I have a couple of apps I wish to install from a CD, before the reseal phase.
A webcam is one. (I hope this is an acceptable thing to do.)

The problem is that it doesn't install - obviously missing components. Now,
apart from months or years of experience, how is someone to know what
components for tricky bits like this?

If I don't watch out, through trial and error I will have a full XP install
which kinda defeats the purpose.

Hints, useful books, articles and links are all welcome.

It might be easier to componentize the webcam application and driver, but
installing is okay.

First, Windows Installer Service component needs to be in the image.

Next, use DependencyWalker (www.dependencywalker.com) to examine the
application to find all the needed DLL support files. Use this information
to to track down the components in the database using a custom filter -
search on the file name.

Check out the books, articles, etc. at the links below...

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Regards,

Sean Liming
www.sjjmicro.com / www.seanliming.com
Book Author - XP Embedded Advanced, XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit

Thanks, Sean. Looks like what I need.

XPE is new to me, but I do try to research anything before I ask dumb
questions. I'm heading towards your book although I have to watch the
postage to New Zealand.

"Sean Liming (MVP)" wrote:

Richard,

Exploring apps and drivers dependencies is always an art in XPe. See what tools are useful in this process:
http://km-dev.blogspot.com/2007/03/xpe-tip-1-with-xpe-development-you.html
http://km-dev.blogspot.com/2007/03/xpe-tip-2-let-me-continue-about.html

If the image footprint is not a concern of yours and you want to avoid figuring out missing components, you can try to use
XPProEmulation image approach: http://km-dev.blogspot.com/2007/03/xpe-tip-3-xpproemulation.html.

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Regards,
KM

Once again, thanks. Perseverance is always friendlier if you can be nudged
in the right direction.

"KM" wrote:

I am in much the same boat at Richard M. I need to install Outlook Express
and Java runtime. I have some problems with each. Other than installing
XPpro, is there an easier solution?

"Sean Liming (MVP)" wrote:

For XP Embedded, there is an Outlook Express component. Java runtime has to
be installed post-FBA. There are some who have tried to make a Java
component - www.xpefiles.com, but there have been mixed results.

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Regards,

Sean Liming
www.sjjmicro.com / www.seanliming.com
Book Author - XP Embedded Advanced, XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit

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