mazin Posted April 10, 2004 Author Share Posted April 10, 2004 Humm3rHonestly, 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 DirectoryDescription: Unattended ModeNo one could think that unattended matters for different installers are discussed here, in a WinINSTALL thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djus Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 @mazinI dont have C:\WINDOWS\Cache\If you dont believe me:I use winrar to get all files.Where can I insert the serial?My Prefrences are:Internet options conection speed 1MbpsStartup no Splash screenunits centimetersupdates manualyI cant follow you, still need help. Its werry much diference Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat 6 Pro, my opinion.The best would be if you have time to make a how to special for Adobe Acrobat 6pro if its not to much to ask.thxDjus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazin Posted April 10, 2004 Author Share Posted April 10, 2004 OK Djus.Just give me some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazin Posted April 12, 2004 Author Share Posted April 12, 2004 Third Example--------------------Alcohol 120% v 1.4.8.1222Assuming 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 rebootHighlight "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 shortcutsHighlight "Alcohol.msi"Highlight "Shortcuts"Delete "Alcohol 120%" of "[DesktopFolder]\"3- Registry tweaks & RegistrationHighlight "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 VersionType=REG_SZData=0Again, right-click "Alcohol 120%", then add a new key "Option".Right-click "Option", then add this new value:Value=LanguageType=REG_SZData=1033This 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=CompanyType=REG_SZData=type your company nameValue=SerialNoType=REG_SZData=type your serial numberValue=UserNameType=REG_SZData=type your nameClose WinINSTALL LE and agree to save the changes when prompted._________ FINISHED __________________Added features are clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastradamus Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 This software is great Finish SMS in my company Now I use this software More power than SMS and make MSI (greats for deploy via active directory)I make a lot of package with WinInstall :- Winrar (very hard !)- Leech FTP- Google Bar (With my parameters)- VobSub- Media Player Classic (with Shell Integration)And modified:- Adobe Reader 6.0 (with my registry key)- FrameWork 1.1- Language FR for FrameWork- MS Remote Desktop (VErsion 5.2.3790.0)- Media Player 9.0 (with my registry key)- Movie Maker 2- Messenger 6.1 (with my registry key)It is rather simple in used for somebody who knows well Windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazin Posted April 12, 2004 Author Share Posted April 12, 2004 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastradamus Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I do not share them for 2 reasons - 1. All my MSI is in french version- 2. I do not know where I can upload themBut if you have space where I can upload my MSI >> there is no problemI upload.I don't try with Adobe Acrobat 6.0In my company we are still with the version 5 and I think that we shall not pass to the version 6.We have it a little have a good laugh of adobe (Excuse my poor english, I don't known if it's the good translate, sorry!!!)Concerning the PDF we prefer the free solutions!Concerning the learning of WinINstall, I didn't find a good document of explanation of this software.I am spirit to make an explaining document how to create one package from A to Z.In fact I explain how I have make my package Media Player Classic with Shell integration.I shall send it to you by e-mail so that you correct for lack of English which I can make if there is no problem for you.Sorry I have a f***in' bad english Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazin Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlu Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 @mazin1. After I modified ACDsee as you explaned before, I was so enthusiast so I tried to modify Adobe Audition 1.0 by myself but it didn't work. Can you put down what steps I have to follow to make that crap work? I want it registered and no associations with .wav, .cda, .mp3, .mid files.2. If you want Acrobat Adobe 6.0 Professional I can give it to you. Just tell me where to upload.3. What tool I have to use to make a mst file?PS You did a great job describing how to modify a msi file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazin Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 Fourth Example--------------------Adobe Acrobat 6.0 ProBefore you startAssuming 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\IdentityRight-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\RegistrationWhen 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\RegistrationWhen 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 shortcutsHighlight "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 USERHighlight "AcroPro6.msi"Highlight "Registry"Expand tree: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\AdobeViewerClick "AdobeViewer", if you don't see this value on the right window, then add it:Value=EULAType=REG_DWORDData=1I think you'll find it there already.