[Release] Internet Explorer 7 English w/Updates (v2.0.4a)

armond · Post by **armond** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:24 pm

marzsyndrome wrote:Guys, guys........... maybe we should wait and see if MS update IE7 to properly support SP3 compatibility, yes?

No. I think that we should wait for IE8. Also, Understand the important of the IE 7 addon. Thanks you MrNxDmX, and all your addon's contributors!

project51 · Post by **project51** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:30 pm

marzsyndrome wrote:Guys, guys........... maybe we should wait and see if MS update IE7 to properly support SP3 compatbility, yes?

The reason why RyanVM forum exists is because we don't wait for MS. We integrate because we want it automatic. We don't wait for MS.
For average Joe, you have Windows Update. You sit back and wait for hours to install it. Then reboot your PC. If you have 7 PC, multiply that waiting hours to 7X.
For computer technitian, it's just that impossible to wait.

MrNxDmX · Post by **MrNxDmX** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:40 pm

If M$ will release an updated version of IE7 installer, i'll update my addons to that release. But till then we have no choice

DeathKnight · Post by **DeathKnight** » Thu May 08, 2008 12:18 am

I did some checking and this may be it. I won't be able to test it anytime soon. I just noticed the date of 5.6.08 today when I was browsing around.

project51 · Post by **project51** » Thu May 08, 2008 12:54 am

DeathKnight wrote:I did some checking and this may be it. I won't be able to test it anytime soon. I just noticed the date of 5.6.08 today when I was browsing around.

They only change the Website's Publishing Date. The file itself remains the same with old IE7 for SP2

jamesdean · Post by **jamesdean** » Thu May 08, 2008 12:58 am

I dont think they actually updated anything. Anyways the digital signature is from August 13, 2007.

marzsyndrome · Post by **marzsyndrome** » Thu May 08, 2008 2:37 pm

If you read the Overview and the System Requirements however, it mentions Service Pack 3 for the first time. Intriguing.

solar · Post by **solar** » Fri May 09, 2008 12:27 pm

First i want to thank you for your nice addon.

The only problem i encounter is that i get 1 error in the QFEcheck screen.
kb947864 needs to be reinstalled.

I did some searching myself and only found out it`s a IE explorer update ( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947864 ) and needs to be updated with MU. But when i check MU there are no updates to install.

What i did:
My installation is a xp sp2 with RyanVM april update pack + this ie7 addon.

Any ideas howto fix this?

Thanks!

crashfly · Post by **crashfly** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:57 pm

It has been reported that WU actually checks file versions, etc rather than the specific way a hotfix was installed.

It has also been reported that QFEcheck *just* checks for specific registration entries which *specifically* tell it whether a hotfix is installed or not.

As of those reports, it has been said that using WU as the 'standard' is better than trying to figure out what QFEcheck wants.

So my take on it is this: if WU does not show any updates, then you are good to go. As for QFEcheck, it probably does not have the proper entries to say the specific hotfix was installed.

solar · Post by **solar** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:19 pm

I also did a qfecheck /v /l
And what i got was:

KB898461: This hotfix should be reinstalled.

The following files are incorrect for this hotfix:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\PREINSTALL\WINSE\WXP_X86_0409_V1\SPMSG.DLL.REF
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\PREINSTALL\WINSE\WXP_X86_0409_V1\SPUNINST.EXE.REF
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\PREINSTALL\WINSE\WXP_X86_0409_V1\SPUPDSVC.EXE.REF

I checked the folder and all files are in place and following the information at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/898461 everyting is installed as it should be.

Should i just ignore it?

crashfly · Post by **crashfly** » Fri May 09, 2008 6:38 pm

I forget which topic it is, but supposedly there is a "fix" for it. Otherwise, it is safe to ignore.

jumz · Post by **jumz** » Tue May 13, 2008 11:15 am

solar wrote:I also did a qfecheck /v /l
And what i got was:

KB898461: This hotfix should be reinstalled.

