Hiding Windows - run GBPVR from the start

[n@boleo]

Fix to my workaround. Exploring all the fonction available using XP with gbpvr.exe running as shell, i noticed that my previous workaround was only working partially. All navigation fonction are ok, but sound commands (Vol up, vol down, and mute) were not working any more. So it installed a little tool (nircmd) and changed my default section into irremote.ini to

Code:

MUTE={run(c:\gbpvr\nircmd.exe mutesysvolume 2)}
VOLUP={run(c:\gbpvr\nircmd.exe changesysvolume 2000)}
VOLDOWN={run(c:\gbpvr\nircmd.exe changesysvolume -2000)}

Sound control is now available again

Enjoy and let's hope there will not have any more surprise like this

[wannabepvr]

Firstly, I like the sound of the effect of these solutions.
But it all sounds a bit, well, difficult. :o

For we simple folk this can sort of be achieved by:

1. Putting GBPVR.exe shortcut in 'startup' folder (already discussed)
2. hiding all windows desktop icons (Display properties > Desktop > customise desktop.)
3. setting desktop to black (or even a background image of GBPVR with 'loading' or 'please wait' if you like.)
4. Auto hide task bar.

The only thing that sucks is you can't turn off the 'recycle bin' icon so I had to drag it down off screen corner out of sight. (align to gid off)

Not as effective or elegant as some other solutions... but simple.

[dneprrider]

The only thing that sucks is you can't turn off the 'recycle bin' icon so I had to drag it down off screen corner out of sight. (align to gid off)

Not as effective or elegant as some other solutions... but simple.

Try the TweakUI for XP, this allows you to select which desktop items you wish to display or not. So you can choose to turn recycle bin icon off.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downl...rtoys.mspx

[wannabepvr]

Cool. I give it a try!

[drewkaree]

First, I thought I had e-mail on responses checked, and MAN am I surprised to see all the responses and workarounds! Second, I've got a "fix" for some stuff and some comments:

Firstly, I like the sound of the effect of these solutions.
But it all sounds a bit, well, difficult. :o

Nah. I didn't know JACK about running a shell, and after dicking around with DOS for another project (a MAME pc) and getting frustrated enough to give up on THAT, this is a breeze. I will admit it looks (and sounds) intimidating, but the end result is like the cherry on top of the icing on the cake

The only thing that sucks is you can't turn off the 'recycle bin' icon so I had to drag it down off screen corner out of sight. (align to gid off)

IF, and ONLY if, you happen to be the proud possessor of XP Professional (to clarify even more, this DOES NOT APPLY to XP Home), hit the start button, click run, and type in gpedit.msc (group policy editor). Under "User Configuration", hit the "Administrative Templates" folder, then the "Desktop" folder. On the right hand side of the screen, you should see an option labeled "Remove Recycle Bin icon from the Desktop". Double click it. Select "Enabled", click "OK", and close. Reboot, and that hideously ugly Recycle Bin should be a thing of the past. It WILL still be accessable, just won't have the icon on yer desktop.

I dunno if XP has the same issues when throwing the program in the Startup folder, but it sounds like you gave that a shot so mebbe you can tell us - does the mouse cursor still show up as well during boot (w/hourglass )

[wannabepvr]

- no problems at all with a shortcut in the startup folder. (XP prof SP2)
- yes ugly cursor / hourglass are visable for a few moments.

[Word]

I have set my normal account as the auto-login user and get a 'Your system does not appear to support VMR9, please use a different renderer' has not having the GB-PVR being the auto-login account caused this problem? Or what did I do wrong?

[amaddux]

I'm using the GBPVR on a computer that doubles as a TV in our guest bedroom. I have followed the instructions, and successfully changed the Windows XP Pro shell for a single user to use GBPVR. However, when the user exits GBPVR, I expected windows to logoff that user.

Any ideas how to change this? I know there is a plugin that relates to making the exit button logoff, but I'd rather have this occur only for this new user.

I'm trying to make using the television as simple as possible to start and stop for the convenience of those who are technically savvy.

Thanks for any ideas...

[amaddux]

Actually, the plugin works fine for me after looking at it. I didn't realize it had some many choices and thought it would just log off the user.

Now, I simply need to work on getting the remote to work with the sound. The post above talks about some code for it, but I'm left wondering...does that code go into the batch file that was scheduled to start at login?

Could it also be accomplished by putting it into the run at startup section of the registry?

[n@boleo]

I'm using the GBPVR on a computer that doubles as a TV in our guest bedroom. I have followed the instructions, and successfully changed the Windows XP Pro shell for a single user to use GBPVR. However, when the user exits GBPVR, I expected windows to logoff that user.

Have you tried to add the following line at the end of your [whatever directory]\gbpvr\stop.bat ?

Code:

shutdown -l -f -t 0

It should allow automatic logoff everytime gbpvr is closed...

Now, I simply need to work on getting the remote to work with the sound. The post above talks about some code for it, but I'm left wondering...does that code go into the batch file that was scheduled to start at login?

Code should be placed into the c:\windows\irremote.ini (assuming your are using hauppauge RC)