking capable in installer.
{TASKKILL} now handles Vista and XP/2000 family properly.
USSF updated to handle only 1 command line.
Quotes will be added when possible when updating.
Main command string gadget updated immensely.
Updated all the possible alert() call with my new Alert() that uses
the built-in windows for a better look and customization, more buttons
possible, self-closing after a set time, etc.
Your chosen options and config files are now remembered and loaded the
next time WPI is started. Since it is saved in a reg key, this only
works from the desktop. Otherwise you still have to use command line
args to specify other files.
Fixed a bug with "Default install path" not being honored.
Fixed some tiny bugs in Options Wizard.
Occasionally USSF would erase the command line. It seems to always be
at the first run. Now WPI runs it when first open Config Wizard to get
it "initialized" properly. No guarantee it will fix the problem.
Updated About WPI window.
Made Install Order gadget only accept numbers.
Removed tabs skin Vista Default Dark. Use DHX Black instead.
Added 2 new buttons skins, DHX Black and DHX Blue.
Added 2 new grids skins, DHX Blue (used to be light) and DHX Black.
Added 12 menu skins for Corp_WindowsXP only.
Added 4 toolbar skins for Corp_WindowsXP only.
Added 3 new tab skins: Glassy Blue, DHX Blue, and DHX Black.
Created a new layout for the Config Wizard with a new grid and tab
system. Not usable on 800x600 resolution.
Moved several options around in the Options Wizard.
Fixed a few bugs when saving a totally blank config.
New option: Options -> General -> Verify before installing if started
from harddrive. If checked, will verify that you really want to do an
install process if started from harddrive. Will not ask, even if
checked, if started from cd/dvd. Prevent accidental installs when
editting config.
When hit Abort in the installer, there is now an option, Open WPI,
that will abort the installer and re-open WPI.
Improved the way the installer aborts when user halts the install
process. It used to finish all the commands in the current item. Now
it stops immediately.
Some virus scanners were complaining that USSF is a virus. It is not.
It has been recompiled without UPX compression and can be decompiled for
inspection.
Added a check so can't switch to/from Options/Config editors directly
without closing the editor first.
Changed the way path variables are handled a little. %root% or
%root%\ and �rom% or �rom%\ are acceptable now.
Fixed Execute Before/After to properly set paths (%wpipath%, %root%)
and quotes.
The shell window is now not shown (flashed) for DOS commands and
RegEdit entries.
Took out XML error message when doing Internet check at startup.
Updated code for all possible resolutions for ResChange.
By pure chance, midiboy needed to turn on script debugging in IE to
send me a bug report. By doing this, it cured the problem of Office
causing WPI to do an internal restart. Now WPI checks 2 reg keys and
turns debugging on when started, closes itself, re-launches itself to
let reg keys take affect, and back off if that was the original state
when exits. This may also cure other mysterious anomolies people have
encountered.
NOTE: The above only works on the desktop. When starting at RunOnceEx
you must change the reg keys before WPI is started. The scripts and
launchers are provided on the forum.
Custom fonts placed in the theme folder will now be installed
automatically. Any number of fonts may be added, but they must occur
between the theme version line and line:
Windows Post-Install Wizard
Fixed 2 bugs dealing with random theme selection. Windows theme can
now be deleted.
Added Shuffle to audio player.
Added to installer window: Count up timer; current item number of
total number of items (5/25); computer name and user name.
Cleaned up the reboot code that had some code that was no longer
needed, changed the way the log file was written, and several other
small updates. This should prevent the installer from hanging on the
"Could not open rb_config.js" error message.
Fixed a bug in the installer that would show the category line again
after a reboot.
Now using JavaScript to install fonts internally. In the Tools
folder, Fonts/fontinst.exe and Fonts/fontinst.inf have been removed and
the Fonts folder moved to Graphics/Fonts. All the fonts in this folder
will be installed if Tools -> Install fonts is checked.
getOSver() returns 08 for Server 2008.
Updated getOSver(), getOSeditionID() and getSPver() checks by using
WMI.
