OEM Recovery Partition Creator for Windows

Discussion in 'MDL Projects and Applications' started by AnarethoS, Sep 11, 2010.

  1. AnarethoS

    AnarethoS MDL Expert

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    Thaks all for your comments.

    For the capture time, I doubled-checked and the capture process is only run once.
    Also, there is no easy way to "hide" the "Please Wait image".

    Here is the "old way" (before Progress Indicator)
    -AutoIt Script hide the main windows and show the "Please Wait" image
    -AutoIt Script call a CMD (bacth) file that start IMAGEX (with other stuff)
    -When the script complete, AutoIt show back the menu

    Here is the "new way" (new Progress Indicator)
    -AutoIt Script hide the main windows and show the "Please Wait" image
    -AutoIt Script call a CMD (bacth) file that start another AutoIt script that start IMAGEX with the progrss indicator. When the capture/apply process complete, the rest of the original CMD (bacth) file is executed.
    -When the script complete, AutoIt show back the menu

    To hide the "Plase wait" message, I would have to move everyhing from my CMD (batch) script into AutoIt, an I don't want to do that (too much time to retest averything after, etc.)


    Also, please note that the progress indicator CAN NOT be translated. I hardcoded the english strings in it. Anyone can understand theses simple english string. Also, making it translatable, I would have to wait for the new settings.ini from everyone or push a new version everytime someone will add this translation. I a version 3 has to come to life, I will make it translatable :)
     
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  2. AnarethoS

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    Ok, Beta 2 is out.
    Only a new Wallpaper (more generic) and no more SC% showned while capturing.
     
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  3. AnarethoS

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    Yes, the XML will let you chose which version of Windows to install. The "tag" for HomePremieum is there because the XML file was originaly done for that version.
     
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  4. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Thanks for the info, very much appreciated!

    This tool just keeps getting better :p
     
  5. luky

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    AnarethoS Test Beta-2 OK and without error. The only way forward to the finale.
     
  6. AnarethoS

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    Ok. 2.0.7 is out. Same as Beta2. Just name change.
     
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  7. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Nice one. Like i said ill rewrite the guides but my arm hurts like hell so it has to wait.
     
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  9. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    207 Beta 1 works fine, sure im using another av then NIS but ill download and scan..

    Edit: Avira antivir says its all green, try scan with virustotal.com
     
  10. roirraW "edor" ehT

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    Thanks for checking it. I'll do that now.

    Edit: Upload by URL worked. Indeed, it says it's clean.
     
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  11. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Well we can trust Anarethos anyway:) His previous releases are perfect. Maybe he has a clue to why NIS reacts to 2.0.7..
     
  12. roirraW "edor" ehT

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    Oh, I'm sure he wouldn't purposefully introduce anything bad into it, either. I figure whatever he packaged it with is the culprit. That's happened often enough with other things. Maybe that had an upgrade and is why there's a difference in behavior with my AV.
     
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  13. AnarethoS

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    I packaged it with WinRar.
    My EXE file in it are packaged with AutoIt2Exe, using UPX to compress the EXE. I found that some AV tag UPX compressed file as virus. In the next release, I will not compress the EXE.
     
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  14. roirraW "edor" ehT

    roirraW "edor" ehT MDL Addicted

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    Thank you very much!
     
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  15. jhdezjr

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    Dude this is amazing, so helpful since I have friends and family that their PCs always break down. Thanks a bunch! :D
     
  16. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Oyeah this tool is real nice! Too bad i cant fully test it. Im too f****** poor!
    Ill have to charge ppl i help :p
     
  17. AnarethoS

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    Why? Simply put a password on the recovery tools. When the computer broke, bring it back to home, boot into recovery tools, enter the password and re-install. Then, charge 80% of your regular price :p
     
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  18. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Im too poor, my computer suck and im jobless..
    They are bringing their crap to my place hehe.

    Only 80% oO
     
  19. AnarethoS

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    Nah, I meant :
    1- When they bring the computer the first time, Install Windows 7, creator the recovery partition WITH a password. Delete the icon to launch recovery tools from Windows. Charge full price.
    2- When they come back (virus, home-made time-bomb, etc.), boot into the recovery partition, restore. Take 3 time less time. Charge again (maybe less, or not, up to you)
    3- Enjoy your money :D
     
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  20. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    now i get it hehe...