[Release] Internet Explorer 8 x64 Addon v2017-06_1

[5eraph]

5eraph's Internet Explorer 8 Addon
Version: 2017-06_1

Goal:

• This addon slipstreams Internet Explorer 8 and its updates directly into an NT 5.2 x64 source.

Details:

• Intended for Windows XP/2003 x64 SP2, with or without localization via MUI packs (Addon).
• SP2 is required to use this addon. The following old SP1 files in the original installer have been omitted from v2009-03_x for compatibility with RVMi:
  • browseui.dll, shdocvw.dll and shlwapi.dll
    wbrowseui.dll, wshdocvw.dll and wshlwapi.dll
• All files are from the SP2QFE branch, where applicable.
• Tested in VirtualBox 5.0.16 throughout development.
• Tested with and without my update pack.
• Integrates with RyanVM Integrator 1.6 and nLite 1.4.9.1, or later versions of either.

Credits:

• Sereby, YumeYao, MrNxDmX, OnePiece, Kurt_Aust, ricktendo64

Downloads:

• Addon without updates or tweaks.
• Link: 5er_IE8_Addon_2009-03_5_x64.7z
  Size: 23.1 MB
  MD5: 909efe123c4fc3776a044eda84c9993b
  
  Addon with updates, without tweaks.
• Link: 5er_IE8_Addon_2017-06_1_x64.7z
  Size: 24.4 MB
  MD5: 2227533f5fbfbe7b3000cc322f8bf8c4
  
  Tweaks INI including all my preferred tweaks. Requires an IE8 addon above.
  Compress for use with nLite. (DETAILS)
• Link: entries_IE8Tweaks.ini
  Size: 9.13 KB
  MD5: d3281765b2c3e9a647df624dd606277e

Updates Included in v2017-06_1:

• Note: Bulleted updates can be verified with QFECheck, if it exists on your system.
  
  High Priority Update:
  • KB4018271 - Internet Explorer - Cumulative
  Additional Updates:
  • KB2293762 - ConnectRetries registry fix (machine-wide)
  • KB2598845 - Compatibility View list update (October 25, 2011)

Notes:

• All tweaks previously included within the IE8 addon have been removed and placed in entries_IE8Tweaks.ini. Integrate the INI as is to include all my preferred tweaks—they're fully commented and tested—or edit as you see fit. Tweaks must be in INF format and will be applied to all users.
  
  The following files and their WoW64 equivalents from the IE6 cumulative update have been added to the updated addon since v2012-02_1 to replace almost all of the SP1 files included in the original installer. This was done for completeness as well as to include the fix for the functionality described in KB972582. The inclusion of these files has been tested off and on for over a year with no ill effects. Please let me know if you have any difficulties.
  
  • browseui.dll ..- Replaces SP1 file included in original installer.
    ieencode.dll .- Not included with IE8 but added as part of the IE6 cumulative update.
    mshtml6.dll ..- Replaces original IE6 file used until T-13. Original filename: mshtml.dll
    pngfilt6.dll ...- Replaces original IE6 file used until T-13. Original filename: pngfilt.dll
    shdocvw.dll ..- Replaces SP1 file included in original installer.
    w03a3409.dll - Not included with IE8 and not an IE6 file but the IE6 update usually has and needs the latest version.
  The SP1 file shlwapi.dll and its WoW64 equivalent are included in the original installer but are not actually IE files. They are still not included in either addon. The latest version can be found in security update KB2926765 which is included in the update pack.

