How could I extract drivers from installers?

[petremure]

Here is my problem: I am making ready to vlite a windows install cd, and I'd like to integrate the pc manufacturer's original drivers in the iso. However, these come as exe auto-installers, which I can't use for my purpose. Is there a way to extract the drivers from the installers? I seem to remember there was a program that did just that, but the name escapes me.

Thank you for your help,

P.

[mongo66]

I use 7-zip to open/extract executable files... If that doesn't work, I just run the installer (without actually installing it) to obtain the files I need. Most auto-installers will extract contents to a temporary location within the %TEMP% folder when executed.

[petremure]

Thanks, I'll try 7zip. The pseudo-install trick might not work, since the drivers are for a different OS than the actual on my machine, and simply respond with a "wrong os"-type of message.

[petremure]

Sorry, tried 7zip (portable) and got error message (see attach.). Any other idea?

P.

Edited November 7, 2008 by petremure

[mongo66]

Sorry, tried 7zip (portable) and got error message (see attach.). Any other idea?

P.

Hmm, I've never seen that error before...

You could also try Universal Extractor (if you haven't already done so). I don't know if it'll do what you want it to do, but it's worth a shot...

[petremure]

Universal Extractor did the job. Thank you, mongo66!