[7z Self extracting]

OK,

1) Why did you decied that " MySetup.msi (NOT WITHIN A FOLDER!!!)" ???

It is in the folder and when checking the zip created after

"C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" a %zipFileName% %allFromOutputDir%"

the MSI is present!!!

2) both msi and exe are created from a simple visual studio .net, C# setup project. Framework 3.5..

No problem with that part at all!

More over - and that is the point you keep missing - The self extracting zip works just fine (and run the MSI and all) when i run it on win 7 (extract exe and MSI and execute it all!!!).

The same self extracting zip - will not work on win XP.

SO ???

[7z Self extracting]

Yes - the commad i use is exactlly like yours.

I tried installing Windows Installer 4.5. Did not help.

Can you please just post the link to what you think is the relevant SFX version - because i am very confused by now...

[7z Self extracting]

when using the "7zsd.sfx" from

7zSD

1.5 beta (build 2478)

May 10, 2012

Modified 32-bit module (for LZMA compression method that 7-Zip uses by default). (downloaded from 7-zip.info)

and trying to run it product - it gives me an error "Could not read SFX configuration or configuration Not found".

When using "7zsd.sfx" from 7z920_extra (downloaded from 7-zip.org) it works but only on win7.

when using "7zsd.sfx" from 7zSD 1.4.3 Release (build 2367) January 21, 2012 (downloaded from 7-zip.info)

it still gives me this

"Could not read SFX configuration or configuration Not found"

Please help!

[7z Self extracting]

Hi,

I use "7zsd.sfx" from 7zsd_tools_150_2100.exe

Is it the correct version for my needs ?

- run self extructed installer

- run on win XP and win 7

???

Thanks

[7z Self extracting]

Hi,

tried both of the last suggestions....

Still same errors.

Could it be because my zip contains more then one file ?

See , the zip contains these items :

- MySetup.msi

- setup.exe

- "WindowsInstaller3_1" folder (pre - requisite)

-"DotNetFX35" folder (another pre-requisite)

Now - when i run my SFX on win XP - it does run the "setup.exe", but after checking for the pre-requisites , it fails to run the MSI !!!

Here is the log content :

The following properties have been set:

Property: [AdminUser] = true {boolean}

Property: [ProcessorArchitecture] = Intel {string}

Property: [VersionNT] = 5.1.3 {version}

Running checks for package 'Windows Installer 3.1', phase BuildList

The following properties have been set for package 'Windows Installer 3.1':

Running checks for command 'WindowsInstaller3_1\WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe'

Result of running operator 'VersionGreaterThanOrEqualTo' on property 'VersionMsi' and value '3.1': true

Result of checks for command 'WindowsInstaller3_1\WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe' is 'Bypass'

'Windows Installer 3.1' RunCheck result: No Install Needed

Running checks for package '.NET Framework 3.5', phase BuildList

Reading value 'Install' of registry key 'HKLM\Software\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP\v3.5\1033'

Read integer value 1

Setting value '1 {int}' for property 'DotNet35InstallSuccess'

The following properties have been set for package '.NET Framework 3.5':

Property: [DotNet35InstallSuccess] = 1 {int}

Running checks for command 'DotNetFX35\dotNetFx35setup.exe'

Result of running operator 'ValueEqualTo' on property 'DotNet35InstallSuccess' and value '1': true

Result of checks for command 'DotNetFX35\dotNetFx35setup.exe' is 'Bypass'

'.NET Framework 3.5' RunCheck result: No Install Needed

Launching Application.

Running command 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe' with arguments ' -I "C:\DOCUME~1\...\LOCALS~1\Temp\7zS909.tmp\MySetup.msi" '

Any ideas ?

[7z Self extracting]

Hi,

Well let me better explain :

"C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" a %zipFileName% %allFromOutputDir%

copy /b "C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7zSD_LZMA.sfx" + config.txt + %zipFileName% %outputFile%

where :

%zipFileName% = "MySetup.7z"

%allFromOutputDir% = all of the items that currentlly exists in the output dir of the setup project. (bin\release\...)

%outputFile% = "MySFX.exe"

thats it...

Did not zip only one file but the whole setup dir - since the setup my contain more then just the ".exe".

It contains the pre- requisites folders (like the .net version and win intsller etc.).

That is not the issue.

I will try your format of command :

copy /-Y /B

[7z Self extracting]

Look,

The setup alone does work on both OS... (XP and win 7).

Only after creating SFX and using it - it does not work on win XP.

And yes - the setup pre-requisite is to install .net frame work.

Any other suggestions ?

Thanks

Iris

[7z Self extracting]

Hi,

Tried all the above - still same errors.

I have a VS.net setup project - creating my setup.exe file.

Then i have a post build event - trying to create the SFX like this :

"C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" a %zipFileName% %allFromOutputDir%

copy /b "C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7zS.sfx" + config.txt + %zipFileName% %outputFile%

When running its product - it cause this error :

"This installation package could not be opened..."

or like this

"C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" a %zipFileName% %allFromOutputDir%

copy /b "C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7zSD_LZMA.sfx" + config.txt + %zipFileName% %outputFile%

When running its product - it cause this error :

"Could not read configuration or configuration not found".

config file is saved in UTF-8 encoding.

NOTE : both errors only happen on win XP .

On win 7 - it works great!!!

Any other suggestions ?

[7z Self extracting]

Yep - the 'setup.exe' works just fine on both OS.

Only when using the SFX - it fails on XP.

[7z Self extracting]

Hi,

Tried all that - did not work...

Thanks

Iris

[7z Self extracting]

Hello all,

I been trying to create a self extracting zip (SFX) to contain my installation folder.

I am using 7z modules like "7zs.Sfx" or "7zSD_Lzma.sfx".

I created a zip which after extraction run the "setup.exe" .

this is the command lines in the batch file :

"C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" a %zipFileName% %allFromOutputDir% (creating a 7z zip)

copy /b "C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7zS.sfx" -y + MCTSFXConfig.txt + %zipFileName% %outputFile% (Creating self extracting zip)

this is the config content :

;!@Install@!UTF-8!

RunProgram="setup.exe"

GUIMode="2"

;!@InstallEnd@!

On my comuter which OC is win7 - it works good!

But when i try to run it on WinXP pro x86

i get this error after extraction :

"This installation package could not be opened..."

So i tried different command for SFX :

"C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" a %zipFileName% %allFromOutputDir%

copy /b "C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7zSD_LZMA.sfx" + MCTSFXConfig.txt + %zipFileName% %outputFile%

and when i am trying to run its out put - i get this error :

"Could not read configuration or configuration not found".

NOTE : it is the same configuration...

Please help !