[5eraph]

Changelog:

• [2017/06/25 17:15 UTC] - 2017-06_1
  • High priority update KB4018271 replaced high priority update KB3065822 and additional update KB3074886.
  [2015/07/16 12:15 UTC] - 2015-07_1
  • High priority update KB3065822 replaced high priority update KB3058515.
    Additional update KB3074886 added.
  [2015/06/11 05:05 UTC] - 2015-06_1
  • High priority update KB3058515 replaced high priority update KB3049563.
  [2015/05/14 04:30 UTC] - 2015-05_1
  • High priority update KB3049563 replaced high priority updates KB2706045 and KB3038314.
  [2015/04/17 02:00 UTC] - 2015-04_1
  • High priority update KB3038314 replaced high priority update KB3032359.
  [2015/03/11 22:15 UTC] - 2015-03_1
  • High priority update KB3032359 replaced high priority update KB3021952.
  [2015/02/11 07:35 UTC] - 2015-02_1
  • High priority update KB3021952 replaced high priority updates KB3008923 and KB3012176.
    Updated and merged IE8 tweaks from YumeYao's x86 addon.
  [2014/12/10 23:30 UTC] - 2014-12_1
  • High priority update KB3008923 replaced high priority update KB3003057.
    High priority update KB3012176 replaced high priority update KB2909210.
  [2014/11/12 09:45 UTC] - 2014-11_1
  • High priority update KB3003057 replaced high priority update KB2987107.
  [2014/10/15 06:10 UTC] - 2014-10_1
  • High priority update KB2987107 replaced high priority update KB2977629.
  [2014/09/10 12:20 UTC] - 2014-09_1
  • High priority update KB2977629 replaced high priority update KB2976627.
  [2014/08/13 01:55 UTC] - 2014-08_1
  • High priority update KB2976627 replaced high priority update KB2962872.
  [2014/07/08 20:20 UTC] - 2014-07_1
  • High priority update KB2962872 replaced high priority update KB2957689.
  [2014/06/11 01:15 UTC] - 2014-06_1
  • High priority update KB2957689 replaced high priority updates KB2936068 and KB2953522.
  [2014/05/14 10:20 UTC] - 2014-05_1
  • High priority update KB2953522 replaced high priority update KB2964358.
  [2014/05/02 06:50 UTC] - 2014-04_2
  • High priority update KB2964358 added.
  [2014/04/08 21:45 UTC] - 2014-04_1
  • High priority update KB2936068 replaced high priority update KB2925418.
  [2014/03/12 02:30 UTC] - 2014-03_1
  • High priority update KB2925418 replaced high priority update KB2909921.
  [2014/02/12 21:00 UTC] - 2014-02_1
  • High priority update KB2909210 added.
    High priority update KB2909921 replaced high priority update KB2898785.
  [2013/12/10 22:40 UTC] - 2013-12_1
  • High priority update KB2898785 replaced high priority update KB2888505.
  [2013/11/13 13:20 UTC] - 2013-11_1
  • High priority update KB2888505 replaced high priority update KB2879017.
  [2013/10/10 07:05 UTC] - 2013-10_1
  • High priority update KB2879017 replaced high priority update KB2870699.
  [2013/09/11 00:20 UTC] - 2013-09_1
  • High priority update KB2870699 replaced high priority update KB2862772.
  [2013/08/14 07:25 UTC] - 2013-08_1
  • High priority update KB2862772 replaced high priority update KB2846071.
  [2013/07/10 05:50 UTC] - 2013-07_1
  • High priority update KB2846071 replaced high priority update KB2838727.
  [2013/06/14 09:50 UTC] - 2013-06_1
  • High priority update KB2838727 replaced high priority updates KB2829530 and KB2847204.
  [2013/05/15 06:45 UTC] - 2013-05_1
  • High priority update KB2829530 replaced high priority update KB2817183.
    High priority update KB2847204 added.
  [2013/04/10 04:50 UTC] - 2013-04_1
  • High priority update KB2817183 replaced high priority updates KB2797052 and KB2809289.
  [2013/03/13 16:45 UTC] - 2013-03_1
  • High priority update KB2809289 replaced high priority update KB2792100.
  [2013/02/13 03:50 UTC] - 2013-02_1
  • High priority update KB2792100 replaced high priority updates KB2761465 and KB2799329.
    High priority update KB2797052 replaced high priority update KB2544521.
  [2013/01/14 23:50 UTC] - 2013-01_1
  • High priority update KB2799329 added.
  [2012/12/12 13:55 UTC] - 2012-12_1
  • High priority update KB2761465 replaced high priority update KB2744842.
  [2012/09/21 21:15 UTC] - 2012-09_1
  • High priority update KB2744842 replaced high priority update KB2722913.
  [2012/08/16 15:15 UTC] - 2009-03_5 and 2012-08_1
  • Both addons now apply the following modifications to IEAccess.inf:
