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Fourth Example -------------------- Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Pro Before you start Assuming you have Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Pro installed on your computer, do the following: 1- Open Acrobat, then go to Edit --> Preferences --> Identity. Fill in the four fields with your information. Close Acrobat. 2- Go to Start --> Run --> type "regedit" without quotes. When the Registry Editor opens, expand this tree: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\Identity Right-click "Identity", then choose export. The "Export Registry File" dialog box appears. In the field "File name:", type "Identity" or whatever you want, then save the file on your desktop for convenience. 3- Expand this tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat Distiller\6.0\Registration When you click "Registration", you'll find a value on the right window named "SERIAL". Right-click "SERIAL", then choose "Modify". The "Edit String" dialog box appears. There should be a number in the field "Value data:". Copy this number and paste it into a text document on your desktop. 4- Expand this tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\Registration When you click "Registration", you'll find a value on the right window named "SERIAL". Right-click "SERIAL", then choose "Modify". The "Edit String" dialog box appears. There should be a number in the field "Value data:". This number should be as the same as the number you got in the previous step. If so, then you don't need to paste it into that text document. If different, then paste it. Close your Registry Editor. 5- Now, right-click the file "Identity.reg", then choose "Edit". The file opens for editing. Delete any characters in the four fields other than numbers and letters. For example: "tDepartment"=hex:49,54,20,44,65,70,61,72,74,6d,65,6e,74 becomes "tDepartment"=4954204465706172746d656e74 "tDepartment" is left for reference only and won't be needed. During next steps, when I say "paste your tDepartment", then I mean 4954204465706172746d656e74 only. _________ START _____________________ It's sufficient to import "AcroPro6.msi" only to WinINSTALL, as the "Data1.cab" won't be edited. 1- Deleting shortcuts Highlight "AcroPro6.msi" Highlight "Shortcuts" Delete "Learn More" Delete "Download Driver" Delete "Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Standard" of "[iNSTALLDIR]Acrobat\Acrobat.exe" Delete "Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional" of "[iNSTALLDIR]Acrobat\Acrobat.exe" Delete "Acrobat Elements 6.0" Delete "Acrobat Assistant" (This shortcut is normally put in the startup folder) I don't need "Acrobat Assistant" to start every time I boot my PC. But, if you need it, then you don't have to delete its shortcut. 2- Registry tweaks ++++++++++ EULA - CURRENT USER Highlight "AcroPro6.msi" Highlight "Registry" Expand tree: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\AdobeViewer Click "AdobeViewer", if you don't see this value on the right window, then add it: Value=EULA Type=REG_DWORD Data=1 I think you'll find it there already. ++++++++++ Updater Expand tree: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0 Right-click "6.0", then add a new key "Updater". Right-click "Updater", then add these new values: Value=bShowAutoUpdateConfDialog Type=REG_DWORD Data=0 Value=bShowNotifDialog Type=REG_DWORD Data=0 Value=iUpdateFrequency Type=REG_DWORD Data=0 ++++++++++ Splash screen Again, right-click "6.0", then add a new key "Originals". Right-click "Originals", then add this new value: Value=bDisplayAboutDialog Type=REG_DWORD Data=0 ++++++++++ Measuring units (cm) Right-click "Originals", then add this new value: Value=iPageUnits Type=REG_DWORD Data=3 Don't add this value if you want measures to be in inches. ++++++++++ Browser Integration Right-click "Originals", then add this new value: Value=bBrowserIntegration Type=REG_DWORD Data=0 (a PDF document on the Internet opens in Adobe when you click it) Data=1 (a PDF document on the Internet opens in your browser when you click it) Of course, you either type 0 or 1. ++++++++++ Browser settings' check Right-click "Originals", then add this new value: Value=bBrowserCheck Type=REG_DWORD Data=0 (Adobe doesn't check your browser settings every time you open it) Data=1 (Adobe checks your browser settings every time you open it) Of course, you either type 0 or 1. ++++++++++ Internet connection speed Once more, right-click "6.0", then add a new key "AVGeneral". Right-click "AVGeneral", then add this new value: Value=iConnectionSpeed Type=REG_DWORD Data=56000 If your connection speed is not 56 kbps, you can type your own speed. These values are available: 28800=28.8 kbps 33600=33.6 kbps 56000=56 kbps 112000=112 kbps 256000=256 kbps 384000=384 kbps 512000=512 kbps 756000=756 kbps 1000000=1 mbps 1500000=1.5 mbps 10000000=LAN ++++++++++ Show How To Windows At Startup Right-click "6.0", then add a new key "AVHowToAutoShow". Right-click "AVHowToAutoShow", then add this new value: Value=bTasksHomePage Type=REG_DWORD Data=0 If you want "Show How To Windows At Startup" enabled, then don't add that key. ++++++++++ Identity Once again, right-click "6.0", then add a new key "Identity". Right-click "Identity", then add these new values: Value=tCorporation Type=REG_BINARY Data=paste your tCorporation Value=tDepartment Type=REG_BINARY Data=paste your tDepartment Value=tEMail Type=REG_BINARY Data=paste your tEMail Value=tName Type=REG_BINARY Data=paste your tName This is what Adobe says about your identity, so you can decide to add the key or not: Your identity information is used with comments, reviews, and digital signatures. Information entered here is secure and not transmitted beyond this application without your knowledge. ++++++++++ EULA - LOCAL MACHINE Expand tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\AdobeViewer Click "AdobeViewer", if you don't see this value on the right window, then add it: Value=EULA Type=REG_DWORD Data=1 I think you'll find it there already. ++++++++++ Adobe Registration Expand tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Registration Click "Registration". There should be two values on the right window, "COMPAN" and "NAME". Right-click each value and choose "Properties". In the String Editor, type what you want, without brackets. This information is normally what you see when you open "System Properties" dialog box (Control Panel-->System). Also, you'll see it on the "About" screen of Adobe Acrobat. Adobe will normally catch this information from the registry when installed, without having to be typed here. However, you have the choice of making "About" screen display different information. ++++++++++ Distiller Registration Expand tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat Distiller\6.0\Registration Click "Registration". On the right window, there should be the value "SERIAL". Right-click "SERIAL" and choose "Properties". In the String Editor, type your serial number without dashes and without brackets. This is the serial you've saved before. ++++++++++ Acrobat Registration Expand tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\Registration Click "Registration". On the right window, there should be the value "SERIAL". Right-click "SERIAL" and choose "Properties". In the String Editor, type your serial number without dashes and without brackets. This is the serial you've saved before. You'd type the same serial number for both Distiller and Acrobat. However, this is my situation. ++++++++++ PrintMe Expand tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\PrintMe Right-click "PrintMe" and choose "Delete". Don't delete this key if you aren't going to execute step 3. 3- PrintMe Highlight "General" Expand "AcroPro6.msi" Expand "View Adobe PDF" Highlight "PrintMe" --> choose "Not Available" 4- Storage and command line To store the installation files, copy the modified "AcroPro6.msi" from WinINSTALL directory along with "Data1.cab" from its original location both into a new folder on your hard disk. You'll need those two files only for installing Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Pro. Now, you can test your modified installation. In your batch file, you should use this command: Start /wait msiexec.exe /I AcroPro.msi /QR For example: Start /wait msiexec.exe /I %systemdrive%\install\AcroPro6\AcroPro.msi /QR _________ FINISHED __________________