Updated the cdrom check by using WMI.
Added function getFirewallProduct()
Usage: getFirewallProduct()==""
Returns: name of firewall software/hardware registered with Windows
Security Center.
Added function getAntiVirusProduct()
Usage: getAntiVirusProduct()=="AVG Anti-Virus Free"
Returns: name of antivirus software registered with Windows Security
Center.
Got the grid colors to alternate properly and highlight the item that
is being hovered over

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Added check boxes to Execute Before/After to enable 64bit processing
of scripts or RegEdits.
Right click in text gadgets is back
32/64bit shutdown.exe is now specified. Fixed a small bug with it.
Fixed a bug dealing with network share paths.
Shrunk and re-aligned the media player in the installer. This made the
window shorter, also.
Added XP_06 progress bar.
Added Vista Dark tabs.
Made installer window 86 pixels narrower.
Added a Grids combo box to customize the grid skin. There are 7 skins.
Now using grids to display large amounts of information, such as in
the Information window (Alt+G).
Added 7 new Windows skins.
Added First and Last links on the main page for quick jumping.
Added a check box to Config wizard: Enable 64bit processing.
Checking this will use the 64bit versions of RegEdit and cmd.exe
(for scripts), if on a 64bit system. It will not affect how a program is
installed. It is still beta.
Config text input boxes moves cursor to end when pick from
drop-down boxes.
Added 2 more slider skins: default and Vista.
Made internet check an option in General -> Options.
An absolute path, not just Graphics folder,
can be set for program icons.
Added an online update check button in About WPI.
Norwegian manual from rogergh. Thanks!
Fixed in the installer, after a reboot, the Success text was black,
not green.
Made sure that ./Common/imgs/spacer.gif is used everywhere,
not the one in the theme folder.
Added to Options -> General -> Options: Load desktop before
installation starts. This will make WPI launch after the desktop is
fully loaded.
Use this with caution:
1) Install Windows, WPI is launched before desktop loaded,
timer counts down or Begin Install, desktop loads, installation starts.
2) WPI started from desktop, timer counts down or Begin Install,
WPI closes, installation will not start until system rebooted and the
desktop loaded.
Updated Sort Order list box to be like audio player box.
Added to Config -> Commands: RegDLL, UnRegDLL, and INF.
RegDLL calls: regsvr32.exe /s %dll%
UnRegDLL calls: regsvr32.exe /u /s/ %dll%
INF calls:
rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 %inf%
(%dll% and %inf% are your chosen files)
Added to Options -> General: Default install path.
This allows you to choose what path is used by default, or a
custom path, for all the Config entries.

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Now cleans up after itself after an aborted installation and a restart and not continue installation.
Fixed the long loading time of large config.js files.
Added Style tab to the Options wizard. you Can select from 11 different Windows skins, 5 Tabs skins, 7 Sliders skins, 32 Buttons skins, 17 Cursors (mouse pointers), 11 Progress bars, 12 installer backgrounds, 6 installer logos
Localized more strings.
Added line at end of installer log -
Number of failed installations: 24
You can quick look here to see if all went well or had errors.
Streamlined all of the themes. All css data is now loaded in WPI.hta.
Took out Extra Width and Extra Height gadgets for installer window. It is a fixed size now. Can be put back if people want it.
Took out 16 redundant images from every theme.
Removed optionbg from all themes. It was a redundant picture.
Moved all common images to either the common\imgs or the graphics folders.
Added JSCRIPT=TimedWaitForDelete(delay,file,secs) to wait for a file to be deleted. This can be used to check if an installer temp file has been deleted. delay=num secs before start checking, give the installer time to start.
JSCRIPT=TimedWaitForDelete(10,"C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe",10)
Added JSCRIPT=TimedWaitForFile(file,secs) to truly wait for an installer to finish. This can be used to check for the existance of the program's icon or exe before doing a reg tweak.
JSCRIPT=TimedWaitForFile("C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe",10)
Added JSCRIPT= to commands to execute a JavaScript function.
