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syst3merror

02-25-2008, 11:33 PM

Anyone know how to build one? Something like Geek Squads MRI? Something that has a menu like the start menu on windows, different tabs, etc. Anyone know?????

It would be great to figure out how to make one that has a program built into it like MRI also (the temp cleaner on the main window)

If anyone has any suggestions I'll take whatever I can get. I've looked at different autostart cd programs but none of the ones I've found do what I want with tabs, start menu type interface, etc.

Maddiebeagle

02-26-2008, 02:35 AM

You can customize The Ultimate Boot CD for Windows with various plugins. You can also add a lot of portable apps to your CD/DVD that will run directly from the CD without being installed on a hard disk. Many useful tools are already included in the default download.

The UBCD4W disc is an enhancement from the BartPE disc. And there's also The Ultimate Boot CD for DOS that's fairly useful.

I use some combination of these discs on a regular basis. Sometimes I also use something like Knoppix, or another Linux LiveCD.

Hope this helps.

Mark

gunslinger

02-26-2008, 03:12 AM

You could also use portable apps and Auto Play Media studio.

Maddiebeagle

02-26-2008, 04:13 PM

A lot of programs have command-line arguments/switches so that you can write a batch file to run a program, have it do a specified task, close, and then the next program will start, do it's thing, close, and so on.

Take Spybot S&D, for example:

"C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe" /autoupdate /autocheck /autofix /autoclose /autoimmunize

This will have it start, download new definitions, immunize the system, check for problems, fix the problems, and then close when done.

Then you can fire up Windows Defender via the script, and have it do it's own scan, and automatic removal of anything it finds, etc. Command-line switches are available for a lot of programs...google them to see what you can find.

Investigate the "start" command for how to write the script...

Hope this is the type info you're asking about???

syst3merror

02-26-2008, 11:27 PM

thanks guys for the suggestions. It helps a little bit, but still not exactly what I'm looking for. I'll keep trying and if there are any other suggestions, feel free to post them.

generalj

02-27-2008, 04:54 AM

There is an app out there that I remember that lets you customize a nice bootable launcher. I will try and find it and post it here.

Nathan H

02-27-2008, 12:08 PM

Take Spybot S&D, for example:

"C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe" /autoupdate /autocheck /autofix /autoclose /autoimmunize

This will have it start, download new definitions, immunize the system, check for problems, fix the problems, and then close when done.

Hi Maddiebeagle,

Thanks a lot for the tip I looked in to it a found i could make the following:

Ad-Aware 2007: Automatically Updates then Scans
"C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\Ad-Aware2007.exe" +update /full +auto

Windows Defender: Automatically Updates then Scans
"C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\mpcmdrun.exe" -SignatureUpdate -Scan

Bryce W

02-27-2008, 02:48 PM

There is a premade, highly editable, start menu-esque system available on Technibble:
http://www.technibble.com/computer-repair-utility-kit/

syst3merror

02-27-2008, 07:22 PM

has anyone seen the cd interfaces of geeksquad and firedog? I'm wanting to make something like those. Autostart menus don't cut it because they are just a window that pops up with link buttons right? I'd like to find a way of running my programs right inside the main window. hmmm, I KNOW there has to be a way, I just can't figure out where to find what I'm needing.

gunslinger

02-27-2008, 07:57 PM

syst3merror

02-28-2008, 09:33 PM

ok, it does seem that Autoplay Media Studio CAN create what I'm wanting, but it will take me months if EVER to figure out how to do it all. :(

gunslinger

02-29-2008, 04:42 AM

ok, it does seem that Autoplay Media Studio CAN create what I'm wanting, but it will take me months if EVER to figure out how to do it all. :(

On no, its not that hard at all. PM me some time and I'll help you out. It took me about one day and I was turning out some pretty professional looking AIO autoplay CD's. Once you learn the interface a little bit its quite easy.