Oh, Nastradamus! Your English is fine and better than that of natives here. Sure! By the way, I didn't mean that you should upload the msi files themselves. I meant to post your explanations of making them. For me, I personally use "pdfFactory Pro 2.01" which is the easiest and smallest. I need no more programs for PDF tasks. But I get stuck with Acrobat for some reason. However I'm on my way to make it. If you need an example of WinXP Manager, I have got it. Thanks alot.

Just, order!

medhunter Good idea. By the way, there's a method for KPF here : http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=15511 You won't need a setup.iss file.

Or you could do it the hard way as shown here http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=11491&st=20 If you are, specifically, dedicated to 2.91!!

You'd better go here and press the button NEW TOPIC.

Well, Nastradamus! I was going to post more examples including Messenger and others. It will be helpful for other members if you can share your modified apps as examples like I did. And, I didn't intend to post the method of composing packages by monitoring since it needs several reviews. I thought it could be difficult for others to learn. But if you have simple explanations for it, why don't you share? It's your own will, but I'm just asking. Also, did you try modifying Adobe Acrobat Pro 6.0? I have some experience to share and some problems to have help for. Thanks.

Third Example -------------------- Alcohol 120% v 1.4.8.1222 Assuming you've got some background from the two previous examples on how to use WinINSTALL, I'll be direct. There's no need, now, for detailed steps. Before you start, I should remind you that: 1- A package imported to WinINSTALL is MERELY a copy, so you are encouraged to smash it as strongly as you can! NO FEAR! If problems occur when testing, simply delete the package from WinINSTALL directory and import another copy. That's it! 2- You'd better burn your modified packages to your unattended CD, so that you don't duplicate your source files occupying more space on your hard disk. However, you can keep them if you've got the required free space. 3- You don't have to delete your original packages. No one said that you have to. 4- A modified MSI file can be restored back to its attended mode by just unchecking the box "Show basic user interface only (simple progress and error handling)". Simple! But, why would you want to restore it back?! 5- All modifications are optional, the extent to which you want your applications unattended and pre-configured. 6- These notes are true for previous and next examples, including this one. _________ START _____________________ 1- Hiding setup screens & supressing reboot Highlight "Alcohol.msi" (I assume you named it so) Highlight "General" Install Modes --> Check "Show basic user interface only (simple progress and error handling)" Advanced --> Sequence --> Install --> Execute --> Delete the action "ScheduleReboot" 2- Deleting shortcuts Highlight "Alcohol.msi" Highlight "Shortcuts" Delete "Alcohol 120%" of "[DesktopFolder]\" 3- Registry tweaks & Registration Highlight "Alcohol.msi" Highlight "Registry" Expand tree: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120% Right-click "Alcohol 120%", then add a new key "Basic". Right-click "Basic", then add this new value: Value=Auto Check New Version Type=REG_SZ Data=0 Again, right-click "Alcohol 120%", then add a new key "Option". Right-click "Option", then add this new value: Value=Language Type=REG_SZ Data=1033 This value is important if you, usually, have strange characters on Alcohol UI when you open it for the first time after installation. So, you pre-set its UI language to English (1033), then change it to your language after installation (View --> Language). If you had no problems of this type when using the original msi, then you would have no problems with this modified msi. If this is the case, then you don't need to add that key. Once more, right-click "Alcohol 120%", then add a new key "Info". Right-click "Info", then add these new values: Value=Company Type=REG_SZ Data=type your company name Value=SerialNo Type=REG_SZ Data=type your serial number Value=UserName Type=REG_SZ Data=type your name Close WinINSTALL LE and agree to save the changes when prompted. _________ FINISHED __________________ Added features are clear.

good Alanoll Mazin ---> crash <--- Alanoll you proceeded!

/gb ---> /qb

OK Djus. Just give me some time.

Humm3r Honestly, it's better to go to http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showforum=80 and start a new thread by clicking "NEW TOPIC". You will have more help than you expect. Consider giving impressive name and description for your thread, so that you can attract more helpful members. This is an example: Name: Changing Installation Directory Description: Unattended Mode No one could think that unattended matters for different installers are discussed here, in a WinINSTALL thread.

Djus OK. I understand you. To help you easily, it's better to state the configurations you want in Adobe Pro after you get it installed. So I can write the needed modifications to you. However, this instruction was for EULA: <<< Now, expand "Acrobat Reader", then right-click the sub-key named "6.0". From the shortcut menu, choose "New Key" and name the new key "AdobeViewer".>>> But, since the EULA for the pro version is shown at the time of installation, you don't need to add that key. It was needed for Adobe Reader because its EULA pops up when you open Adobe Reader for the first time after installation. Are you satisfied with this answer, or still need help? Humm3r Don't worry. You'll be assisted anyway. But, your question is ambiguous. Do you mean that you want to install those applications to partitions other than C:? Or you mean that you want to have a complete list of switches related to those applications for future use.

Djus I didn't mean that. I meant: Did you find anything difficult or different when you tried to modify the MSI?

