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it's still too long winded
why can firefox make some simple installation with EZ switches?

[`Felix`]

Shak, on Feb 13 2005, 01:58 AM, said:

Hey felix,

I just 'tested' it out on my VPC setup i have.  First i removed uninstalled firefox from the add/remove in CP, deleted the firefox directory from program files, and deleted the folder for mozilla from my user/application data folder.  I ran the silent file to install it all and it seemed to work, but after it finished, when I launched firefox (from the desktop), it opened but without any extensions showing.

I checked tools -> extensions and i saw all of them there, but I could not go into the options of any of them.  I was able to install them.

ANy idea why this may have happened?  Does it only work when you add it to your cmdlines  or runonceex?
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Shak,

No ideas why your custom install is not working correctly. I have tried to duplicate your issues here without success. Are you using vmware or similar to create your custom install? I have tested with VMware and all works fine.

[`Felix`]

^_^, on Feb 13 2005, 04:38 AM, said:

it's still too long winded
why can firefox make some simple installation with EZ switches?
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You will need to talk to Mozilla.org about that.

[Astalavista]

Actually there is a msi that u can download and use the /qn switch.

but beware... after x number of uses. it will ask u to register or send feedback. and if u dont do what it is asking u to do. it will go into a loop

[grandzebu]

Hi everybody,
I found a small bug in CreateProfile.vbs and FFDeploy.vbs
Microsoft localize the name of the desktop folder and a path such C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\desktop\Firefox become C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\Bureau\Firefox in a French Windows version. I suppose it's the same problem with German, Spanish, Russian ..... versions.
Other trick: I install my extensions with the -install-global-extension switch of Firefox
GZ

[Astalavista]

u wont hv that problem if u use my technique

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showto...92&#entry231092

[hj_fr]

What about if a new version is out ?

With this deployment, if a new version of Firefox is out ? Shall we uninstall the current version on the PC ? Or can we install the newest version on the older ?

[Shak]

`Felix`, on Feb 13 2005, 04:45 AM, said:

Shak, on Feb 13 2005, 01:58 AM, said:

Hey felix,

I just 'tested' it out on my VPC setup i have.  First i removed uninstalled firefox from the add/remove in CP, deleted the firefox directory from program files, and deleted the folder for mozilla from my user/application data folder.  I ran the silent file to install it all and it seemed to work, but after it finished, when I launched firefox (from the desktop), it opened but without any extensions showing.

I checked tools -> extensions and i saw all of them there, but I could not go into the options of any of them.  I was able to install them.

ANy idea why this may have happened?  Does it only work when you add it to your cmdlines  or runonceex?
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Shak,

No ideas why your custom install is not working correctly. I have tried to duplicate your issues here without success. Are you using vmware or similar to create your custom install? I have tested with VMware and all works fine.
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Felix,

I'm using Virtual PC trial edition. I am not quite sure why Its not installing perfectly.. maybe I need to delete all registry settings before the install? Before using your technique I had it install firefox alone and it worked, but no extensions or settings so I uninstalled it, deleted the program files folder for it, and the folder in my docs / settings folder. Maybe there were some registry settings that I needed to delete?

If you want I can upload my install and you can check it out, see if it works alright with you.

Thanks,

Shak

[`Felix`]

hj_fr, on Feb 15 2005, 04:11 AM, said:

What about if a new version is out ?

With this deployment, if a new version of Firefox is out ? Shall we uninstall the current version on the PC ?  Or can we install the newest version on the older ?
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes you can install any new version over the top of the current one and that will pick up your existing settings.

If you are creating a new deployment file, then i suggestion a clean install on a clean machine.

[`Felix`]

grandzebu, on Feb 13 2005, 09:46 PM, said:

Hi everybody,
I found a small bug in CreateProfile.vbs and FFDeploy.vbs
Microsoft localize the name of the desktop folder and a path such C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\desktop\Firefox become C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\Bureau\Firefox in a French Windows version. I suppose it's the same problem with German, Spanish, Russian ..... versions.
Other trick: I install my extensions with the -install-global-extension switch of Firefox
GZ

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks for the information - very helpful. I am speaking with the developer of FFDeploy about obtaining the source code and then further improving the product and making an all in one creator. I will attempt to address this issue if he allows me to continue working on his code.

[`Felix`]

Shak, on Feb 15 2005, 06:34 AM, said:

Felix,

I'm using Virtual PC trial edition.  I am not quite sure why Its not installing perfectly.. maybe I need to delete all registry settings before the install?  Before using your technique I had it install firefox alone and it worked, but no extensions or settings so I uninstalled it, deleted the program files folder for it, and the folder in my docs / settings folder.  Maybe there were some registry settings that I needed to delete?

If you want I can upload my install and you can check it out, see if it works alright with you.