The following files are incorrect for this hotfix:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\PREINSTALL\WINSE\WXP_X86_0409_V1\SPMSG.DLL.REF
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\PREINSTALL\WINSE\WXP_X86_0409_V1\SPUNINST.EXE.REF
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\PREINSTALL\WINSE\WXP_X86_0409_V1\SPUPDSVC.EXE.REF

I checked the folder and all files are in place and following the information at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/898461 everyting is installed as it should be.

Should i just ignore it?

I also have this.

What's funny is I used OnePiece's addon.

dumpydooby · Post by **dumpydooby** » Mon May 19, 2008 1:59 am

MU is telling me to install KB947864

Nameless Mofo · Post by **Nameless Mofo** » Tue May 20, 2008 8:52 pm

Hi MrNxDmX, does this addon support SP3 yet? If not, are you even looking at it?

Inquiring minds want to know!

crashfly · Post by **crashfly** » Tue May 20, 2008 8:57 pm

Nameless Mofo wrote:Hi MrNxDmX, does this addon support SP3 yet? If not, are you even looking at it?

Inquiring minds want to know!

Technically, none of the IE7 addons can support SP3 because MS does not support IE7 slipstreamed into XP. However .... this addon *does* currently work with SP3 when it is slipstreamed in. Now ... this status of certain updates are in question .... depending on how the *updates* were implemented *with* SP3. Outside of that, this addon is safe to use.

MrNxDmX · Post by **MrNxDmX** » Tue May 20, 2008 9:09 pm

I've modified Turkish version of my IE7 addon and it currently works perfect with SP3, no errors in setuperr.log. After finishing my tests i will update these addons

The changes will be some removals from addon also some inf modifications.

dumpydooby · Post by **dumpydooby** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:36 pm

Awesome. I'm looking forward to it. Your version of IE7 is a lot easier to tweak than the other one.

wireman121 · Post by **wireman121** » Sat May 24, 2008 7:51 pm

MU telling me to install KB947864 as well. Was working with XPSP3 and IE7, in the last week that update showed up on MU. Looks like we need to add it to the pack now...

Nameless Mofo · Post by **Nameless Mofo** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:13 am

dumpydooby wrote:Awesome. I'm looking forward to it. Your version of IE7 is a lot easier to tweak than the other one.

Yeah, not to take anything away from Onepiece (who does awesome work) but I personally prefer the structure and organization of MrNxDmx's addon. And yes, I also tweak his addon for my personal use.

Hats off to you MrNxDmx!

jumz · Post by **jumz** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:03 pm

I apologize in advance If I am not posting in the appropriate thread but has there been an XP x64 or Server 2003 x64 addon of Internet Explorer 7 posted? I checked the appropriate subforms briefly and did not find anything...

Just wondering if anybody out there has one they are willing to share. Thanks!

MrNxDmX · Post by **MrNxDmX** » Wed May 28, 2008 7:25 pm

Here's my latest work for IE7 thats compatible with SP3.
I didnt want to post on first post cos I've not yet tested. This addon nearly the same as my turkish addon which works perfect.
Please give feedback after testing, i'm working on the alternative addon now.

Download here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/118427831/N ... .0.7z.html
MD5: 53212262A435A5234C22B99D6C6ABF1B / Size: 10,6 MB

Only one feedback is ok for me, for releasing.
Cheers

pdl808 · Post by **pdl808** » Thu May 29, 2008 1:10 am

I integrated NR_IE7en_addon_2.0.0.7z with RVM Integrator 1.5.3 into a clean XP SP3 source. I did a HD format and a clean install. MS update shows 1 critical update: KB947864. After KB947864 download and installation, it shows zero updates available.

rootworm · Post by **rootworm** » Thu May 29, 2008 2:41 am

pdl808 wrote:I integrated NR_IE7en_addon_2.0.0.7z with RVM Integrator 1.5.3 into a clean XP SP3 source. I did a HD format and a clean install. MS update shows 1 critical update: KB947864. After KB947864 download and installation, it shows zero updates available.

Same for me.

galileo · Post by **galileo** » Thu May 29, 2008 8:41 am

XPP + SP3 + NR_IE7en_addon_2.0.0.7z using RVMI 1.5.3

MU finds & installs KB947864 successfully
MU again (after above) reports no further updates

@NxDmX....does this look like the intended behavior...? (since there is no changelog as yet its a "wee bit" difficult to determine if things are actually behaving as intended......