JSCRIPT=alert("Opens a window")
JSCRIPT=WriteRegKey("HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\WPI\\WPI_Rocks",1,"REG_DWORD")
Fixed bug dealing with RestartComputer not working if a %reboot% was done.
Fixed bug dealing with no default log file reg key being written.
About WPI is now opened in an internal window like below.
The manual is now opened in an internal window like below.
The Alt+G information page now opens in an internal window. This window can be moved and minimized when working in Config wizard to see all the functions and how to use them.
Added Corp_WindowsXP theme. This was a seperate entity called WPI Corporate but decided to merge the two together. This theme is meant to look just like a regular Windows window with menus and tool bar. No fancy graphics. Meant to be used in a business setting where crazy graphics are not needed. Be sure to use "Show window border" in Options -> Window.
Fixed several bugs, updated a ton of code, streamlined code, etc......
Updated the volume slider. Skinnable.
Took out 2 checks for CDROM. If can't find WPI.hta on an actual CD/DVD drive then cddrv (�rom%) defaults to %wpipath%.
Added function isInstalled()
Usage: isInstalled("Adobe Reader 8.1.2")
Returns: true or false
WARNING: This could take from 5 to 30 seconds for each check!
Does not work on Windows 2003.
Added function ConnectedToInternet()
Usage: ConnectedToInternet()
Returns: true or false
Added function getmshtaBits()
Usage: getmshtaBits()==64
Returns: 64 or 32
Updated the buttons to CSS buttons. Can be customizable in the Buttons
folder in Common/imgs/Buttons. Change name in the theme style sheet.
Size is important!
Added function getOSeditionID()
Usage: getOSeditionID()=="HomePremium"
Returns: HomePremium, Ultimate,... or "Not found"
Updated the installer:
Whole new look and feel. More professional looking.
List of commands is scrollable
Each item is broken down by rega, commands, regb
No longer using images for success/failed.
Window and list are wider
Current command line shown at top of list box
The list will add the latest item to the bottom and scroll it in to
view. If move scroll bar up to see previous entries, it will stay there.
Scroll back down to bottom to resume scrolling.
Fixed a bug when creating a new Options file it would error at
SortOrder line. (t4user)
Fixed a bug in the paths not inhereting their parent path properly.
Fixed a "bug" in the OSLang code.
Now defaults to English if none specified.
Added function getOSlocale()
Usage: getOSlocale()=="English - United States"
Returns: English - United States
Start to use: getFileVersion() and getDriveLetters(), lower-case get
instead of GetFileVersion() and GetDriveLetters(). Both will still work.
Added function getTotalRAM()
Usage: getTotalRAM()>512
Returns: 1024 (megabytes)
Added function getFreeRAM()
Usage: getFreeRAM()>300
Returns: 512 (megabytes)
Added function getFileType()
Usage: getFileType("C:\test.txt")=="PNG Image"
Returns: "" or type, ie, "Text Document"
Added function getFolderSize()
Usage: getFolderSize("C:\windows\")>10000
Returns: number of bytes or -1 if not exists
Added function getFileSize()
Usage: getFileSize("C:\test.txt")>100
Returns: number of bytes or -1 if not exists
Added function FolderExists()
Usage: FolderExists("C:\test\")
Returns: true or false
Added function DriveAvailableSpace()
Usage: DriveAvailableSpace("C:")>75 or DriveAvailableSpace("C:\")>75
Returns: 150 (gigabytes) or -1 if not exists
Added function DriveTotalSize()
Usage: DriveTotalSize("C:")>=100 or DriveTotalSize("C:\")>=100
Returns: 150 (gigabytes) or -1 if not exists
Added function DriveFileSystem()
Usage: DriveFileSystem("C:")=="NTFS" or DriveFileSystem("C:\")=="NTFS"
Returns: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, or null.
Added function DriveShareName()
Usage: DriveShareName("X:") or DriveShareName("X:\")
Returns: null or a name like "\\server\share".
Must be a mapped network drive.
