0-byte Files

[jpeshek]

If you want to shrink the source installation you'll need to create 0-byte files to replace unnecessary files. If you only want Nero you can replace everything, just leave the Nero folder and I think it will be down 10Mb (Untested).

I cant find anything on Google or MSFN forums describing this procedure. Am I correct to assume that, when trying to shrink NERO by replacing unneccessary files with 0-byte files that they will have to have the same name and extension? If so, can this be done by batch or script?

[bucketbuster]

This thread has all your answers:

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=29486

[jpeshek]

@ BUCKETBUSTER;

Thanks for the fast reply!

As usual, if I had examined the .zip file attached, I would have seen all the pre-made 0-biters there. Sorry for my idiocy; thanks for your patience.

[durex]

And for future reference all you need to do is create a text document with nothing in it and call the file whatever you want.

[Martin Zugec]

Or U can use utility from Resource Kit (U provide name of file and size)

[robchurch]

Nip into DOS...

COPY CON <filename>

Hit F6, then enter. All done.

[durex]

and for you super lazy folk, nip into dos...

copy nul <filename>

and hit nothing.

[totoymola]

Or U can use utility from Resource Kit (U provide name of file and size)

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hmm.. Thats an easier way. Which particular tool is it?

[vcBlackBox]

The easiest method I use:

redirect directory info to a file.

dir/a-d/b/oen/s>0-byte.cmd

then i use an editor like ultraedit and create macros

to simplify the insertion process.