++++++++++ UpdaterExpand tree: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0Right-click "6.0", then add a new key "Updater".Right-click "Updater", then add these new values:Value=bShowAutoUpdateConfDialogType=REG_DWORDData=0Value=bShowNotifDialogType=REG_DWORDData=0Value=iUpdateFrequencyType=REG_DWORDData=0++++++++++ Splash screenAgain, right-click "6.0", then add a new key "Originals".Right-click "Originals", then add this new value:Value=bDisplayAboutDialogType=REG_DWORDData=0++++++++++ Measuring units (cm)Right-click "Originals", then add this new value:Value=iPageUnitsType=REG_DWORDData=3Don't add this value if you want measures to be in inches.++++++++++ Browser IntegrationRight-click "Originals", then add this new value:Value=bBrowserIntegrationType=REG_DWORDData=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' checkRight-click "Originals", then add this new value:Value=bBrowserCheckType=REG_DWORDData=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 speedOnce more, right-click "6.0", then add a new key "AVGeneral".Right-click "AVGeneral", then add this new value:Value=iConnectionSpeedType=REG_DWORDData=56000If your connection speed is not 56 kbps, you can type your own speed. These values are available:28800=28.8 kbps33600=33.6 kbps56000=56 kbps112000=112 kbps256000=256 kbps384000=384 kbps512000=512 kbps756000=756 kbps1000000=1 mbps1500000=1.5 mbps10000000=LAN++++++++++ Show How To Windows At StartupRight-click "6.0", then add a new key "AVHowToAutoShow".Right-click "AVHowToAutoShow", then add this new value:Value=bTasksHomePageType=REG_DWORDData=0If you want "Show How To Windows At Startup" enabled, then don't add that key.++++++++++ IdentityOnce again, right-click "6.0", then add a new key "Identity".Right-click "Identity", then add these new values:Value=tCorporationType=REG_BINARYData=paste your tCorporationValue=tDepartmentType=REG_BINARYData=paste your tDepartmentValue=tEMailType=REG_BINARYData=paste your tEMailValue=tNameType=REG_BINARYData=paste your tNameThis 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 MACHINEExpand tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\AdobeViewerClick "AdobeViewer", if you don't see this value on the right window, then add it:Value=EULAType=REG_DWORDData=1I think you'll find it there already.++++++++++ Adobe RegistrationExpand tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\RegistrationClick "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 RegistrationExpand tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat Distiller\6.0\RegistrationClick "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 RegistrationExpand tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\RegistrationClick "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.++++++++++ PrintMeExpand tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\PrintMeRight-click "PrintMe" and choose "Delete".Don't delete this key if you aren't going to execute step 3.3- PrintMeHighlight "General"Expand "AcroPro6.msi"Expand "View Adobe PDF"Highlight "PrintMe" --> choose "Not Available"4- Storage and command lineTo 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 /QRFor example:Start /wait msiexec.exe /I %systemdrive%\install\AcroPro6\AcroPro.msi /QR_________ FINISHED __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djus Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 @mazinit works perfectly grate work againbig thxgreetzDjus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazin Posted April 15, 2004 Author Share Posted April 15, 2004 Have fun, Djus.I hope the Identity trick was funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastradamus Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Respect Maxin Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djus Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 @mazinI have a prob with acdsee made test batch file:Start /wait %systemdrive%\Install\Applications\acdsee\ACDSee 6.0 PowerPack.msiERRORWindows cannot find C:\Install\Applications\acdsee\ACDSee 6.0 PowerPack.msiand yes it is in c:\ bla blahelpDjus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazin Posted April 15, 2004 Author Share Posted April 15, 2004 Thanks, Nastradamus.DjusReally!There's a trick you can try to see what causes this problem.When importing to WinINSTALL, if you named "ACDSee 6.0 PowerPack.msi" "ACDSee6.msi" for example, then try changing the string to:Start /wait %systemdrive%\Install\Applications\acdsee\ACDSee6.msiBefore you execute the batch, rename "ACDSee 6.0 PowerPack.msi" to "ACDSee6.msi".If this solves the problem, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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