syst3merror

02-29-2008, 05:45 AM

I'll try it out some tonite and tomorrow and see how much I can get accomplished on my own. I'll let you know if I still need help (I'm sure I will though) :)

syst3merror

02-29-2008, 07:02 AM

ok, is there ANYYYYYY way of moving the menu bar from the top to the bottom of a created menu? When I make a menubar, it puts it uptop and I can't move it. :(

gunslinger

02-29-2008, 01:54 PM

I'll fire up my auto play at some point today and let you know.

syst3merror

03-06-2008, 02:33 PM

well I just found out it doesn't allow for any changing of the menu. I even contacted the makers and they said no, but it was something they were looking into doing.....but after reading the forums, they said the same thing about 3 years ago for upcoming releases and STILL haven't done it so I'm not holding my breath. For the price they want for that program, it should do EVERYTHING that I want and more!

gunslinger

03-06-2008, 04:07 PM

Why don't you just use your own buttons and link off of them. Looks better and works well. here are some of my first crude examples.

http://i29.tinypic.com/2e5nu6p.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/1zva4qu.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/2nksw12.jpg

lward1

02-08-2009, 05:26 PM

I threw this together yesterday as I'm trying to make a CD to use on computers that will boot up but just need some help.
http://i41.tinypic.com/2lvif7r.jpg

vontreigo

03-01-2009, 07:48 PM

i rip'd emachines boot loader from their restore cd and modded it

Methical

03-07-2009, 09:16 AM

So how is this different from the Technibble Repair Kit?

This is just a better looking GUI; or am i missing something?

gunslinger

03-07-2009, 06:14 PM

I'm wanting to make mine bootable, as well as having far more tools than the Technibble Repair Kit. Something in the 700mb to 1.4 gig size range. Also have a better looking GUI if you use it inside Windows.

Once done I will send the link to a few people. They made Bryce take the kit down so I will not post it here.

Resler

03-07-2009, 06:29 PM

Hey gunslinger when its done would you mind sending me the link? If theres anything I can do to help you Id gladly do it. I havent made any custom cds before but if you want some help testing something or anything you could think of I'd do it.

Methical

03-07-2009, 10:05 PM

Yeah I'd be interested in having a nosey when your finished gunslinger.

Chuck it up on megaupload when your done. Quick downloads off there, even for free users like me; way better than Rapidshare and its 60kb/s limit and 15-minute delays lol.

Methical

03-07-2009, 10:06 PM

If you need some help with documentation or anything, just PM me, I have some free time coming up this week.

Resler

03-10-2009, 09:42 PM

MHCG

03-10-2009, 10:17 PM

They made Bryce take the kit down so I will not post it here.

They made him take the Technibble Repair kit down?

iptech

03-10-2009, 10:25 PM

I hate to take this thread off track at bit but I was wondering if anyone has made a CD with this kind of software that you give to customers. I'm made one that has a bunch of basic programs (Firefox, OpenOffice, SumatraPDF, VLC, Deep Burner, 7-Zip, Miranda IM, GIMP) as well as the intaller for each of these programs if you wanted to install the program if you liked it after you used it.

OpenDisc (http://www.theopendisc.com) it's a spin-off from the original OpenCD project (now defunct).

Of course there's also the PortableApps Suite (http://portableapps.com) if you want to give away memory sticks.

jaydude23

03-10-2009, 10:28 PM

@ Gunslinger - if you don't mind, I'd like to have a copy of the link to. Like Resler said, if there is anything I can do to help, let me know. Thanks.

Resler

03-11-2009, 03:50 AM

OpenDisc (http://www.theopendisc.com) it's a spin-off from the original OpenCD project (now defunct).

Of course there's also the PortableApps Suite (http://portableapps.com) if you want to give away memory sticks.

OpenDisk is nice but it has alot of "stuff". The version of my CD I'm currently working on only has 10 programs and all of them have a portable version so they can be run from the CD without installing the program. I want mine to be simple and easy to use, and have programs that "most" users will use. OpenDisk is more of a collection of programs where as mine is a carefully picked set.

Also, you can run the apps from Portable Apps without using the PortableApps Suite.