[5eraph]

5eraph's Internet Explorer 8 Addon
Version: 2012-01_1

Goal:

This addon slipstreams Internet Explorer 8 and its updates directly into an NT 5.2 x64 source.

Details:

• Intended for Windows XP/2003 x64 SP2, with or without localization via MUI packs.
  
• SP2 is required to use this addon. The following old SP1 files in the original installer have been omitted for compatibility with RVMi:
  browseui.dll, shdocvw.dll and shlwapi.dll
  wbrowseui.dll, wshdocvw.dll and wshlwapi.dll
• All files are from the SP2QFE branch, where applicable.
  
• Tested in VirtualBox 4.1.8 throughout development.
  
• Tested with and without my update pack.
  
• Integrates with RyanVM Integrator 1.6 and nLite 1.4.9.1.

Credits:

Sereby, YumeYao, MrNxDmX, OnePiece, Kurt_Aust, ricktendo64

Downloads:

• Due to MSFN rules regarding direct links to Microsoft executables, please visit the mirror topic at ryanvm.net for AddOn download links.
  
  Tweaks INI including all my preferred tweaks. Requires an IE8 addon above.
  Compress for use with nLite. (DETAILS)
  
• Link: entries_IE8Tweaks.ini
  Size: 5.67 KB
  MD5: e64a48d27b845af446670e82a421b4e1

Updates Included in v2012-01_1:

Note: Bulleted updates can be verified with QFECheck, if it exists on your system.

High Priority Updates:
• KB2510531 - MS11-031 - VBScript Scripting Engine v5.8
  
• KB2544521 - MS11-052 - Vector Markup Language
  
• KB2618444 - MS11-099 - Internet Explorer - Cumulative

Optional Updates:
• KB2632503 - JScript Scripting Engine v5.8

Additional Updates:
KB2293762 - ConnectRetries registry fix (machine-wide)

• KB2598845 - Compatibility View list update (October 25, 2011)

Notes:

Having never created an IE7 addon—mostly due to laziness—this addon was particularly challenging to create. Being the last on the scene has its benefits, though. There's plenty of material to study from others who know what they're doing.

Everybody credited above played a huge part in the creation of this addon, even if only passively. Sereby for always being first, and for having the easiest addon to study for structure. YumeYao and MrNxDmX (NR) for their cleverness in using delayed file renaming to avoid errors in SetupErr.log. Honorable mention goes to OnePiece and nonno fabio for having the genius to create an uninstallable addon and an IEx addon creator, but, alas, they were much too difficult for me to study.

All tweaks previously included within the IE8 addon have been removed and placed in entries_IE8Tweaks.ini. Integrate the INI as is to include all my preferred tweaks—they're fully commented and tested—or edit as you see fit. Tweaks must be in INF format and will be applied to all users.

This post has been edited by 5eraph: 11 January 2012 - 04:10 AM

[5eraph]

Changelog:

[2012/01/11 10:10 UTC] - 2012-01_1


Optional update KB2632503 added.

[2011/12/14 16:15 UTC] - 2011-12_1


High priority update KB2618444 replaced high priority update KB2586448.

[2011/10/29 12:30 UTC] - 2011-10_2


Additional update KB2598845 replaced additional update KB2447568.

[2011/10/12 21:15 UTC] - 2011-10_1


High priority update KB2586448 replaced high priority update KB2559049.

[2011/08/11 19:15 UTC] - 2011-08_1


High priority update KB2559049 replaced high priority update KB2530548.

[2011/06/15 23:00 UTC] - 2011-06_1


High priority update KB2530548 replaced high priority update KB2497640.
High priority update KB2544521 added.

[2011/04/15 18:40 UTC] - 2011-04_1


High priority update KB2497640 replaced high priority update KB2482017.
High priority update KB2510531 replaced high priority updates KB976662 and KB981332.

[2011/02/10 17:35 UTC] - 2011-02_1


High priority update KB2482017 replaced high priority update KB2416400.

[2010/12/16 00:25 UTC] - 2010-12_1


High priority update KB2416400 replaced the following updates:
• High priority update KB2360131,
  
• Additional updates KB2325737-v2 and KB2422556-v2.