    • Corrections to code that "adds or removes access to Internet Explorer from the Start menu and Desktop," as described in the Windows Components Wizard. These corrections also apply to IEAccess in the [Components] section of WinNT.sif.
    • Uses IE8-specific icon in Windows Components Wizard.
    Updates specific to v2012-08_1:
    • High priority update KB2706045 replaced high priority update KB2510531 and optional update KB2632503.
      High priority update KB2722913 replaced high priority update KB2699988.
  [2012/06/13 04:55 UTC] - 2012-06_1
  • High priority update KB2699988 replaced high priority update KB2675157.
  [2012/04/11 23:50 UTC] - 2012-04_1
  • High priority update KB2675157 replaced high priority update KB2647516.
  [2012/02/16 01:10 UTC] - 2012-02_1
  • High priority update KB2647516 replaced high priority update KB2618444.
    Addon with updates now includes updated IE6 files.
  [2012/01/11 10:10 UTC] - 2012-01_1
  • Optional update KB2632503 added.
  [2011/12/14 16:15 UTC] - 2011-12_1
  • High priority update KB2618444 replaced high priority update KB2586448.
  [2011/10/29 12:30 UTC] - 2011-10_2
  • Additional update KB2598845 replaced additional update KB2447568.
  [2011/10/12 21:15 UTC] - 2011-10_1
  • High priority update KB2586448 replaced high priority update KB2559049.
  [2011/08/11 19:15 UTC] - 2011-08_1
  • High priority update KB2559049 replaced high priority update KB2530548.
  [2011/06/15 23:00 UTC] - 2011-06_1
  • High priority update KB2530548 replaced high priority update KB2497640.
    High priority update KB2544521 added.
  [2011/04/15 18:40 UTC] - 2011-04_1
  • High priority update KB2497640 replaced high priority update KB2482017.
    High priority update KB2510531 replaced high priority updates KB976662 and KB981332.
  [2011/02/10 17:35 UTC] - 2011-02_1
  • High priority update KB2482017 replaced high priority update KB2416400.
  [2010/12/16 00:25 UTC] - 2010-12_1
  • High priority update KB2416400 replaced the following updates:
    • High priority update KB2360131,
    • Additional updates KB2325737-v2 and KB2422556-v2.
  [2010/11/26 07:40 UTC] - 2010-11_2
  • Additional update KB2447568 replaced additional update KB2362765.
  [2010/11/17 11:30 UTC] - 2010-11_1
  • Additional update KB2325737-v2 added.
    Additional update KB2422556-v2 added.
  [2010/10/16 07:05 UTC] - 2010-10_1
  • High priority update KB2360131 replaced the following updates:
    • Additional updates KB982164-v2, KB2275828 and KB2300135-v2,
    • High priority update KB2183461.
    Additional update KB2362765 replaced additional update KB982664.
  [2010/09/16 23:20 UTC] - 2010-09_1
  • Additional update KB2300135-v2 replaced additional update KB2257386.
  [2010/08/11 22:25 UTC] - 2010-08_1
  • Additional update KB982664 replaced optional update KB982632.
    High priority update KB2183461 replaced additional update KB982063-v2 and high priority update KB982381.
    Additional update KB2293762 added.
  [2010/08/02 23:50 UTC] - 2010-07_3
  • Additional update KB982164-v2 replaced additional update KB982375.
    Additional update KB2257386 replaced additional update KB982663-v2.
    Additional update KB2275828 added.
  [2010/07/15 00:50 UTC] - 2010-07_2
  • Additional update KB982375 added.
  [2010/07/14 03:25 UTC] - 2010-07_1
  • Additional update KB982663-v2 added.
  [2010/06/10 22:30 UTC] - 2010-06_1
  • Additional update KB982063-v2 added.
    High priority update KB982381 replaced the following updates:
    • High priority update KB980182,
    • Additional updates KB981303 and KB982064.
  [2010/05/27 19:15 UTC] - 2010-05_2
  • Optional update KB982632 replaced optional update KB980302.
  [2010/05/12 02:45 UTC] - 2010-05_1
  • Additional update KB982064 added.
  [2010/04/14 09:45 UTC] - 2010-04_1
  • Additional update KB981303 added.
    High priority update KB981332 added.
  [2010/03/31 08:10 UTC] - 2010-03_2
  • High priority update KB980182 replaced high priority update KB978207.
  [2010/03/23 23:30 UTC] - 2009-03_4 and 2010-03_1
  • Both addons were made more compatible with Windows 2003 x64.
    • XP-specific IE.inf has been removed in favor of directly editing the existing file in the source through [ExtraFileEdits].
    • Enhanced Security Configuration (IE Hardening) now functions correctly in Windows 2003.
    • Corrected the following error in SetupErr.log when installing Windows 2003:
      

