Office(R)Tool Project

Discussion in 'Microsoft Office' started by Dark Dinosaur, Nov 6, 2021.

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Change brand name or not ?

Poll closed Dec 26, 2021.
  1. No, keep it like that

    148 vote(s)
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  2. Yes, officeRTool need fresh name

    49 vote(s)
    24.9%
  1. Dreuzel

    Dreuzel MDL Member

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    had a problem tried on other machine version 2024 seemed towork (but lost my machine other reason)
     
  2. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    Now it less depending on this certutil .. should not be a problem anymore
     
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  3. bjf2000

    bjf2000 MDL Expert

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    I don't see that this was answered. Does anyone know? It's not just PP, but Word, etc. Since there's obviously a server-side component to this, I'd be a little surprised if it's possible.
     
  4. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    Since Ms have plans to kill vbs too
    I will add PS alternative method
    But .. it this method is way slower

    Before long time I already added check if vbs package exists
    So all I have to do .. it's little upgrade to the code
     
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  5. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    #1945 Dark Dinosaur, Jan 3, 2024
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    Done. [v10.2]
    now support PS as a fail-safe just in case
    MS will get crazy ...
    (first, it will be optional,
    then... remove it. )
     
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  6. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    I successfully separated it completely
    It can run with no .vbs file
    Even install licence and product key
    Can work via special ps1 file now
    ( No need ospp slmgr etc )

    Even removed the all vbs folder
    It's still Work fine .
    Terminal size change fine
    maybe upload it tomorrow
     
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  7. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    Test on canary build now for 1 hour, Update the download links again.
    I think this check is the best so far, since the only thing that was removed \ added -
    is the vbscript.dll file
    so if MS will kill the VBS engine eventually, this vbscript.dll file will not exist anymore.

    Code:
      :: In future builds this Capability might be removed completely
      if not exist "%windir%\system32\vbscript.dll" (
        set "WMI_PS=true" )
      cscript .vbs | %MultiNul% find /i "There is no script engine" && (
        set "WMI_PS=true" )
     
      :: check if exist such Capability and install it [if necessary]
      (DISM /Online /Get-CapabilityInfo /CapabilityName:VBSCRIPT~~~~ | %MultiNul% find /i "State : Not Present") && (
        set "WMI_PS=true"
        echo *** Restore VBSCRIPT~~~~ Capability
        %MultiNul% DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:VBSCRIPT~~~~
      )
    
     
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  8. jshames

    jshames MDL Novice

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    Windows Defender kills this every time I run it now...have to go into history and restore the x64.dll file
     
  9. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    i can try use upx on them, or add fake signature, maybe it will work
     
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    #1950 Dark Dinosaur, Jan 5, 2024
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  11. Dreuzel

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    retried the officeRTool instalation, but claims download corruption on all officeRtools related packets (all versions))
     
  12. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    Upload image
     
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  13. Dreuzel

    Dreuzel MDL Member

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    yes downloaded with rev 4 (jan 2024) ex managed to load iso ... "there was a problem with the iso if independent run ; using officeRttool Package unusabl redo download.... when attempt to install
     
  14. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    Ok
    Will check at home
    Listen to fake karaoke :D

    First thing to check --
    Download folder.
     
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  15. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    -> Redo download [1.?????]
     
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  16. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    since I add an option for PS just in case
    I think to add an option to use WMIC
    but that will be another time
    so .. if not found vbs engine.
    will try WMIC ... if not find wmic too
    will try PS instead
    and it will show what engine it choice
    most of the things work.
    only install the license not ..

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    #1957 Dark Dinosaur, Jan 8, 2024
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  18. IVIic

    IVIic MDL Novice

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    Thank you so much for continuing work on this project. This has been one of the most important pieces of software I have ever used in my life.
    People like you and those working on projects like this are actual living, breathing heroes who make this planet just that much better.
    Geuinely you are contributing to making life for many humans much better. Especially in spite of the many people and coorporations that only seems to constantly try to make life worse.

    You are setting yourself up for the best karma, brownie points, afterlife etc. Whatever you believe in or don't believe in.

    You have my continued thanks for being a person who has made a positive difference here on earth.
     
  19. Dark Dinosaur

    Dark Dinosaur X Æ A-12

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    #1959 Dark Dinosaur, Jan 10, 2024
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    Thank for the nice words
    corporations works for money, nothing is free
    And PowerShell will be the future scripting language
    I didn't like it at first, it is what it is
    It's make your life easier for some tasks
    Let's say it

    I don't think I will do auto restore wmic & vbscript engine in next version
    It can be changed in setting or manual or via features [Canary only]
    If Ms doesn't want it, keep it that way :cool:

    And also,
    Modern computers can run ps1 wmi scripts as fast as vbs scripts,
    Fine for me ..
     
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  20. gefexad

    gefexad MDL Novice

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    Hello, what's the correct way to install/activate office 365 with OfficeRTool? The online installer doesn't offer that option
    Any help will be appreciated