Added function DriveVolumeName()
Usage: DriveVolumeName("C:") or DriveVolumeName("C:\")
Returns: "" or a name. C:\ is usually blank.
t4user translated the manual into French. Thanks!
Dynaletik translated the manual into German. Thanks!
Added "Window Coordinates" to Window tab which allows:
Custom window width and height
Open main window at specified x y coordinates
Open installer window at specified x y coordinates
Pick "Custom..." from drop-down box to enabled text gadgets.
Added command line args:
theme=Evil_Vista no spaces!
resolution=1024 the width
800 = 800x600 12802 = 1280x720
1024 = 1024x768 12803 = 1280x768
1280 = 1280x1024 12804 = 1280x800
1400 = 1400x1050 1440 = 1440x900
1600 = 1600x1200 16002 = 1600x1024
1920 = 1920x1400 1680 = 1680x1050
19202 = 1920x1080
Fixed bug in Config wizard not opening Other... text box for category.
Fixed a minor bug picking which language for the manual.
Added function getComSpec()
Returns: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe
or other appropriate path.
Added function getArchMHz()
Usage: getArchMHz()>1800
Returns: 2002 (2GHz)
Return: 1496 (1.5GHz)
Added function getNumProcs()
Usage: getNumProcs()>1
Returns 1, 2, 4, etc.
Added function getArchIdentifier()
Returns: x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 8
Returns: x86 Family 6 Model 13 Stepping 8
Added function getArchNameStrings()
Returns: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+
Returns: Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor 1.50GHz
Added function getArchName()
Usage: getArchName()=="AuthenticAMD"
Returns: AuthenticAMD, GenuineIntel, etc.
Added function getBits()
Usage: getBits()==64
Returns: 32 or 64
Added function getArch6432()
Usage: getArch6432()=="AMD64"
Returns: AMD64 or NOT_DEFINED.
Added function getArch()
Usage: getArch()=="AMD64"
Returns: x86, AMD64, or IA64 (Itanium).
Added to Tools tab: Time stamp log file.
The log file can now time stamped:
WPI_Log_2008.06.02_22.36.34.txt
for testing purposes. Keep an eye on the log path,
it can fill up quickly!
The log file command lines are now 1 line for easier reading.
Updated Installer.hta to deal with css better.
Updated "About WPI" code to auto-update.

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Quotes are now put around the command paths so spaces in the path will be taken care of.
Created a new "built-in" manual. Only 50% done.
Options -> Miscellaneous tab eliminated. Log gadgets moved to Tools tab. Use Multi Defaults checkbox moved to Installer tab. Show Extra Buttons checkbox removed.
WPI now can detect if it was started from a CD/DVD or a harddrive. If started from hdd then the extra buttons (Options, Config,....) are shown. If started from CD/DVD then they are automatically hidden. No more forgetting to turn it off when burn a UACD.
Added two new commands for Config wizard: RegKeyExists() and RegKeyValue() for use in Cond and GCond statements. RegKeyExists("HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareWPITheme") returns true or false. RegKeyValue("HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareWPITheme")=="Glossy"
Removed all code for Media Player in WPI main window. It is still available in the install window.
Added an icon in Config wizard to access Universal Silent Switch Finder to easily find the switches. Arguments are not allowed, just the plain path. Sadicq totally re-wrote USSF, gave it an interface, and incorporated it with WPI so can send the switches directly to the command line. PEiD is no longer needed. Four new images in the themes folders: USSF_Out.jpg, USSF_Over.jpg, USSF_Down.jpg, USSF_Disabled.jpg. NOTE: WPI and your archives folder must on the same partition!!!
WPI used to add the (backslash) to system variables, it now does not to be more like native Windows environment.
A list of the global variables is now saved in the log file.
There are some extra sound files in Audio -> Beeps folder. Copy one to your theme folder and rename to TimerSound.wav
Added to Options -> Installer: 'Start beep at t-minus seconds. To customize when to start count-down beep. Set to 0 to not play sound.