      Code: Select all

      Error:
      Setup was unable to process some components because of the following error in section DefaultInstall of information file ie.inf:
      The system cannot find the file specified.

    Updates specific to v2010-03_1:
    • Optional update KB980302 replaced optional update KB978506.
  [2010/02/24 07:00 UTC] - 2010-02_1
  • High priority update KB976662 replaced high priority update KB971961.
  [2010/01/26 19:45 UTC] - 2010-01_2
  • Optional update KB978506 replaced optional update KB975364.
  [2010/01/21 23:10 UTC] - 2010-01_1
  • High priority update KB978207 replaced high priority update KB976325.
  [2009/12/10 19:00 UTC] - 2009-03_3 and 2009-12_1
  • INF code cleanup in both addons.
    • Simpler MOVE commands are used for delayed file replacement instead of "PendingFileRenameOperations". As consequences, the files are replaced earlier—at T-13 instead of first logon—and the files are renamed independently of other pending system file rename operations. (Thanks again, YumeYao. )
    • All line indentation (whitespace) has been removed. This should make the file somewhat smaller. nLite should no longer find whitespace to remove; therefore, it should no longer need to edit almost every line of the file.
    Updates specific to v2009-12_1:
    • High priority update KB976325 replaced high priority update KB974455 and additional update KB976749.
  [2009/11/08 01:20 UTC] - 2009-10_2
  • Optional update KB975364 replaced optional update KB973874.
    Additional update KB976749 added.
  [2009/10/14 22:45 UTC] - 2009-10_1
  • High priority update KB974455 replaced high priority update KB972260.
  [2009/10/05 03:45 UTC] - 2009-03_2 and 2009-09_1
  • Quick Launch issue corrected in both addons.
    Updates specific to v2009-09_1:
    • High priority update KB971961 added.
    • High priority update KB972260 replaced high priority update KB969897.
    • Optional update KB973874 replaced optional update KB971930.
  [2009/06/25 09:35 UTC] - 2009-06_3
  • Optional update KB971930 replaced optional update KB971180.
  [2009/06/14 13:30 UTC] - 2009-03_1 and 2009-06_2
  • v2009-03_1 released containing no updates or tweaks.
    • For users of Kurt_Aust's guide who prefer to slipstream updates individually.
    All tweaks removed from IE8 addons.
    • entries_IE8Tweaks.ini now applies all tweaks I prefer and can be easily edited to suit.
  [2009/06/10 11:25 UTC] - 2009-06_1
  • High priority update KB969897 added.
    Added a disabled tweak to prevent the prompt to install Windows Search 4 when typing in the address bar.
  [2009/05/27 14:05 UTC] - 2009-05_3
  • Optional update KB971180 replaced optional update KB969497.
    Implemented an improved method to prevent errors in SetupErr.log.
    • Should prevent nLite from causing the same errors when it updates files in this addon.
    Added the following search providers to [Tweaks.AddReg] as disabled tweaks:
    • Google (default), Microsoft Support Search, Wikipedia (en)
  [2009/05/18 02:00 UTC] - 2009-05_2
  • "Web Slice Gallery" and "Suggested Sites" links in the Links Bar now work correctly. (Thanks again, Sereby. )
    Corrections to special folders attributes code. (Thanks, OnePiece. )
    Added [NeededComponents] section to entries*.ini for better nLite compatibility. (Thanks, johnhc and Sereby. )
    Enhanced "Add or Remove Programs" code to show proper icon.
    Added better disabled tweaks to [Tweaks.AddReg] and removed tweaks that don't work.
  [2009/05/12 08:00 UTC] - 2009-05_1 - Initial release.