[2010/11/26 07:40 UTC] - 2010-11_2


Additional update KB2447568 replaced additional update KB2362765.

[2010/11/17 11:30 UTC] - 2010-11_1


Additional update KB2325737-v2 added.
Additional update KB2422556-v2 added.

[2010/10/16 07:05 UTC] - 2010-10_1


High priority update KB2360131 replaced the following updates:

• Additional updates KB982164-v2, KB2275828 and KB2300135-v2,
  
• High priority update KB2183461.
Additional update KB2362765 replaced additional update KB982664.

[2010/09/16 23:20 UTC] - 2010-09_1


Additional update KB2300135-v2 replaced additional update KB2257386.

[2010/08/11 22:25 UTC] - 2010-08_1


Additional update KB982664 replaced optional update KB982632.
High priority update KB2183461 replaced additional update KB982063-v2 and high priority update KB982381.
Additional update KB2293762 added.

[2010/08/02 23:50 UTC] - 2010-07_3


Additional update KB982164-v2 replaced additional update KB982375.
Additional update KB2257386 replaced additional update KB982663-v2.
Additional update KB2275828 added.

[2010/07/15 00:50 UTC] - 2010-07_2


Additional update KB982375 added.

[2010/07/14 03:25 UTC] - 2010-07_1


Additional update KB982663-v2 added.

[2010/06/10 22:30 UTC] - 2010-06_1


Additional update KB982063-v2 added.
High priority update KB982381 replaced the following updates:
• High priority update KB980182,
  
• Additional updates KB981303 and KB982064.

[2010/05/27 19:15 UTC] - 2010-05_2


Optional update KB982632 replaced optional update KB980302.

[2010/05/12 02:45 UTC] - 2010-05_1


Additional update KB982064 added.

[2010/04/14 09:45 UTC] - 2010-04_1


Additional update KB981303 added.
High priority update KB981332 added.

[2010/03/31 08:10 UTC] - 2010-03_2


High priority update KB980182 replaced high priority update KB978207.

[2010/03/23 23:30 UTC] - 2009-03_4 and 2010-03_1


Both addons were made more compatible with Windows 2003 x64.
• XP-specific IE.inf has been removed in favor of directly editing the existing file in the source through [ExtraFileEdits].
  
• Enhanced Security Configuration (IE Hardening) now functions correctly in Windows 2003.
  
• Corrected the following error in SetupErr.log when installing Windows 2003:
  
  

  Error:
  Setup was unable to process some components because of the following error in section DefaultInstall of information file ie.inf:
  The system cannot find the file specified.
  


Updates specific to v2010-03_1:
• Optional update KB980302 replaced optional update KB978506.

[2010/02/24 07:00 UTC] - 2010-02_1


High priority update KB976662 replaced high priority update KB971961.

[2010/01/26 19:45 UTC] - 2010-01_2


Optional update KB978506 replaced optional update KB975364.

[2010/01/21 23:10 UTC] - 2010-01_1


High priority update KB978207 replaced high priority update KB976325.

[2009/12/10 19:00 UTC] - 2009-03_3 and 2009-12_1


INF code cleanup in both addons.
• Simpler MOVE commands are used for delayed file replacement instead of "PendingFileRenameOperations". As consequences, the files are replaced earlier—at T-13 instead of first logon—and the files are renamed independently of other pending system file rename operations. (Thanks again, YumeYao. )
  
• All line indentation (whitespace) has been removed. This should make the file somewhat smaller. nLite should no longer find whitespace to remove; therefore, it should no longer need to edit almost every line of the file.
Updates specific to v2009-12_1:
• High priority update KB976325 replaced high priority update KB974455 and additional update KB976749.

[2009/11/08 01:20 UTC] - 2009-10_2


Optional update KB975364 replaced optional update KB973874.
Additional update KB976749 added.

[2009/10/14 22:45 UTC] - 2009-10_1


High priority update KB974455 replaced high priority update KB972260.