Thanks,

Shak
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Shak,

I peronsally use Vmware, the ms solution was not to my liking. I would suggest that you start with a completely clean vm and and clean default install of Windows. Then install Firefox and any extensions and themes you want - Then create your deployment file.

I have tested the guide process many times and it has worked everytime without fail, however i do run on a clean version of windows each time.

[Shak]

Okay, I guess I will have to try and install VM Ware too. Just curious but can I access the internet with VMware? I can't with VPC for one thing. If so then I can set up the extensions that I need and everything on the new install and deploy that.

Btw, what is the program called from vmware that I am looking for, i've gone to their website once and its way too complex, I can't seem to find out what software is what.

Thanks alot.

[`Felix`]

Shak, on Feb 16 2005, 07:21 AM, said:

Okay, I guess I will have to try and install VM Ware too.  Just curious but can I access the internet with VMware?  I can't with VPC for one thing.  If so then I can set up the extensions that I need and everything on the new install and deploy that.

Btw, what is the program called from vmware that I am looking for, i've gone to their website once and its way too complex, I can't seem to find out what software is what.

Thanks alot.
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes you can access the internet with Vmware and you can get it from here VMware Workstation 4.5

[iwod]

Hi, i am wondering if any could tell me what is wrong. When ever i run the .vbs script i get an error

Invalid root in registry key"HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Licenses\4d5.....
Line 32
Char 1
Code 80070002
Source: WshShell.RegRead

[`Felix`]

iwod, on Mar 18 2005, 06:08 PM, said:

Hi, i am wondering if any could tell me what is wrong. When ever i run the .vbs script i get an error

Invalid root in registry key"HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Licenses\4d5.....
Line 32
Char 1
Code 80070002
Source: WshShell.RegRead
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

try the following command: cscript scriptname.vbs

[iwod]

i got

C:\Documents and Settings\Edward\Desktop\Simple-FFDeploy\ffdeploy.vbs(32, 1) Ws
Shell.RegRead: Invalid root in registry key "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Licenses\4D55365
-6ABE-11cf-8ADB-00AA00C00905\".

[nujackk]

`Felix`, on Feb 5 2005, 08:19 PM, said:

Shak, on Feb 6 2005, 10:07 AM, said:

Hey Felix, great idea and tutorial you have here. I can't wait to try it out but I am encountering a problem.

Hi Shak,

Ok thanks for identifying the issues. I have fixed them and updated the ffstuff.exe file. You can just leave the firefox.sfx file in the same folder as your deployment files - if you want to have it in the winrar folder - just make a change to the !makeSFX.bat.

If you have any other issues or questions let me know
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am getting this same problem, and I don't seem to find a file called ffstuff.exe, where am I supposed to get it.
Thx

[`Felix`]

nujackk, on Apr 19 2005, 02:54 PM, said:

`Felix`, on Feb 5 2005, 08:19 PM, said:

Shak, on Feb 6 2005, 10:07 AM, said:

Hey Felix, great idea and tutorial you have here. I can't wait to try it out but I am encountering a problem.

Hi Shak,

Ok thanks for identifying the issues. I have fixed them and updated the ffstuff.exe file. You can just leave the firefox.sfx file in the same folder as your deployment files - if you want to have it in the winrar folder - just make a change to the !makeSFX.bat.

If you have any other issues or questions let me know
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am getting this same problem, and I don't seem to find a file called ffstuff.exe, where am I supposed to get it.
Thx
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Try reading here

[nujackk]

`Felix`, on Apr 19 2005, 12:02 AM, said:

nujackk, on Apr 19 2005, 02:54 PM, said:

`Felix`, on Feb 5 2005, 08:19 PM, said:

Shak, on Feb 6 2005, 10:07 AM, said:

Hey Felix, great idea and tutorial you have here. I can't wait to try it out but I am encountering a problem.

Hi Shak,

Ok thanks for identifying the issues. I have fixed them and updated the ffstuff.exe file. You can just leave the firefox.sfx file in the same folder as your deployment files - if you want to have it in the winrar folder - just make a change to the !makeSFX.bat.

If you have any other issues or questions let me know
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am getting this same problem, and I don't seem to find a file called ffstuff.exe, where am I supposed to get it.
Thx
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Try reading here
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I did that is how I got to have the same problem shak was having, and there is nothing called ffstuff in the file i downloaded from your link.

when I run !makesfx.cmd i get error saying
cannot open exclude.lst
the system cannot find the file specified

cannot open C:\program file\winrar\firefox.SFX
the system cannot find the file specified.

In your post to shak you say you fixed the problem and updated ffstuff.exe.
I cannot find ffstuff.exe

And when I copy firefox.SFX to the winrar folder. i get

cannot open exclude.lst
the system cannot find the file specified

cannot open comment.txt
the system cannot find the file specified

[Damoz101]

Has anyone tried the switch -ms
Works fine for me
Makes things a hell of alot easier than what you guys are doing