vnchooks.dll to be included in the sc package?

[switch]

I have seen someone have the following files packed for compiling into an executable:

1. background.img
2. helpdesk.txt
3. icon1.ico
4. icon2.ico
5. logo.bmp
6. rc4.key
7. vnchooks.dll

Is the latter, #7 vnchooks.dll, a prerequisite? I haven't seen it in the custom.zip file. What's the purpose of including the vnchooks.dll?

[Dwalf]

I have seen someone have the following files packed for Is the latter, #7 vnchooks.dll, a prerequisite? I haven't seen it in the custom.zip file. What's the purpose of including the vnchooks.dll?

No you dont need that in the zip file.

cheers
Dwalf

[switch]

Dwarf, this is what I read about the vnchook.dll:

On W2000 and XP, Ultr@VNC can use an additional and optionnal Video Hook Driver (aka Mirror Driver) that dramatically improves performances and reduces CPU activity over LAN connections. So when the bandwidth is good - typically over a LAN - Ultr@VNC lets you work on a remote computer with an incredible 'real-time' feeling (hundreds of screen updates per second), just as if you were sitting in front of it.

Why is the vnchooks.dll included in the winvnc.exe of UltraVNC v1.0.2 and why is it not needed in UltraVNC SC?

[Rudi De Vos]

The online creator add all neede files.
The custom.zip only need to contain the customization.

The server has a set of winvnc.exe/hookdll etc that where special build for
SC. File size of exe and dll are 50% of normal compilation.

Check the create exe with (7zip), so you can see all files that are included after creation.

If you add winvnc.exe and other to the zip, you overwrite the creator default files. This also work, and allow the use custom exe, as long as you know what you are doing.

[switch]

Hi Rudi,

I created my own executable file, by uploading the following files, zipped in one package:

1. background.img
2. helpdesk.txt
3. icon1.ico
4. icon2.ico
5. logo.bmp
6. rc4.key

Subsequently I could download the executable, which I again unzipped with 7-Zip.

Next to the above mentioned files, these files are now included as well:

7. MSRC4Plugin.dsm
8. winvnc.exe

I am missing the vnchook.dll though. That should be added as well, isn't? Or do I misinterprete your posting?

[switch]

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[Rudi De Vos]

From creator

7z a -mx=9 -t7z UltraVncSC.7z winvnc.exe vnchooks.dll rc4.key MSRC4Plugin.dsm helpdesk.txt icon1.ico icon2.ico logo.bmp background.bmp enter.bmp

Creator add vnchooks.dll...
Are you sure you it's not in the exe, would be very strange that one file
is missing !
Hidden file type in explorer ?

[switch]

Rui, I'll PM you! I have hidden file view disabled i.e. I can see all filetypes.

From creator

7z a -mx=9 -t7z UltraVncSC.7z winvnc.exe vnchooks.dll rc4.key MSRC4Plugin.dsm helpdesk.txt icon1.ico icon2.ico logo.bmp background.bmp enter.bmp

Creator add vnchooks.dll...
Are you sure you it's not in the exe, would be very strange that one file
is missing !
Hidden file type in explorer ?

[switch]

Rudi, I found out the culprit. I used in the UltraVNC Creator Tool for Upload the "UltraVncSC based on RC23" version.

I just Uploaded my zip file in the "UltraVncSC based on REL1.00 (TEST)" version, and now the vnchook.dll and also the enter.bmp show up on my list.

Case resolved.

Rudi, thanks for your help!