Added a check box in Options -> Installer: 'If grayed condition is true, disable the check box'
Fixed a bug dealing with grayed condition not setting the text color correctly.
Added %sleep% to make WPI pause for x seconds. Put it on a command line: %sleep% 10 . For a 10 second delay. The command window can't be hidden at this time.
Added %reboot% to force a reboot at anytime. Put it on a command line. ( %reboot% Reboot immediately / %reboot% 10 Reboot after 10 seconds / %reboot% 15 -c "A message why" Reboot after 15 seconds and show a message )
Michael Mims (Zorphnog) updated the installer to allow for a reboot during the installation process. This will allow for drivers to be installed or user settings to be changed, reboot, install the rest of your software.
Sadicq fixed a bug in the Config wizard dealing with adding a new category it would duplicate what was already there.
InstallProgBar.png and TimerProgBar.png are now two seperate entries in the wpi.css and installer.css files. Can have two different images.
Updated the Options tabs to a better version that is AJAX based. This changed the theme files yet again.
Fixed a bug dealing with forced items not being re-checked when hit Exit and Force Install is checked. Caused by Zorphnoq's update below (not his fault).
The tool tip style is now theme independant. A new file is saved in the theme folder, wpi_style.js, for each theme's tips. Your current settings will be saved the first time you go in to the Options wizard.
David Di Certo wrote code to get the operating system's language TLA for use in the installer as a variable %oslang%. It can be used like this in a
command line: WindowsXP-KB918899-x86-%oslang%.exe
Fixed a bug dealing with the audio player in the Classic theme.
Eliminated generate.js by moving the code to core.js and installer.js. Also cleaned up some of the function calls that were repetitive.
The gcond[] statement in config.js is now only saved if changed from the default: FileExists('%programfiles%').
Fixed another bug in the timer if set to 0 in command line args or in user options.
Fixed a bug in the count down timer

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Created built-in installer with progress bar and embedded MediaPlayer. There are no known problems with MSI installers.
Created new Config Wizard with only one set of gadgets. This greatly reduces the time required to render the config because it used to duplicate the 240 lines of code for each program. Hence, if you have 100 programs, it would take 24,000 lines of code and a lot of time to display.
Changed the base theme .htm and .css files to reflect the above changes. It now checks for the minimum version required. This will require all previous themes to be updated.
All .htm files have been cleaned up and MANY coding errors fixed.
All source files have been cleaned up and MANY MANY errors corrected.
Most of the code has been touched and updated to reflect new changes.
Re-arranged some of the control buttons.
Re-arranged most of the gadgets in Options Wizard to group similar items better.
Added: Disable category check boxes. So can't select entire catetgory with one click. User request.
Added new version of Tip Message. Removed old flevPersistentLayer() code. Smaller and cleaner code. This also changed the Style[] flags a bit.
In Tools folder is a demo of Tip Message to show the possibilities by simply changing the Style[] tags.
Added option to disable showing of tool tips.
Moved Text Indent from Config Wizard to Options Wizard so it gets set globally. Having the option for every program is redundant and wastes code/memory.
Config Wizard is now "smarter". Example: if picture not specified then child gadgets are disabled and values not saved in config.js file.
Using the built-in WPIPath() instead of the ".commonxxxxxx.yyy" method.
CD check now checks for the existance of 3 files. The absolute path check looks for 2 files now.
Added MAKEDIR command to go along with FILECOPY, DIRCOPY, and RENAME.
Added an extra bug tracker. Still not perfect but better than what was available.
Moved all the global variables from their respective .js file into main.js to group them all together. Easier check for duplicate names and for future enhancements.
Moved all .js files into WPIScripts.
Fixed bug in themes/wpi.htm in selecting the proper 'load_checks'. It worked for defaults, but not a specified name.
Updated bug with cat and config drop-down box selection.
Removed Reload button from Options Wizard due to a snag in the way the config lists drop down box needs to be updated.
Options Wizard: config list and check on load gadgets now work together.
