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some people still use XP? and yes, you're right, it is a modern environment variable
my alternate suggestion would be %appdata%\Adobe
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The 7z sfx should be directed to extract (cache) the installation files to %programdata%\Adobe and not deleted.
This will help with user rights access issues / self repair of MSI installations / svcpack compatibility
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excellent researchOnce you unregister the DLL, the PDF tab will no longer be shown. This is a pretty clean and simple way to remove the PDF tab.and an 'idea' I would support.
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1. Added SVCPACK compatibility (now it caches the files locally by adding the line to 7zip
InstallPath="%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\\Windows Live\\cache"
my two cents worth ... good move mickmack.
In my experience svcpack compatibility for MSI based installers is achieved by caching the install files before installation and not having them removed by the sfx method of repakaging/re-distribution.
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XhmikosR, thanks again. This is a version that many will suit and prefer.
+1 thanks.
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I suggest a 'corporate version', all the tweaks, no removals.
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Does anyone use Form filling?
IMO form filling is a priorty, it should stay.
EDIT1: in todays world of terabyte drives etc etc, size does not matter so much.
The Lite'ening of this product has more to do with RogerDB's sentiments posted HERE.
There are few people with actual concerns of hdd space.
MANY people are concerned about background processes running without any way of stopping them.
Please keep this in mind when trying to make the product as small (in bytes) as possible.
EDIT2: I have read the comments on the internet by small minds comparing 20 MB to 25 MB etc etc
Ignore these people. This Lite product isnt for them. They have no idea whats running in the background, and never will. Those with real knowledge seek this product for the reasons posted above in EDIT1
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Hi.
I would just like to add to the sentiments stated by Provolino, namely appreciation and gratitude to both XhmikosR and Shark007 for their work (both current and previous) on creating a Lite version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Thanks again to both of you!
I understand completely that Provolino might be wondering if the Lite version is still useful. I, however, completely believe that your repackaging work is still COMPLETELY valid.
The main benefit of the Lite version would be the removal of the AcroRd32Info process. This alone is of immense benefit, since the process is a resource consumer and in most cases, completely unwanted - leading to quite a number of complaints regard it as a security risk or even be called malware itself. Note that even in the 9.0 Lite version, the PDFShell.dll explorer hook is still registered, but without the AcroRd32Info process, system impact is non-existent to minimal.
I believe Shark007 made very wise decisions for removing plugins that are not used by a large majority of Adobe Acrobat Reader users. I congratulate XhmikosR for keeping with these decisions, including the removal of all Adobe updater components. A lot of these components are simply not needed. The updater alone causes irresponsible resource use. If I need to update, I'm more than happy to uninstall the older version and install a newer one.
All in all, the Lite series for Adobe Acrobat Reader is an excellent product. It works just the way most people would want it to work. Adobe should be ashamed for not providing the option to install lighter versions of it software. However, its completely natural that once a company gets a certain measure of success, it assumes its smarter than its users. This leads to a great degree of arrogance in installing bloated software that just ignores the needs of users.
As for the suggestion to use Foxit Reader... well, is it really a good replacement?
The answer is completely dependent on the individual using it. I have installed and used Foxit. Its a very good piece of software. However, there are drawbacks. My main issue with Foxit is that it doesn't render certain documents correctly. By this I mean that the document is still readable, but there are formatting errors (elements moved out of place), and even fonts being displayed differently (slightly lower quality).
So in summary, the reason I'm posting this is simply to state that I truly strongly believe that there is a place in this world for the Adobe Acrobat Reader Lite repackagings. In a perfect world, software would be light on resources, fast and work perfectly. However, this is not a perfect world... but having people who are willing to spend their time and effort to do something about it, makes things all that little bit better.
So thanks once again to both XhmikosR and Shark007. Your contributions are immensely appreciated!
PS: IMHO, rt3d.dll can be removed. If users REALLY needed 3D in their PDF, they can use the full version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Alternatively, perhaps an archive file can be provided with the necessary files that can be copied in to add 3D support and provided as an optional download to add on to the Lite version.
RogerDB, thanks for sharing your opinion. i agree with everything you have said here.
Also, the fact that your post is well thought out and presented shows, you care about this project.
to add, you went through the hassle of registering on this forum simply to share you opinion.
My hat is off to you, I truly appreciated reading your post.
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It is a new feature aspect of 9.1 that is why my version doesn't have it.For the toolbar button, I mean silently (reg tweak?). Shark's version does not show it, and the version I created displays the button too (even though I disabled all online fetures using the customization wizard).shark
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3D is not working with this release. You can check it out with any of these files
3D is one of the removed components.
You will need to create your own Lite version using the tutorial or install the full version.
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comparing the size of the MSI from one version to the next is pointless.
My original tutorial was complete. It had all the steps taken to create a Lite version.
I am quite satisfied that XhmikosR has successfully created a 9.1 Lite version worthy of re-distribution.