Do you intended to integrate KB947864 into the addon...

As always.....THANKS for your endless efforts

MrNxDmX · Post by **MrNxDmX** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:06 pm

Thanks for your comments my friends.

Here's the changelog for 2.0.0

Removed KB915865 (xmllite.dll file). Its included in sp3.
Removed custsat.dll file in main dir. XP SP3 has a newer one.
Added IE Desktop Icon Restore ShortCut, thanks ricktendo64

I'll make a new test system now. Only the IE7 addon. The KB947864 upate for ie7 is included in the addon. I dont know why MU shows it

Will report back here after test.

Cheers

Edit: Found the issue. Uploading the fixed addon. Will test asap.

MrNxDmX · Post by **MrNxDmX** » Fri May 30, 2008 8:44 pm

Here's the normal addon, that has KB947864 in it. This time its ok. Testing it now. Will report here after it finishes.

http://rapidshare.com/files/118964690/N ... .0.7z.html
MD5: 6228B9539357E3B036008816839524EC / Size: 10,6MB

Changelog is same with above.
I'm testing the addon on the D: partition. In order to see possible results with the addon.
Updating the alternative addon too, will test it, and release later.

Edit:
Here's the updated alternative addon for sp3:
http://rapidshare.com/files/118974732/N ... lt.7z.html
MD5: BD35AE5B1E63D94E14940C4020088732 / Size: 10,3MB

Deleted all old betas.

Cipherfx2 · Post by **Cipherfx2** » Fri May 30, 2008 10:58 pm

What's the difference between the two?

Version 2 from 6 post above works fine, tested on SP3 with Addons, using RVMi 1.5.3 plus BTS DriverPacks.

MrNxDmX · Post by **MrNxDmX** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:14 pm

Cipherfx2, as users reported above, the KB947864 update has not fully integrated in the addon. The addon integrates perfect but Microsoft Update finds KB947864-IE7 as a needed update.
Fixed that bug with these addons.

I've tested latest alternative addon in vmware and all went perfect. I created 2 partitions (c & d) and installed the windows to d partition. And no errors till now. Installing normal addon with same situation now. Will report back and update the first post

bphlpt · Post by **bphlpt** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:24 pm

Cipherfx2, if what you were asking is what is the difference between the two versions MrNxDmX provided 3 posts above, then recheck the very first post of this topic, reprinted here:

MrNxDmX wrote: IE7 Addon:
Totally safe. However, this addon replaces a few IE7 files at OOBE. (imgutil.dll, inetcpl.cpl, inseng.dll, mshtml.dll, msrating.dll, pngfilt.dll, webcheck.dll)
Download: NR_IE7en_Addon_1.1.0.7z OR: NR_IE7en_Addon_1.1.0.7z
Rapidshare Mirror: http://rapidshare.com/files/97117012/NR ... .0.7z.html
File size: 10,7 MB / MD5: DAE528488C621AF2F39E78C1DB8FA258

IE7 Alternative Addon:
This addon will integrate all IE7 files directly to your Windows source w/o OOBE.
Download Alternative: NR_IE7en_Addon_1.1.0_alt.7z (alternative) OR: NR_IE7en_Addon_1.1.0_alt.7z (alternative)
Rapidshare Mirror: http://rapidshare.com/files/97118360/NR ... lt.7z.html (alternative)
File size: 10,3 MB / MD5: 56FB6A9F48E9897975E2E0FA13ECDCC6

Cheers and regards

Cipherfx2 · Post by **Cipherfx2** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:24 pm

Let me get straight...

All Addons (Normal & Alternative) are specifically for SP3 with a fix for KB947864 showing as needed by MS Update. --> [Not compatible to SP2]

Alternative Addon intended for installation let's say partition D other than C.

Can I use your Addon in conjunction with IE Pro Addon?

