A consult on packaging software

[Sp0iLedBrAt]

Hi everybody,

I have an Encarta 2006 DVD (2.8GB) that I wanted to repack and (if possible) avoid setup. exe starting and then running a bunch of other processes I had no control over in my batch file. Namely I tried sleep. exe and timeout.exe, but still the following programs continued the install and got interrupted.

So, a friend told me there was an open source software to repack the whole DVD into one installer and run only one process, but couldn't remember the name. I wouldn't mind the option of selecting the components to be installed. I tried the Advanced Installer, but unfortunately it is limited to 2GB total and no larger pieces than 64k (otherwise cool).

I would appreciate any idea, no matter how crazy it sounds (this is my final step in creating my own CD)

Thank you beforehand.

[Noise]

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=54475

[Sp0iLedBrAt]

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=54475

I've already tried search and the administrative install option mentioned there. It only gives a few options for tweaks like pop-up screens for e.g., but it doesn't allow me to choose which parts not to install. I even tried making a .MST file using the Office 2003 tools for administrative install of Office. It created a .MST file, but it didn't work.

[iamtheky]

I use Installshield Repackager - not free.

However, I think there are old versions of WinInstall LE that are still around and I believe it also advertises a repackaging function as discussed (basically it scans your box. then you install and make your changes, it scans again and packages the difference):

http://www.msfn.org/board/lofiversion/index.php/t48327.html

[Sp0iLedBrAt]

iamtheky, thank you for the useful link and tips, I have found a working download and will definitely be back with results as soon as I test it.

[Guest farazpcc]

I haven`t heard such thing please if you know something please advice