[trippinferret]

Thanks 5eraph

Been waiting for something like this, will try it out soon

[crashfly]

Well, you are "tha bomb" now 5eraph.

Does this addon have all of the latest IE8 updates? If so, I will see which one takes up less space (yours or the nlite method).

[5eraph]

As far as I know, only a couple Compatibility View list updates have been released to update IE8. I have included the latest one.

I don't anticipate any further updates to IE8 today.

nLite 1.4.9.1 cannot directly slipstream the IE8 installer. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have created this addon.

[OnePiece Alb]

Hello 5eraph, congratulations, very good addon

however I know the Riggi are incorrect
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",,,"%10%"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FOLDER1,,"Downloaded Program Files,1"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FILE1,,"Downloaded Program Files\desktop.ini,6"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FOLDER2,,"Offline Web Pages,1"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FILE2,,"Offline Web Pages\desktop.ini,6"

http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=91529#91529

I believe the correct Riggi are

; OCCACHE.DLL Register
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",,,"%10%"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FOLDER1,,"Downloaded Program Files,4"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FILE1,,"Downloaded Program Files\desktop.ini,2"

; WEBCHECK.DLL Register
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FOLDER2,,"Offline Web Pages,4"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FILE2,,"Offline Web Pages\desktop.ini,2"

I at least use them and are ok.

Ciao.

[5eraph]

Thanks, OnePiece.

I can't reproduce the problem. Adobe Shockwave, Adobe Media Player and Sun Java install without problems and appear to be fully functional. Perhaps the problem is specific to x86. 1 and 6 work for me.

[OnePiece Alb]

hello 5eraph , understand is, but even if it is not working correctly yet, and I used those Riggi from the first suggestion from ricktendo64, and those inside were Riggi ie7 addon for a long time and nobody has complained, but when IE8 addon and the problem appeared and saw the thing better, and I noticed or that are incorrect Riggi

original microsoft



used when
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",,,"%10%"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FOLDER1,,"Downloaded Program Files,1"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FILE1,,"Downloaded Program Files\desktop.ini,6"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FOLDER2,,"Offline Web Pages,1"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FILE2,,"Offline Web Pages\desktop.ini,6"



used when
; OCCACHE.DLL Register
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",,,"%10%"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FOLDER1,,"Downloaded Program Files,4"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FILE1,,"Downloaded Program Files\desktop.ini,2"

; WEBCHECK.DLL Register
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FOLDER2,,"Offline Web Pages,4"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RenameFiles\Win",FILE2,,"Offline Web Pages\desktop.ini,2"



Ciao

[5eraph]

I don't see those differences either.