[2009/10/05 03:45 UTC] - 2009-03_2 and 2009-09_1


Quick Launch issue corrected in both addons.
Updates specific to v2009-09_1:
• High priority update KB971961 added.
  
• High priority update KB972260 replaced high priority update KB969897.
  
• Optional update KB973874 replaced optional update KB971930.

[2009/06/25 09:35 UTC] - 2009-06_3


Optional update KB971930 replaced optional update KB971180.

[2009/06/14 13:30 UTC] - 2009-03_1 and 2009-06_2


v2009-03_1 released containing no updates or tweaks.
• For users of Kurt_Aust's guide who prefer to slipstream updates individually.
All tweaks removed from IE8 addons.
• entries_IE8Tweaks.ini now applies all tweaks I prefer and can be easily edited to suit.

[2009/06/10 11:25 UTC] - 2009-06_1


High priority update KB969897 added.
Added a disabled tweak to prevent the prompt to install Windows Search 4 when typing in the address bar.

[2009/05/27 14:05 UTC] - 2009-05_3


Optional update KB971180 replaced optional update KB969497.
Implemented an improved method to prevent errors in SetupErr.log.
• Should prevent nLite from causing the same errors when it updates files in this addon.
Added the following search providers to [Tweaks.AddReg] as disabled tweaks:
• Google (default), Microsoft Support Search, Wikipedia (en)

[2009/05/18 02:00 UTC] - 2009-05_2


"Web Slice Gallery" and "Suggested Sites" links in the Links Bar now work correctly. (Thanks again, Sereby. )
Corrections to special folders attributes code. (Thanks, OnePiece. )
Added [NeededComponents] section to entries*.ini for better nLite compatibility. (Thanks, johnhc and Sereby. )
Enhanced "Add or Remove Programs" code to show proper icon.
Added better disabled tweaks to [Tweaks.AddReg] and removed tweaks that don't work.

[2009/05/12 08:00 UTC] - 2009-05_1 - Initial release.

This post has been edited by 5eraph: 11 January 2012 - 04:10 AM

[johnhc]

5eraph, thanks for your AddOn. It is a great step forward. I included it in my latest build and install (VMware Server) and have no errors in Setuperr or System Log. I have used IE8 very little, but fine so far. I do have a couple of questions. Trying to understand how these Real AddOns are constructed, I extracted Sereby's 3 IE8 AddOn. In his entries inf he has the following two lines to protect the IE core from removal via nLite:

[NeededComponents]
185,187

Are these not needed in yours? Sereby also included KB968220, I think. I could not find it in yours. Can we integrate this update via nLite after your AddOn? Thanks for your comments but especially thanks for your AddOn. Have fun, John.

[5eraph]

You're welcome.

Both are good questions.

While I like to consider myself proficient in creating addons that work with both nLite and RVMi, I'm more accustomed to RVMi addons (I'm also a part-time developer of RVMi). The [NeededComponents] section is specific to nLite, and should prevent you from removing components that are necessary for the addon to function. In this case those components are:

185 = Internet Explorer Core
187 = Internet Explorer

I will be adding the [NeededComponents] section to the next release of this addon. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

I have created this addon in such a way that nLite shouldn't have a problem updating most of the files included. I paid particular attention to the files normally included in the IE cumulative updates and KB968220. If nLite has difficulty later on with certain files then I will endeavor to make later versions of the addon more compatible with nLite's file update process. But you should know that the update I have included, KB969497, obsoletes KB968220; you don't need to add it, and nLite should tell you so if you try.

[johnhc]

5eraph, thanks much for your reply. I did not realize that KB968220 was superseded. Thanks, John.

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-05_2. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-05_3. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-06_1. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-06_2 and released 2009-03_1. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[johnhc]

5eraph, I ran nLite and have similar results, even though I removed my really large tweak (IE settings). Attached are my .ini, Last Session and the last of the nLited 5erie8.inf. It makes no sense to me. Your tweaks that I commented out are present and mine are not. I must be doing something really stupid and obvious, but I don't see it. Thanks for your help. Enjoy, John.

EDIT: I should add, that again nLite indicated that the .ini was over 50 MB and that your original tweak is in the same folder as mine with the name 5er_Original_entries_IE8Tweaks.ini. Perhaps nLite is processing that.

