[PROBLEMCHYLD]

I just got my Microsoft plus98 in the mail yesterday.
I want to make a USP with the Diskclean up add-ons 1.2mb and Maintenance wizard 0.1mb
These tools are useful if u don't already have a similiar tool.
I need 2 Know if this is legal and the tools I need to get started.
This will b my 1st project if its legit.

[Eck]

I'm not a lawyer but I think the only way it would be within the bounds of the software use license you purchased by buying the cd would be to only use the software yourself on only one computer being used. That, or selling or giving it away to someone else and removing it from your computer and not making any copies.

As far as the programs themselves, those that you mentioned are what I always uncheck when doing an installation of the Plus! 98 Pack. The screensavers and games are cool, but those disc and registry utilities were old parts of McAfee (after they bought Cybermedia) programs that at one time long ago were useful but now are kind of dangerous. They were designed before Office 2000 and many Internet Explorer technologies. They will recommend as being safe to remove many registry entries that are not connected, but will be connected when called for. And I wouldn't use the version of McAfee VirusScan on there either.

Really, folks are better off with CrapCleaner or jv16powertools than running that old stuff. Newer programs are aware of what should be left orphaned, as they won't be orphaned when called for by programs. Deleting what that old stuff tells you is safe will break things.

Also, some files installed by that Cybermedia stuff actually cause havoc. There's a KB article about how to fix Windows after it will no longer startup after a defragment caused by some of McAfee/Cybermedia stuff being installed. It was fixed in later versions, but now even the last versions of those utilities can destroy Windows just by being installed. Since McAfee discontinued their utility programs there were many updates to 9x OS files and other stuff that these programs just can't deal with.

Lot's of us also use 98SE2ME, installing many Windows Me system files. Windows Me was brought to its knees by McAfee utility programs.

So, if you use the Plus! 98 pack, as I do, please do a custom install and uncheck any of those helper aps it includes. Just install the screensavers, themes, and games. Just trying to save you a format!

[beaker]

And install the Deluxe CD Player too! I made an install for that to work in XP, I think it's the best MS CD Player.

[prx984]

ooh really? you got duluxe cd workin in XP??? i want that lol. i tried to get it to work with the odbc thing but it kept failing i like the cd player. lemme know

-brian

[wizardofwindows]

i liked to try the deluxe cd player in xp post a link friend.thxz u

[beaker]

I'm at my parents now this weekend, so I can't post anything. I can post something when I return home. To let you know ahead of time, I won't include the actual MS files, but I will post the inf/reg files.

[prx984]

K! thnx a lot!

-brian

[beaker]

brian, check your mail... Please let me know if it works!

[prx984]

i sure will. ill get back to you when i try it. (my xp machine is up stairs >.< lol)

-brian

[prx984]

sooooo sorry i didnt respond, but it does work, and very well at that! thank you so much beaker! i dont know where youll want to go from here. but it does work very well! thank you again!

-brian

This post has been edited by brian10161: 11 April 2006 - 04:13 PM

[wizardofwindows]

right on brian can u send cd deluxe player my way or post a link smokeyjoint@hotmail.com

[beaker]

timeless, I'll send you the install files (minus the MS stuff). I'll send you a file list of what you'll need.

This post has been edited by beaker: 12 April 2006 - 02:25 PM

[bristols]

Excellent work, beaker. Could you post inf/reg files and the list of required files here? Otherwise, I think you'll get a lot of requests for them.

If for whatever reason you can't/won't, could you please send them to me via Private Message?

This post has been edited by bristols: 12 April 2006 - 02:35 PM

[wizardofwindows]

no need breaker i made my own exe and figured it out thx all the same. Get it Here Deluxe CD Player For XP

This post has been edited by timeless: 14 April 2006 - 07:12 AM

[beaker]

bristols, I don't want to violate any licensing agreements by posting MS files. I'll post the settings and installation files I've created tonight.

timeless, I'm curious to see what you've done for comparison. I can't download anything at work, but I'll look tonight.

[bristols]

beaker, on Apr 13 2006, 02:23 PM, said:

bristols, I don't want to violate any licensing agreements by posting MS files. I'll post the settings and installation files I've created tonight.

timeless, I'm curious to see what you've done for comparison. I can't download anything at work, but I'll look tonight.

Right beaker. What I meant was the inf/reg files and simply a list of required MS files - not the files themselves, of course.

Look forward to your next post.

[beaker]

bristols, working on a write-up now. More in a bit...

timeless, you might want to work on your installer a bit. It doesn't unregister the dlls upon uninstallation. Also, none of the internet options are working. I didn't try the database functionality, I was afraid it would wreak havoc on my current database. The warez feel of the install was a bit troubling...complete with the add for a site an a file.nfo stating "another quality product" I think I'll stick with the inf/reg method.

[wizardofwindows]

thxz 4 trying it out its quick and neat and it works. send me your stuff lets see your inf reg way. i thought about the reg inf method but thats not my strong suite .lets compare.

[beaker]

All right, I've combined all the reg settings into the inf file itself. I've verified that the Internet, Database and Help functionality are all working with this install. Please let me know if this works or doesn't work for you.