But I have noticed something strange at the command prompt when using Attrib.exe on those folders and files. Windows has set them according to your specifications (Folders=S, Files=H), not the ones I specified (Folders=R, Files=HS). I'll make the changes locally, but I see no point in releasing an updated addon now for a problem that fixes itself. They'll be in the next release.

Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[OnePiece Alb]

and everything ok , I was just a suggestion, See who you and them the best thing to do in IE8 x64 addon

Ciao

[roirraWedorehT]

Thanks for this, 5eraph! I will use it on my next install.

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-05_2. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[trippinferret]

Hi 5eraph

Just finished installing your latest IE8 addon with your updatepack on a clean xp x64 sp2 cd and all works great, "good work" keep them updates coming.

Thanks

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-05_3. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[RickSteele]

The latest IE8 addon works like a charm; of course.....-:)
Thanks very much

[5eraph]

You're welcome.

Expect an update for this month's Patch Tuesday. Microsoft appears to have a critical fix on the way for all versions of IE.

[RickSteele]

You're welcome.

Expect an update for this month's Patch Tuesday. Microsoft appears to have a critical fix on the way for all versions of IE.

Boy, I'll tell ya'; from the advance notification, you sure have your work cut out for you. I don't think they will have left any part of anything unturned-OS, Office or IE. This must be one of the biggest patch Teusday's they have posted; if not the biggest...GROAN!!!!
By-the bye 5eraph, I'm not much of a coder, but, if you require any help etc. testing anything just post or PM me, us "noncoders" are willing to help any way we can-anything at all; don't be shy.....

[crashfly]

Don't worry about that RickSteele, us "noncoders" (or at least semi partial coders) are here to volunteer. Since using an x86-64 bit OS, it makes supporting 5eraph more interesting (or at least possible).

[RickSteele]

Don't worry about that RickSteele, us "noncoders" (or at least semi partial coders) are here to volunteer. Since using an x86-64 bit OS, it makes supporting 5eraph more interesting (or at least possible).

Yes, no doubt; wasn't worried, or implying anything; just reitterating the obvious.

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-06_1. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[RickSteele]

..perfect, error free; with your latest update pack. These are the answer to total happiness.
Thanks much

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-06_2 and released 2009-03_1. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[RickSteele]

@ 5eraph

5er_IE8_Addon_2009-06_1_x64.7z ran flawlessly, all tweaks I included at the end of the inf applied; iso made entirely with nlite.
5er_IE8_Addon_2009-06_2_x64.7z : IE 8 integrates fine, but, none of the tweaks were applied and I added my custom tweaks exactly the same as in 5er_IE8_Addon_2009-06_1_x64.7z-in 5erIE8.inf; this time all addons were integrated with Integrator 1.6, nlite was solely used for driver integration and tweaks-nothing removed.
Did I do something wrong, the 5erIE8.inf does not seem to differ from before in the application of "runonces...." for the reg tweaks?; or is this an Integrator\nlite incompatability do you think?

[5eraph]

I have a couple questions:

1. Did you use the Tweaks INI? If so, did you add your tweaks before or after integrating the INI?
2. Can you upload the integrated 5erIE8.in_ file somewhere I could download so that I may have a look?

[RickSteele]

I have a couple questions:

1. Did you use the Tweaks INI? If so, did you add your tweaks before or after integrating the INI?
   
   No, I extracted the addon, inserted all my tweaks in 5erIE8.inf under [Tweaks.AddReg], repacked the addon and integrated it.
   I know I've done something wrong here; am I supposed to integrate the ini in inf format after the addon rather than including the lines in 5erIE8.inf?
2. Can you upload the integrated 5erIE8.in_ file somewhere I could download so that I may have a look?

http://www.filefactory.com/file/complet ... d/ag678ge/

Two files;

1st is unsuccessfull; 2nd is successfull

Thanks 5eraph.

