[Majoram]

Hi,

I'm just setting up my winnt.sif file for an unattended install and I'm try to understand (for curiosity and for tweaking) the items listed under the [Components] section.

I know nLite can remove most things manually. I still want to know though.
I have also tried searching these forums and googling and everything i've found is mostly vague for the more obscure stuff.
I have also read the ref.chm file as well.

Anyone know where I can find something somewhat more descriptive?

Examples:
1. chat - Specifies whether to install the Chat feature.
huh?? what chat feature? commandline or application?

2. appsrv_console Specifies whether to install the Application Server Console.
ok this one I can tell it seems important but i'm curious what it does or what is dependent on it.

Any ideas , links etc would be appreciated!

[InTheWayBoy]

Got this from the guide...under the detailed winnt.sif section:

http://unattended.ms...onents_list.txt

As far as what each item means...that's a toss up. Trial and error is a good friend, or you could try googling the term with a few keywords and see whats what. Most of the time, those entries have some form of entry in the the Add/Remove Windows Components application...

This post has been edited by InTheWayBoy: 09 September 2005 - 01:34 PM

[Majoram]

InTheWayBoy, on Sep 9 2005, 02:31 PM, said:

Got this from the guide...under the detailed winnt.sif section:

http://unattended.ms...onents_list.txt

As far as what each item means...that's a toss up. Trial and error is a good friend, or you could try googling the term with a few keywords and see whats what. Most of the time, those entries have some form of entry in the the Add/Remove Windows Components application...
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yup I read the unattended site already as well. It's got most of them.

I found out what Application Server console is from microsoft though.

Application Server console: provides a central location from which you can administer your Web applications. To open the Application Server console, in Manage Your Server, click Manage this application server.

That finally makes more sense to me. Now I know it seems safe to disable at least.

Thanks for the advice at least. I figure trial and error would be my only choice in the end.

[InTheWayBoy]

Yeah, wish I had a better answer than that...maybe someone will post a previous thread or something that explains more. Good luck!

[Majoram]

InTheWayBoy, on Sep 9 2005, 03:41 PM, said:

Yeah, wish I had a better answer than that...maybe someone will post a previous thread or something that explains more. Good luck!
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Maybe if I make enough headway I can do a full list and post it.
Wonder if it would matter to anyone though?

[InTheWayBoy]

It would be nice...but I think most people don't really utilize that feature too much. I personally only use it for the following:

[Components]
msmsgs="Off"
msnexplr="Off"
indexsrv_system="Off"
fax="On"
OEAccess="Off"

Which are all pretty easy to figure out. But hell, don't let that stop ya...the more info the better!

[gunsmokingman]

Here is the components section i use for my winnt.sif
on sp2 some of these have change, but I have not had any
problems using these.

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[Components]    Calc=On
    Deskpaper=On
    Dialer=Off
    Dtcnetwork=Off
    Fax=Off
    Fp_extensions=Off
    Fp_vdir_deploy=Off
    Freecell=Off
    Hearts=Off
    Iis_ftp=Off
    Iis_htmla=Off
    Iis_doc=Off
    Iis_inetmgr=Off
    Iis_internetdataconnector=Off
    Iis_nntp=Off
    Iis_pwmgr=Off
    Iis_serversideincludes=Off
    Iis_smtp=Off
    Iis_smtp_docs=Off
    Iis_webadmin=Off
    Iis_webdav=Off
    Iis_www=Off
    Iis_www_vdir_printers=Off
    Iis_www_vdir_scripts=Off
    Iis_www_vdir_terminalservices=Off
    Indexsrv_system=Off
    Inetprint=Off
    Licenseserver=Off
    Media_clips=On
    Media_utopia=On
    Minesweeper=On
    Mousepoint=On
    msmsgs=Off
    Msnexplr=Off
    Mswordpad=On
    Paint=On
    Pinball=Off
    Rec=On
    Rootautoupdate=On
    Rstorage=On
    Solitaire=On
    Spider=On
    Templates=On
    zonegames=Off