The files you need are:
cdnet.dll
cdopt.dll
cdplay.dll
deluxecd.exe
deluxcd.hlp
deluxcd.chm

I don't know that it's necessary, but I used makecab on each of them, so I have:
cdnet.dl_
cdopt.dl_
cdplay.dl_
deluxecd.ex_
deluxcd.hl_
deluxcd.ch_

Here is the content of the inf file. It looks like there are three lines that the text wraps on in the [AddRegSettings] section. If you can't get this to work, please let me know and I'll upload my copy.

[Version]
Signature="$Windows NT$"
Provider="%beaker%"
DriverVer=04/14/1998,4.10.0.1900


[DefaultInstall]
CopyFiles=Software.SourceFiles,Software.HelpFiles
RegisterDlls=Software.RegDLLs
AddReg = AddRegSettings


[Software.SourceFiles]
cdnet.dll
cdopt.dll
cdplay.dll
deluxecd.exe

[Software.HelpFiles]
deluxcd.hlp
deluxcd.chm


[DestinationDirs]
DefaultDestDir=11
Software.HelpFiles=10,Help


[Software.RegDLLs]
11,, cdnet.dll, 0x00000001
11,, cdopt.dll, 0x00000001
11,, cdplay.dll, 0x00000001


[AddRegSettings]
;reg-root, [subkey], [value-entry-name], [flags], [value]
HKCR,"AudioCD\shell\open\command","",,"%11%\deluxecd.exe /play %1"
HKCR,"cdafile\shell\open\command","",,"%11%\deluxecd.exe /play %1"

HKCR,"CLSID\{E5927147-521E-11D1-9B97-00C04FA3B60E}","",,"CDPlayer Class"
HKCR,"CLSID\{E5927147-521E-11D1-9B97-00C04FA3B60E}\InprocServer32","",,"%11%\CDPLAY.DLL"
HKCR,"CLSID\{E5927147-521E-11D1-9B97-00C04FA3B60F}","",,"CDNet"
HKCR,"CLSID\{E5927147-521E-11D1-9B97-00C04FA3B60F}\InprocServer32","",,"%11%\CDNET.DLL"
HKCR,"CLSID\{E5927147-521E-11D1-9B97-00C04FA3B610}","",,"CDOpt"
HKCR,"CLSID\{E5927147-521E-11D1-9B97-00C04FA3B610}\InprocServer32","",,"%11%\CDOPT.DLL"
HKCR,"CLSID\{E5927147-521E-11D1-9B97-00C04FA3B610}\InprocServer32","ThreadingModel",,"Apartment"

HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Providers\Provider0000","ProviderURL",,"http://www.threeTIX.net/cgi-bin/query.php?certificate=363484E6313B7B286523DEC7A0415F4F3AAD2924B49F4C2D&"
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Providers\Provider0000","ProviderName",,"threeTIX"
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Providers\Provider0000","ProviderHome",,"http://www.threeTIX.net"
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Providers\Provider0000","ProviderUpload",,"http://www.threeTIX.net/cgi-bin/upload.php?"


HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\PerUser_CDPlayer_Inis","Version",,"4,10,1,1"


HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","CurrentProvider",,"http://www.threeTIX.net/cgi-bin/query.php?certificate=363484E6313B7B286523DEC7A0415F4F3AAD2924B49F4C2D&"
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","StartPlay",0x00010001,0x00000000
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","ExitStop",0x00010001,0x00000001
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","DispMode",0x00010001,0x00000004
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","TopMost",0x00010001,0x00000001
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","Tray",0x00010001,0x00000000
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","IntroTime",0x00010001,0x0000000a
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","PlayMode",0x00010001,0x00008ca5
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","DownloadEnabled",0x00010001,0x00000001
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","DownloadPrompt",0x00010001,0x00000001
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","BatchEnabled",0x00010001,0x00000001
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","ByArtist",0x00010001,0x00000001
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","WindowX",0x00010001,0x00000078
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","WindowY",0x00010001,0x00000044
HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\DeluxeCD\Settings","ViewMode",0x00010001,0x00000000

HKLM,"Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\ODBC Data Sources","DeluxeCD",,"Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)"

HKLM,"Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\DeluxeCD","Driver",,"%11%\odbcjt32.dll"
HKLM,"Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\DeluxeCD","DBQ",,"DeluxeCD.mdb"
HKLM,"Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\DeluxeCD","DefaultDir",,"C:\WinXP"
HKLM,"Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\DeluxeCD","DriverId",0x00010001,0x00000019
HKLM,"Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\DeluxeCD","SafeTransactions",0x00010001,0x00000000
HKLM,"Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\DeluxeCD","UID",,""

HKLM,"Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\DeluxeCD\Engines\Jet","ImplicitCommitSync",,"Yes"
HKLM,"Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\DeluxeCD\Engines\Jet","Threads",0x00010001,0x00000003
HKLM,"Software\ODBC\ODBC.INI\DeluxeCD\Engines\Jet","UserCommitSync",,"Yes"

This post has been edited by beaker: 13 April 2006 - 05:42 PM

[prx984]

a big hand to beaker for all the work hes doing on this! the software worked perfectly on my XP laptop and desktop.

-brian