It's possible to do a silent install with vista codec package. I want to install it on 10 pc. I always do remove some component like FFDshow and realplayer and quicktime support. can you tell me?

This post has been edited by Shark007: Feb 27 2008, 09:04 AM

I offer a commandline installer separately for this purpose. It is contained within the 7zip archive downloadable from the site in that post. executing it = installed.

So to summarize, vcpack.exe acquired from the URL above only needs to be executed to install the entire package
read further on for commandline switches to deselect features during install.


shark

This post has been edited by Shark007: May 4 2008, 05:49 PM

Thanks

This is only possible using the supplied switchless installer, vcpack.exe


localization is performed using the following syntax; "fullpathto\vcpack.exe transforms=1033.mst"

New commandline options for feature deselection are as follows;
mpeg2=0 ffdshow=0 real=0 ac3filter=0 haali=0 gabest=0 shortcuts=0 vobsub=0 conflicts=0 xvid=0 icons=0

EDIT added @ version 460: thumbs=0 to stop the install of extra thumbnail views for several video filetypes.
EDIT2 added @ version 465: pls=1 to add the install of WMP recognizing PLS files as playable (streaming). revised July 22'08
EDIT3 added @ version 472: spdif=1 to add AC3filters spdif configuration tool. (not installed by default)

All features are installed by default unless deselected.


usage examples;
"fullpathto\vcpack.exe transforms=1041.mst vobsub=0" installs the localization of your choosing without the vobsub component
"fullpathto\vcpack.exe vobsub=0 xvid=0" installs English without the vobsub or xvid components

Even though these features are de-selected during the installation a user may choose to install them at any later time by using the Modify shortcut on the startmenu and re-selecting the options that were de-selcted during the commandline installation.

take notice; the conflict detection routine and the startmenu shortcuts are only accessable for selection/deselection upon initial installation
this means; no matter if selected or deselected AFTER an installation using the MODIFY shortcut, will have no affect whatsoever.
Note2; The MPEG2 component, even if selected, will not install on Vista Ultimate or Premium even if selected for install on those systems


shark

This post has been edited by Shark007: Jul 22 2008, 11:38 AM

I can't get it working in these ways:

start /wait VistaCodecs_v459.exe real=...
start /wait VistaCodecs_v459.exe /S ...
start /wait VistaCodecs_v459.exe /S /V ..

It always launch the interface like normal and before i got this picture enclosed.

This post has been edited by hannubys: Feb 25 2008, 02:38 PM

Thats because you are using the DESKTOP installer.

You need to acquire the supplied switchless installer, vcpack.exe
which already uses /qb to illiminate user interaction but that can be overridin on the commandline with /qn OR /qr
to perform this type of install.


shark

This post has been edited by Shark007: Feb 25 2008, 03:50 PM

Yeah. I tried it. Everything went fine. Good job! Will it be also possible with the next release of desktop installer ?

The desktop installer will not get this functionality.


shark

i guess i am stupid but i am not able to get the vista codec to peform a silent install

i have tried the normal file with the /S switch it didn't work,
then i tried the vcpack.exe whithout switches but it then says unable to create file

anybody can tell me how to silent install the codec pack

the quicktime pack with -ai switch no problem

This message = UAC is blocking the install. Turn it off.

ok, will try it, but i turned UAC 2 quiet mode before running a little script, and it installed acrobat reader, firefox, flash, shockwave, java and quicktime whithout problems

do i need only the vcpack.exe file?

edit: thanx for a great pack

edit 2: here is the vista codec part in the bat file:

Echo Vista Codec Pack start
// VistaCodecs_v459.exe /S -- not working
vcpack.exe -- gives error unable to create c:/windows/intall/{83....øø
qt4vcp741_110.exe -ai
Echo Vista Codec Pack ferdig

EDIT BY SHARK007

PLEASE READ THE POSTS ABOVE FOR COMMANDLINE INFO
ALSO - only install the language that matches your operating system or you will have new problems.

END EDIT

edit 3:
still don't get it, there is no option for norwegian, could i help you with that?

tried vcpack.exe transforms=1033.mst on win xp that worked on xp will try vista later

thanx

This post has been edited by Grokster: Feb 26 2008, 12:31 PM

UAC quiet mode simply hides the prompts and still blocks access.
UAC will need to be disabled in Vista to install this package. Desktop, or silent.


for English installs, executing vcpack.exe is all that is required.

beginning with the release of 460, I will add support for the Norwegian language.

Other commandline options such as vcpack.exe xvid=0 <-- will install the package without the XviD components.

ok tested it now, silent install goes fine with uac turned of, desktop install goes fine with uac on or in quiet mode.
waiting for the norwegian version, thanx again

This post has been edited by Shark007: Apr 15 2008, 09:26 PM

Hi

I have downloaded the newer version of Vista Codec Package as an addon and intergrated in to my xp unattended cd using both Nlite and Intergrater and it does not get installed, the older version installed fine.

I have SP3 intergrated.

Any Ideas?

Many Thanks

Worf

I have not made any changs to this installer.
I also havent done any testing with it recently.

after integrating it... check to see where it actually put things.
Only a cmd file goes into the svcpack folder which sets up a runoncex installation.

I am in no position to test integrations. maybe another MSFN user can shed some light on this.
I will test it on the desktop over the weekend using the commandline and its deselection features and get back to you.


shark

Hi Shark.

I've had a look and the vcpack.exe is just being copied to the Window folder.


Worf

Thats is where it is supposed to go.
I've fully tested the vcpack.exe file. It functions as expected.

Do you know whether or not you do something (nlite?) to your install that breaks RunOnceEx from functioning?
Check the registry key after an integrated install.. HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
is that key blank or does it have information waiting to be processed?

Next, on the integrated installation machine.. is vcpack.exe still in the Windows folder?


shark

This post has been edited by Shark007: May 10 2008, 07:45 PM