I will private message contact information to XhmikosR so that MajorGeeks can begin public re-distribution.
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I moved the relevent posts to its own thread. I hope this hasnt inconvenienced you.
This gives you access to the 1st post allowing you to edit important information such as download URL's etc.
XhmikosR, glad to see you're making an effort to pick this up, i hope you keep it up ...
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Just install it, configure it the way you want and grab the folder from program files and the registry keys under Software/Poikosoft.
You can make an SFX archive for it.
I like simple and this is as easy as it gets. Nice posting elajua.
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TAKE NOTICE
Once there is a consensus by the msfn community that a viable 9.1 Lite (english) version is worthy of public re-distribution, MajorGeeks.com will re-distribute it as a replacement to my previous work giving the new author full credit.
You are probably aware, this is a high profile release and extremely sought after. I am in no hurry to authorize MajorGeeks to take up this release. I will wait to see comments from seasoned msfn members before I make this move.
Good Luck.
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I also missed this feature. I found it useful in a directory of many files to assist selecting those I wanted.And, a case of the "Use Feedback" button working, for those of you who think these are ignored.Invert selection is back in for Win7 as of the RC.
I am glad to see the function back, and glad to hear my clicks on that link arent being ignored.
Excellent idea the send feedback button, easy to use too.
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Since I am the developer on the Win7codecs . . .
I have to denounce those promoting thier favorite codec packs (cccp and klite)
What exactly do you consider compatible? The fact that it didnt crash upon installation?
I challenge you:
On a clean installation of Windows 7, no codecs installed - test M2TS playback - works nice huh
Install your favorite codec pack, uninstall that codec pack
test M2TS again
Now go ask your favorite codecpack developers how do you get M2TS working again after removing thier pack.
The main reason I bring this up is that people like to try things. They try these codecpacks. They try my codec pack and complain to me that M2TS doesnt work. I have to inform them that the other codecpacks destroyed thier system and installing my codecs wont fix that destruction. To the best of my knowledge you have to format and clean install to get Windows 7 M2TS native support working again.
This isnt so much directed at cccp because they havent claimed thier pack was Win7 compatible
but Klite has claimed it was compatible since version 4.5.3 .. 17 revisions ago!
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In my experience random reboots are often a hardware issue.
My 1st guess is overclocking, poor BIOS settings, RAM settings to high (try default settings until you solve the issue)
2nd guess, improper cpu cooling/heatsink plugged
and rarely, PCI card positioning, relocating the cards sometimes fixes it.
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+1always a clean installupgrades are ugly
upgrades suck. period. They are far from efficient. Doesnt matter if the installer is MSI, Inno, whatever.
I have tracked many issues to an 'upgrade scenario', They dont remove files and Registry Keys properly.
This attitude is for all software, not just operating systems.
Uninstall previous versions - Install 'clean' programs - you will get what the developer meant you to get.
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to playback DVD's all that is required is CLVSD.AX
I dont know about the file from version9, I havent tested it
If you take the file from version8, you may also need to install some runtimes to get it to register.
Take the file from version7 and all will be fine.
you may also consider the MSFN XP codec pack in the sticky's above this topic area.
It includes the dvd decoder file and is quite a minimalistic package.
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Just to inform others - I have stopped producing Lite versions of this product.
MSFN is loaded with capable people.
I have posted a basic tutorial in this thread and anyone is welcomed to pick it up where I left off.
I just do not have the time to continue it myself.
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I'm a dialup user.
In build 7000, IE8 is so slow I no longer try to use the internet with Windows 7.
I am use to waiting for things to load, but this is ridiculous.
by the way, I clear my cache often, it isnt affecting my judgement here.
My PC multiboots 4 different OS so I boot up Vista If I need to go on the net.
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K-Lite Codec Pack - Tried to play an MKV, sound but no video, not sure what the problem with that is, works fine on Vista & XP.
interesting. i tried the combined community codec pack and when i tried to play mkv, the system would blue screen.
The Win7codecs release by me.
The Win7codecs package which I have created does not change or interfere with what Microsoft has going on concerning native codec support in Windows Media Player 12 and Media Center. DXVA accelerated H264 playback is provided by the codec package for all other capable players.
sorry for this shameless plug.
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This is not nessasarily the opinion of MSFN.org
I have reviewed the Mozillazine forum comments.
I personally state, I do not have issue with this redistribution/repackaging of freely available wares.
I know it breaks several eula's concerning redistribution/repackaging...
but that statement applies to more than 95% of all 'repacks' found here on MSFN.
To those messging me to take down this release, i won't do it unless it includes payware.
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pthread library on 64 bit windows
in Programming (C++, Delphi, VB/VBS, CMD/batch, etc.)
Posted
here you go.
tested and functioning fine.
It needs to reside in the system32 directory on 64bit windows.
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pthreadGC2.x64.7z