Well, big_gie. Thanks for your interest. I tested that compressed file under a batch file (start /wait) with some msi and non-msi applications next to it. It worked fine, and this is why I posted it. If it would have problems when applied under different methods, like you say, then peolpe could test it first. This is why I said that in advance (see the quote above). EDIT ------ Plus, I never told people to delete their originals or duplicate their source files or lose the choice of getting their applications back to its original configuration. When I edit an MSI file, I do that for the purpose of burning it into my unattended CD. Therefore, my originals remain on hard disk and modified MSIs are deleted from my hard after burning them. So, there's no duplication as you can see. Moreover, modified MSIs can work normally again if you just unchecked the box "Show basic user interface only". That's it!

Poor big_gie, you struggled much with MST files! Consider visiting this link. There are updates. http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=17365&st=30&

Updates (one EXE file) -------------------------- Adobe Reader 6.0 You may wonder if you can pack those two files in one compressed file that can: - be less in size 1.6 MB than the original two files. - extract itself into a temporary folder. - run the installer. - delete the temporary folder. I'm posting it for people who don't know that this possibility is present in WinRAR. These are the steps: I recommend making a backup of the two files till you test the new compressed one. 1- Open WinRAR. Go to: File --> Browse for folder. Browse to the folder in which you stored the two files. 2- Highlight the two files. Go to: Commands --> Add files to archive, The "Archive name and parameters" dialog box appears. On the "General" tab, press the button "Profiles..." and choose "Default Profile". Still On the "General" tab, in the field "Archive name", type a name for the new compressed file like AR6.exe, and don't forget the extension ".exe" Then, choose these parameters: - Archive format: RAR - Compression method: Best - Archiving options: Create SFX archive You don't need to play with other parameters. 3- Go to "Advanced" tab, Press the button "SFX options". The "Advanced SFX Options" dialog box appears. On the "General" tab, choose "Create in the current folder". In the field "Run after extraction", type the name of your installer, this should be the name of your modified msi. Don't forget the extension ".msi". 4- Go to "Modes" tab, choose: Unpack to temporary folder + Hide all + Overwrite all files. 5- Press "OK' on all dialogs and wait for the compression process to complete. Close WinRAR. You should find "AR6.exe" inside the folder you browsed to in step 1.

Alanoll I should quote a modified version of bonedaddy's nice comment and say: Alanoll, these bones are getting broken. You don't have to like WinINSTALL. Well, Djus! Now, what's different with Adobe Pro 6.0?

Lovely ZoSTeR! I'll consider it for your sake, not for the sake of MSTs. It should take me long, but I'll give it a try. But I never quit my favorite "WinINSTALL". For Adobe Pro, I'll check it soon since I already have a copy.

big_gie Despite making Adobe Reader load some faster when eliminated, I don't like eliminating it. I feel like something missing from the UI. But it's better you mentioned it so that poeple who like it can do it. Thanks alot.

Alanoll I modified Mac's Winamp.msi in half a minute, then ran it directly without ANY problems. That modification included: - enabling installation of all things except the Agent, which I don't need. - deleting the desktop shortcut to be copied. - integrating my registration data for the pro version. - correcting a registry key, which I reported to Mac. - eliminating the need to any switches. - preventing any setup screens from appearing. There may be changes I made but don't remember now. OK?! Would you, please, tell me what comparison you are talking about? Why should I do it? Is it implied by the Department of State or Justice or what? Is it a puzzle? The only application I should use a MST file with is Microsot Office. Execuse me, Alanoll. But I usually get nervous when I hear people talking about UFOs! Stay tuned.

Well! Have you found any extras or differences?

Yes! I checked it, immediately, that day. I can't be patient when it comes to learning. That day, I nearly downloaded everything on that site and even its relatives and neighbors! I played with those programs but didn't understand anything; perhaps, because it was all new to me. But now, I've just re-visited my thread and understood everything in a second. I returned to my C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-aware 6\ and did it. I'd say: What's that CRAZY?! Where have you got that idea?! It's really a charm! Million thanks to you, ZoSTeR.

By "Register" I meam user data and serial numbers. Also, if MST file is that easy, why not give us an example like I did. So, we can see the difference.

Yes. Well! Come on, ZoSTeR. I'm interested in this.