Changed timer='yes'; and ReallyForce='yes'; to true/false statements. WPI still checks for both for backwards compatibilty. More consistant with rest of options.
Took out smallbart.gif and smallbarb.gif in the themes.
Removed appsPerInstallWindow. No longer needed since not using RunOnceExe.
Removed all the 'var' tags from the useroptions.js file. Redundant.
Removed sorting option. It now always sorts the items in their category. Now it checks if installByCategory=true, then it installs in the order the items are listed in the windows (sortorder[]). Else, it will install by user's specified order.
Category checkbox is now checked at start if all sub-items are checked by default.
Updated ExtractArgs() and installer to allow spaces in path name.
Spread the Options out across 4 tabs: Interface, Installer, Tools, and Miscellaneous, to un-crowd the window. This is especially usefull on screens less than 1280x1024.
The new Tools tab includes: Execute Before, Execute After, and Restart Computer.
All the * Yes * No radio boxes have been replaced with single checkboxes.
Added Exit buttons to all the config wizards. Still can click on the button again to toggle back to main display.
Fixed a bug with ReallyForce. When hit Exit, it would install everything that was checked, not just what was set as forced.
WPI now checks for a minimum version of useroptions.js. This is due to the changing of several option's names. The old file will have to be deleted and a new one saved.
WPI now checks for a minimum version of audio.js. Updated how the file is saved. The old file will have to be deleted and a new one saved.
WPI.hta now internally sets and deletes the Registry keys it needs to run properly.
WPI now internally changes the screen resolution, depth, and refresh rates. Added new gadgets to Options->Tools.
WPI now internally installs fonts needed for themes and system use. Added gadget to Options->Tools.
With the above updates, WPI.cmd is no longer necessary. Run WPI.hta direct.
Moved, and updated, the Audio Wizard from a stand-alone screen into the Options tabbed screen. This removes the Audio Player button from the main window. This also made saving the audio list much smaller so it fits inside useroptions.js. audio.js, audiowizard.js, and audiowuizardtemplate.htm have been deleted.
Added file requesters to all options that could use it. Had to "trick" the system into not showing the textbox associated with the button. The only draw-back is that the file requester is read only, so can't set a default path and if the user cancels a file selection, it uses the last known selection. So it will throw in a previous selection if hit Cancel.
Updated the config wizard a bit to line up the horizontal rule.
Config wizard now handles pictures better: sets defaults sizes and text locations.
The config editor now automatically replaces drive letters with �ROM% to make it a bit easier for you. ex: C:InstallAdobe.zip -> �ROM%InstallAdobe.zip
The install window now has a style sheet associated with it in the Themes folder. Basic items like fonts and colors can be changed. WPI still controls the font size of the programs listing text.
By making the install window a normal window, the audio had to be removed and the old external audio player is used.
Added Extra Width and Extra Height gadgets to the Options -> Installer tab to increase the size of the install window if needed for longer text or larger fonts. The window does not resize automatically. Needed for localization.
Seperated all the Show Optional Buttons to their own option to show only what you want to see.
Added to Options -> Miscellaneous, Log Installation process. Useful for error checking of path names and such.
Re-arranged the Config wizard gadgets into a more logical order.
Added DELETE to the list of built-in commands.
If no install order specified then entries now start at 900,000 instead of 5,000 to allow for for category numbering.
When go into the Options or Config wizards, the Begin Install button is hidden so you are forced to save your work or toggle out before you can begin installing.
Fully themed the installer window via the style sheet installer.css. Images are now in the Themes folder: InstallBg.jpg, InstallProgBar.png, InstallSuccess.gif, InstallFail.gif, InstallPartial.gif
Added check boxes for Execute Before/After to disable them for testing purposes.
Split part of main.js code into core.js to have the basic routines available for installer.hta and wpi.hta in smaller chunks. Made each of those files smaller; removed redundant code.
Themed the count down timer. Uses InstallProgBar.png for the image.
Every text is now localized, with the exception of a few error messages.
If the useroptions.js file does not exists, a set of default settings will be saved.