[larciel]

ok here's my problem

i install a clean winxp sp2 no nlite w/ .NET 1.1 w/ hotfix included by astalavista.

copy the files from OXP SP3 cd i made along w/ a .cmd file and .mst file

shrunk it, it worked on that PC, but it doesn't work when i test it on other pc.

i made the order so OXP installs right after .NET 1.1 (to make a same environment as the original pc)

i haven't tried to change the version.. it was different

so after i change shrink.ini . you telling me i have to reinstall windows to get it to work? (now shrink pauses if i tried to shrink)

[larciel]

and one more question.

does it matter where the .MST file was created from ?

i created .MST in my main PC .. (bloated w/ softwares) and just use that .mst in other clean computer.. i don't think it's much of a problem.

[RoMzi]

Venator

The version number

[Version]
Number=11.0.6361.0

I get it from YOUR attached .MST file, so you should use the exact code that I posted and do not change anything.

I did not install the .NET program for my second step, just Windows.

You can do the extraction of the office from CD and you can make the .MST file on another computer but you must use the same Office 2003 program. The .MST file just tell the original office installer wihch aplications will be installed in silent mode and which not and will not do anything to your office.

So extract the office on your main computer, create the .MST file on your main computer, then put this complete folder somewhere on your other clean computer and run the shrink process using the shrink.ini with correct version number.

[Astalavista]

7zip pdf has been updated.

[Venator]

RoMzi, on Feb 16 2005, 10:08 AM, said:

So extract the office on your main computer, create the .MST file on your main computer, then put this complete folder somewhere on your other clean computer and run the shrink process using the shrink.ini with correct version number.
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This is exactly the procedure I've followed, but even with your ini code I can't shrink my office.
Could all of these problems be caused by the fact I slipstreamed office 2003 sp1? I've followed exactly the instructions on the unattended website, then made my unattend.mst, and tried to shrink.
Thanks for your help
Venator

[Astalavista]

pls read this

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?act=At...pe=post&id=4874

[Venator]

Astalavista, on Feb 16 2005, 03:25 PM, said:

pls read this

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?act=At...pe=post&id=4874
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nothing useful there... (to me, at least, and not to solve my problem)

[Astalavista]

sorry... maybe someone else can help u. hehehhee

[buckeyeXP]

hello everyone... i know it has been a while...

Im cooking up something new, a bigger and better office shrink:

• Ability to create an Administrative Installation Point
  
• Slipstream service packs and other updates
  
• Obviously the ability to shrink office
  
• Hopefully ability to 7zip baised on Astalavista's guide

I just started working on this, it is about 25% done.

No promises yet but i want to try and eliminate the need to run shrink on a clean system (i.e.: virtual machine) and hopefully eliminate language problems.

ill keep everybody posted with my progress...

[larciel]

looking forward to it!

i've given up this project for now..

yesterday, i just tried my .exe file .. and SETUP worked!

i uninstalled it, and tried it again.. it didn't work ..

unless i can know exactly what the problem is, i can't hang on this forever

[lilweirddude]

buckeyeXP, on Feb 16 2005, 02:23 PM, said:

hello everyone... i know it has been a while...

Im cooking up something new, a bigger and better office shrink:

• Ability to create an Administrative Installation Point
  
  
•   Slipstream service packs and other updates
  
  
• Obviously the ability to shrink office
  
  
• Hopefully ability to 7zip baised on Astalavista's guide

I just started working on this, it is about 25% done. 

No promises yet but i want to try and eliminate the need to run shrink on a clean system (i.e.: virtual machine) and hopefully eliminate language problems.   

ill keep everybody posted with my progress...
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

yay cant wait

[Astalavista]

buckeyeXP, on Feb 17 2005, 04:23 AM, said:

hello everyone... i know it has been a while...

Im cooking up something new, a bigger and better office shrink:

• Ability to create an Administrative Installation Point
  
  
  
•   Slipstream service packs and other updates
  
  
  
• Obviously the ability to shrink office
  
  
  
• Hopefully ability to 7zip baised on Astalavista's guide

I just started working on this, it is about 25% done. 

No promises yet but i want to try and eliminate the need to run shrink on a clean system (i.e.: virtual machine) and hopefully eliminate language problems.   

ill keep everybody posted with my progress...
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?act=ST&f=80&t=36580&st=0
Please view the new pdf guide your name is mentioned!
I can't wait for the new release heeheehhe
But honestly i am too lazy to do it ... again.

[larciel]

after running 7zscb.exe .. my office2003.exe becomes 270KB . and gives me unspecified error.

da heck ?

[Astalavista]

dude... wat is up with that... lol

[larciel]

what does those small .exe file w/ smiley face supposed to do anyway?

[Astalavista]

what? there is no smiley face using office shrink but there is on my 7zip guide.

so unless u post there i wont reply

[larciel]

used the 7zscS. method and it worked!

at least on the computer i did slip stream.. let's see if the .exe file installation works on my VMware and other computers.

*rubs hands*.. lol i hope this is beginning of some light for me in this topic.

[larciel]

I did edit shrink.ini file and edited the ver. # and name.

but i did get 'office is already shrunk' message, but it worked fine for me

good luck ya'll , keep trying and you'll get it.

[keytotime]

Wow sounds great

[Telenut]

Nide tool, but the instructions are not verry clear.
So you have to use it on a clean install, does this means: windowsXP SP1 without any update? Or will it work on a fully patched windows XP SP2?

How about the updates of office, can they be included?

And when do you have to run the program?

First make an unattended version of office (create the mst file)
Can this be done with a slipstreamd version of office (with al the updates?)

And when I finaly have done a clean install of windows, do I have to run your program before installation of office?

And after running your program, what will I get? Will the source files be reduced, and do I have to copy them to use in a new unattended CD?

(yes yes, like many others I'm a newbie... And I spend too mutch time reading al the comments in postings )