USB Installation Stick not found by System Installation #50

scripts/disable-networkfeatures.cmd

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+@echo off
+set TOOLS=c:\tools
+
+net session >nul 2>&1
+if NOT %ERRORLEVEL% == 0 ( 
+  echo ERROR: User has NO ADMINISTRATOR rights!
+  exit /b  
+)
+
+echo disabling unwanted NETWORK features ...
+powershell -command %TOOLS%\scripts\disable-networkfeatures.ps1
+

source/prompt-user.pb

@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+; prompt-user.pb
+; ------------------------------------------------------------
+; this tool displays a message requester showing a custom text
+; LICENSE  : GPL
+; AUTHOR   : Michael H.G. Schmidt
+; EMAIL    : michael@schmidt2.de
+; DATE     : 20221224
+; ------------------------------------------------------------
+;
+
+
+OpenConsole()
+
+; check commandline ...
+If ( CountProgramParameters() <> 1 )
+	ConsoleColor(14,0)
+	PrintN("")
+	PrintN("usage: prompt-user <message>")
+	PrintN("")
+	ConsoleColor(15,0)
+	PrintN("show a message for the user")
+	ConsoleColor(7,0)
+	PrintN("")
+	End 99
+EndIf
+
+; get arguments ...
+message$ = ProgramParameter(0)
+
+MessageRequester("System Message", message$, #PB_MessageRequester_Info| #PB_MessageRequester_Info)
+
+; IDE Options = PureBasic 5.73 LTS (Windows - x64)
+; CursorPosition = 30
+; EnableXP

tools/logon.cmd

@@ -225,15 +225,17 @@ reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer" ^
 reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer" ^
   /v "ShowFrequent" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f 1>nul
 
-echo disabling unwanted NETWORK features ...
+rem try to disable unwanted network features
-powershell -command %TOOLS%\scripts\disable-networkfeatures.ps1
+call %TOOLS%\scripts\disable-networkfeatures.cmd
 
 rem try to cleanup the tiles in the start menu (only for admins)
 call %TOOLS%\scripts\cleanup-tiles.cmd
 
-rem =========
+echo.
-rem SEAFILE
+echo =========
-rem =========
+echo SEAFILE
+echo =========
+echo.
 
 echo setting path for SEAFILE files ...
 reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\SeaFile" ^
@@ -250,23 +252,8 @@ if seafile_domain == 0 (
     /v "PreconfigureUserToken" /d "null" /t REG_SZ /f 1>nul
 )
 
-rem create a statusfile (this codeblock must be executed only once per user) ...
-echo 1 >%USERCONFIG_DONE%
-
-:USERTWEAKS_DONE
-
-
-rem ========================================
-rem ACCOUNT CLEANUP AND FIXES (runs always)
-rem ========================================
-
 echo.
-echo #####
+echo reorganizing start menu and desktop
-echo ##### CLEANING ...
-echo #####
-echo.
-
-echo Reorganizing start menu and desktop ...
 echo ########################################
 echo.
 
@@ -293,11 +280,6 @@ echo Removing microsoft edge links in start menu...
 del /F %STARTMENU%\"Microsoft Edge.lnk" 2>nul
 del /F %USERPROFILE%\"Desktop\Microsoft Edge.lnk" 2>nul
 
-rem ... stupid OS problem #7
-rem Rewards ? Really ? Seriously ?
-echo Disabling nag screen in windows settings ...
-%TOOLS%\vivetool delconfig 18299130 1
-
 rem IE too!
 echo Removing IE links in start menu, sigh ...
 del /F %STARTMENU%\"Accessories\Internet Explorer.lnk" 2>nul
@@ -310,16 +292,42 @@ rd /S /Q %STARTMENU%\"Administrative Tools" 2>nul
 rd /S /Q %STARTMENU%\"Maintenance" 2>nul
 rd /S /Q %STARTMENU%\"System Tools" 2>nul
 rd /S /Q %STARTMENU%\"Windows Powershell" 2>nul
+
+rem create a statusfile (this codeblock must be executed only once per user) ...
+echo 1 >%USERCONFIG_DONE%
+
+:USERTWEAKS_DONE
+
+
+rem ========================================
+rem ACCOUNT CLEANUP AND FIXES (runs always)
+rem ========================================
+
+echo.
+echo #####
+echo ##### CLEANUP
+echo #####
+
+echo.
+
+echo ... user settings
+echo ########################################
+echo.
+
+rem ... stupid OS problem #7
+rem Rewards ? Really ? Seriously ?
+echo Disabling nag screen in windows settings ...
+%TOOLS%\vivetool delconfig 18299130 1
+
+echo.
+echo ... users home directory
+echo ########################################
 echo.
 
 rem WARNING!
 rem DO NOT remove the "PICTURES" folder!
 rem this is used and needed by the snipping tool!
 
-echo Cleaning users home directory ...
-echo ########################################
-echo.
-
 echo 3D Objects ...
 rd /S /Q %USERPROFILE%\"3D Objects" 2>nul
 
@@ -351,10 +359,14 @@ for %%D in (
 
 )
 
-echo creating Pictures folder for Snipping Tool ...
+echo.
+echo OTHER tasks and fixes for the user
+echo ########################################
+echo.
+
+echo Creating pictures folder for snipping tool ...
 mkdir %USERPROFILE%\Pictures 2>nul
 
-echo.
 echo Starting workstation service ...
 net start workstation 1>nul 2>nul
 net config workstation

wim/StartCustomSetup.cmd

@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ date /t
 time /t
 echo.
 
+rem scan for the USB stick (infinite) ...
+:loop
 for %%D in (A B D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z) do (
 
   if EXIST %%D:\%BATCH% (
@@ -19,9 +21,12 @@ for %%D in (A B D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z) do (
     GOTO END 
   ) else (
     echo INFO: %BATCH% not found on drive %%D!
+    echo INFO: Calling the GUI helper to prompt the user to use a different USB port ...
+    prompt-user "Custom setup script NOT found! Please disconnect the USB stick and connect it to another USB port. Then click on OK."
   )
 
 )
+goto loop
 
 :END
 

wim/finish-image.cmd

@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ mkdir %IMAGE%\Windows\Setup\scripts 1>nul 2>nul
 echo [%0] INFO: copying scripts to %IMAGE%\Windows\Setup\scripts ...
 copy /Y SetupComplete.cmd %IMAGE%\Windows\Setup\scripts
 copy /Y StartCustomSetup.cmd %IMAGE%\Windows\Setup\scripts
+copy /Y ..\tools\prompt-user.exe %IMAGE%\Windows\Setup\scripts
 if %ERRORLEVEL% NEQ 0 (
   echo [%0] ERROR: while copying scripts to IMAGE
   exit /b