[5eraph]

I removed the %TWEAKS% string from v2009-06_2. You can change your tweaks to remove their dependence on that string, or you can add the following line to the [Strings] section:

Code: Select all

TWEAKS  = "Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer"

Or, you can use the Tweaks INI as a template for your own tweaks, but you must remove your string dependency if you wish to do so. This will save you from repacking the addon for every release.

EDIT: The following file contains your tweaks, RickSteele. It can be used with IE8 addon v2009-06_2 or later.

• Link: entries_RickSteele_IE8Tweaks.ini
  Size: 22.3 KB
  MD5: f346d7732982ff68f712a65a21edf996

[RickSteele]

Ohhh, I see; never thought to look at the [Strings] section.

Simply awesome, thanks 5eraph ; I downloaded the ini file and saved it.
So, now I just browse to, and integrate, the ini file with either Integrator or nlite after the addon then?

[5eraph]

Correct.

[RickSteele]

Thanks again mawn!-:)

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-06_3. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[RickSteele]

Updated to 2009-06_3. Please read the Changelog for full details.

Works beautifully

[5eraph]

Note to nLite users: KB971961 must be slipstreamed after either of these IE8 addons.

[RickSteele]

works like a charm; until you get rolling again I just use your IE8 Update pack without updates, slipstream all packs with Integrator , then, slipstream the current updates using nlite afterwards.
Thanks mawn!

[5eraph]

You're welcome.

Barring further complications I should be able to get back to business here by next Patch Tuesday thanks to members stevec4 and BuildSmart—I can't thank them enough.

This addon will probably be updated before the update pack since it's easier with fewer updates. Though catching up with all of the updates released since June may cause me to be a bit late with the next releases.

Oh, and a fix will be included for IE8's Quick Launch issue. Thanks to Kurt_Aust and johnhc for both PMing me concerning the issue.

[Passion]

-- sorry, post is obsolete

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-09_1. Please read the Changelog for full details.

If Microsoft keeps with their schedule of IE updates every other month then we can expect v2009-09_1 to be very short-lived...

[ricktendo64]

The fix for quick launch is to create the dir before 'regsvr32.exe /s /n /i:U shell32.dll' runs

[yumeyao]

which dir? quick launch?

[ricktendo64]

Correct, just create the empty dir (or you can delay the Active Setup til after the IE quicklaunch shortcut is created, this has no problem with no ql dir)

[5eraph]

Yes, yumeyao.

The following code works for me, ricktendo64. I borrowed the "trick" from your nLite addon.

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[Optional Components]
    IExplore8

[IExplore8]
    [..]
    RegisterDLLs = QuickLaunchFix.Execute

[..]

[QuickLaunchFix.Execute] ; Thanks, Kurt_Aust.
    11,,cmd.exe,,,"/q /c MkDir ""%%AllUsersProfile%%\..\Default User\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch"""

[ricktendo64]

I prefer to use RegisterDLLs instead of RunOnce(Ex) because RegisterDLLs will hide any ugly cmd windows

BTW MrNxDmX showed me this easy bug fix

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-10_1. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[yumeyao]

just FYI, I use a new method of replacing files in my latest version.
http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopic.p ... 805#p97805

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-10_2. Please read the Changelog for full details.

Implementing YumeYao's new method is still on my "to do" list.

[5eraph]

Updated to 2009-03_3 and 2009-12_1. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[Fragbert]

mediafire links go to error pages. is there another host?

[5eraph]

MediaFire seems to be down temporarily. I can't even log on. If it isn't fixed in 30 minutes then I'll make other temporary arrangements. Feel free to make a host suggestion in the meantime, or PM me your email address and I'll send the requested files directly to you as soon as possible.

[5eraph]

Just as I was about to sign up for ADrive, MediaFire starts working. Please let me know of any other access difficulties. My yearly subscription to MediaFire is almost up and I'd like to know if other providers may be better suited to our needs.

[5eraph]

Updated to 2010-01_1. Please read the Changelog for full details.

[5eraph]

Updated to 2010-01_2. Please read the Changelog for full details.