--Edit--

Just read your updated post

THANKS.

bphlpt · Post by **bphlpt** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:45 pm

I would think/hope that both versions would be compatible with both SP2 and SP3. Surely we don't need 4 different versions, do we? And I would hope MrNxDmX was just checking his addon's flexibility in allowing IE7 to be installed anywhere desired, rather than be restricted or hard coded to "C:\Program Files". I'm just amazed that he has apparently fixed the issue of requiring that IE7 had to be installed with the standalone installer after using a slipstreamed XP SP3 in order to allow further updates to IE7 to be successfully installed. I'm thankful, but very curious how he did it. Like Cipherfx2, I would also like to know if IE7 Pro Addon can be used in conjunction with either version. And does the Alternative version still produce the apparently unimportant setup errors?

Sorry for all the questions, but I'm excited! This is finally looking like the perfect IE7 slipstream solution!

Cheers and regards.

MrNxDmX · Post by **MrNxDmX** » Sat May 31, 2008 12:36 am

@ Cipherfx2, no no, dont mix up things.
I've released the 2.0.0 addon 11 posts above this, and then after testing in vmware (also users reported so), i saw that some files were not updated with 947864. In short I havent updated all files in the addon. Then, modified addon, and updated all files with latest release, and posted addon again 6 posts above.

As for the d partition thing; I created 2 partitions in vmware, c & d, and installed the windows into the d partition. The reason of this was to check if everything would be ok on different partitions than "C".
bphlpt describes this better than me

And, the difference between the two addons, is written in first post of this topic:

-The alternative addon should be fine, particularly if you prefer to overwrite files and disable SFC with nlite. This addon produces 'setuperr.log' messages about these files (imgutil.dll, inetcpl.cpl, inseng.dll, mshtml.dll, msrating.dll, pngfilt.dll, webcheck.dll). So far, they seem negligible. We're working on it!
-If you're adventurous, go with the Alternative Addon. Otherwise, play it safe and go with the normal Addon.

Thats all.

@ bphlpt: v2.0.0. and above will be compatible with only sp3. I've removed two files that a sp2 system would require for ie7 (xmllite.dll and custsat.dll). IMO everyone installed or slipstreamed sp3, then sp2 compatible addons will no longer requested

For the IE7-Pro addon, it should work ok with my addons. But i havent tested it yet lately. I've used it in one of my installs before, and it did install ok. Will add it to my test system next time.

The alternative addon still creates errors in setuperr.log file. But i didnt see inetcpl.cpl error this time. I'll do more tests later, and modify the addon if needed

Currently uploading the addons to ftp servers that RogueSpear and RyanVM provided. First post will be edited asap.

Cheers

Edit: First post is updated.

dumpydooby · Post by **dumpydooby** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:09 am

Cipherfx2 wrote:Let me get straight...

All Addons (Normal & Alternative) are specifically for SP3 with a fix for KB947864 showing as needed by MS Update. --> [Not compatible to SP2]

Alternative Addon intended for installation let's say partition D other than C.

Can I use your Addon in conjunction with IE Pro Addon?

--Edit--

Just read your updated post THANKS.

I use OnePiece in conjunction with IE Pro and it works great.

Cipherfx2 · Post by **Cipherfx2** » Sat May 31, 2008 2:04 am

@MrNxDmX

You said about nLite 1.4.5.4, couldn't find any downloads links at www.nliteos.com

It only states/link to nLite 1.4.5 Final, can you give me a link.

@dumpydooby

Thanks for Info, I'll try it tomorrow, for now I'm testing on MrNxDmX Alternative Addon regarding IE7 Pro rel 2.3

dumpydooby · Post by **dumpydooby** » Sat May 31, 2008 2:17 am

Yeah, I'm going to test it as well since I prefer to use MrNxDmX's IE7 addon.

Sm0ker · Post by **Sm0ker** » Sat May 31, 2008 3:22 am

Thanks for the update MrNxDmX

Chironz · Post by **Chironz** » Sat May 31, 2008 11:04 am

Cipherfx2 wrote:@MrNxDmX

You said about nLite 1.4.5.4, couldn't find any downloads links at www.nliteos.com

It only states/link to nLite 1.4.5 Final, can you give me a link.