EDIT2: I just installed a rebuilt ISO (on VM) with no IE tweaks (except my .reg files) and IE8 seems OK but I have some other problems of unknown origin at this time.

This post has been edited by johnhc: 17 June 2009 - 01:47 PM

[5eraph]

You aren't compressing the INI, johnhc. For nLite to process it correctly, the INI must be the only INI in the folder in which it is placed, or it must be compressed. It seems that my original INI is in the same folder as yours and nLite is integrating mine instead of yours. Try the following addon; it works for me.

Attached File(s)

•  johnhc_IE8Tweaks_Addon.7z (1.83K)
  Number of downloads: 33

This post has been edited by 5eraph: 17 June 2009 - 04:55 PM

[johnhc]

5eraph, thanks for the reply. The reason I did not compress my .ini is what I reported earlier. When I tried that with my large .ini, the 5erie8.in_, was exactly the same as when I ran my uncompressed .ini. I will separate the files so that I have only my tweaks (7z) in the folder and try that. Right now I am chasing a completely separate and weird problem on my VM, so I will not get the tweaks tested tonight. Thanks again, John.

[johnhc]

5eraph, I tried making another ISO with my tweaks file, compressed and placed in a folder alone. During integration of the tweak file I received the attached error. I also attach my Last Session. Thanks, John.

[5eraph]

I'll also need to see your compressed tweaks file so I can reproduce the error.

[johnhc]

5eraph, I have attached the file. The hash of the uncompressed file (7-Zip) is the same as the hash of the uncompressed file you attached in your last reply. I just looked in my 5ERIE8.IN_ and it is not modified by nLite - not surprising, I guess considering the error. I also noticed a rvmtmp folder in my source folder containing the tweaks file. Thanks, John.

[5eraph]

Problem found.

The file name of the archive must not contain the word "entries". Try a file name of "IE8Tweaks.7z". It works for me.

To summarize: For nLite to process the Tweaks INI correctly...

• ...it must be compressed/archived. If it is not archived you will experience the following symptoms:
  
  • Any folders in the same directory as the INI file will be copied to AMD64.
    
  • If any other INI files exist in the same directory then unpredictable results may occur. The intended INI may not be processed and you may receive errors from nLite.
  
  
• ...the file name of the archive must not contain the word "entries". If it does then nLite will not decompress the archive, nLite will not find the Tweaks INI file, and you will receive the following error from nLite:
  
  

  nLite said:

  H-Object reference not set to an instance of an object. [...]

A details link to this post has been added to the first post regarding this issue. Thanks for your help in troubleshooting this, johnhc. Please let me know of any other problems.

This post has been edited by 5eraph: 02 August 2010 - 06:01 PM

[johnhc]

5eraph, great! It looks like this process is fraught with problems. Thanks much for chasing them all down. I will build an ISO shortly and update this post as to the results. Thanks, John.

EDIT: I built an ISO with your altered tweaks ini and with my two large tweaks (IE8 settings, about 2500 lines total) added and installed it on my VM. All seems to work well. Thanks much for your help! Enjoy, John

This post has been edited by johnhc: 20 June 2009 - 08:41 AM

[5eraph]

Glad to hear it.

[johnhc]

5eraph, you mention on page one that QFECheck was used to verify updates. I have DLed (Windows DL Center) both the x86 and x64 versions and had no luck. The x64 version (really IA64) says it is not compatible with my OS (makes sense) and the x86 version says it cannot find Hal.dll if I execute the DLed file, and "SP2 but no updates" if I execute QFECheck.exe inside. Do you have a source of one that works on XP x64? Thanks, John.

[5eraph]

The latest known version of QFECheck.exe can be found at KB823393 in the MPSRPT_PFE.exe package. Within you will find an x64 version of QFECheck as well as x86 and IA64 versions—IA64 is short for Intel's Itanium architecture and is not the same as AMD's x86-64 or Intel's EM64T, generically known as x64.

You can also find it in my update pack.

This post has been edited by 5eraph: 22 June 2009 - 01:43 PM