Just Redownload the 1.4.5 Nlite
You will have the latest version which is 1.4.5.5

Botus · Post by **Botus** » Sat May 31, 2008 3:14 pm

Chironz wrote: Just Redownload the 1.4.5 Nlite
You will have the latest version which is 1.4.5.5

I just re-downloaded file hash different and file now size a little bigger..... but BOTH versions still called 1.4.5 and installed showing 1.4.5

OuTman · Post by **OuTman** » Sat May 31, 2008 7:45 pm

right-click on nlite.exe, "Properties" then "Version"

bphlpt · Post by **bphlpt** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:33 pm

MrNxDmX wrote:IMO everyone installed or slipstreamed sp3, then sp2 compatible addons will no longer requested

While this is very true, and I agree in concept, maybe as long as Ryan is putting out updates for SP2 it would be appropriate to continue to do so also? I'm most interested in SP3, just something to consider and I'll respect your extremely valued opinion. After all, it is your addon, lol.

Cheers and regards.

rootworm · Post by **rootworm** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:35 am

Hell with SP2, get with the times!

dumpydooby · Post by **dumpydooby** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:03 am

MrNxDmX, just wanted to let you know that this addon is compatible with the IE7Pro addon. You had mentioned earlier that there might be compatibility issues. There aren't. I just tested it and the two work flawlessly together.

ccl0 · Post by **ccl0** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:39 am

this is just my opinion, but maybe you could keep a 'legacy' version that was compatible with sp2. this version would be available for people (such as myself) that are taking a cautious approach to sp3. this legacy version would no longer be supported or updated by you, so i dont see the harm in keeping an older version on the page for people who might still would like to use it

bober101 · Post by **bober101** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:19 pm

is the new v2.0.0 breaking anyone else's oobe ?infact, alt addon breaks oobe ,and normal addon skipps my runonceEXE installs...its quite weird..ive tested this alot so its not a fluke.

edit:after more testing i dont think my prob is caused by this addon...ill have to test 1 by one to find the culprit.

rootworm · Post by **rootworm** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:37 am

First off, thank you very much MrNxDmX for continuing this project.
Unfortunately the alternate addon seems broken for Pro VLK sources.
IE6 logo is on desktop, but exe version is 7.0.6000.20772.
IE does not start, but a window flashes briefly. There is also a weird icon in control panel that doesn't do anything...it looks like a world with 2 checkboxes in a white square overlaid on it. (no text under the icon)

In my %programfiles%\Internet Explorer folder there are these files/folders:
Connection Wizard\
SIGNUP\
HMMAPI.DLL
iedw.exe
IEXPLORE.exe (hidden/system and only able to change attribute from command line)

I have tested 4 different builds all with same result, both with Gold VLK + SP3 slipstream and also with MSDN VLK SP3. Virgin image + alternate addon and nothing else touched.

bober101 · Post by **bober101** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:08 am

rootworm,you integrated the ie7 v2.0.0 alt addon by itself or was any other addon also present?

rootworm · Post by **rootworm** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:44 am

rootworm wrote:Virgin image + alternate addon and nothing else touched.

Is VLK working for you?

MrNxDmX · Post by **MrNxDmX** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:55 am

Thank you all for your reports.
I'll provide a little compatibility addon for windows xp sp2

and to all, and dumpydooby, for letting me know that my addons work ok with ie7 pro

rootworm, can you give more information about your iso creation. Are there any other errors than ie? In all my installs, integration was ok, also icons too. I think an integration bug on your end, before creating the iso. Can you check system files like sysoc.inf, svcpack.inf if they were edited ok.
I confirm that both addon work flawless on my end. I've used nlite for integration with no addons together, also with no settings&patches.

rootworm · Post by **rootworm** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:13 am

I used Integrator 1.5.3, I'll try nLite later and see how that works. There is nothing else wrong with the ISO as far as I can tell. I've been making tons of images lately and tested an earlier version of your standard addon successfully.

svcpack.inf has ie7 cats.
sysoc.inf has been edited.

I'm going to bed now but I'll check a few more things out later and report back asap.

bober101 · Post by **bober101** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:19 pm

ive tested some more on a vlk disc also with only 1 other addon(redxii post sp3 updatepack v2.1.1) and outcome is a failure,then i tryed with an other ie7 addon(onepiece) and it works.(i prefer ure ie7 addon tho

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