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shark

thank you very much Shark

Thanks Shark

BUG: When I delete the startmenu group of itunes7. Everytime I start up itunes the windows installer runs, and reinstalls all shortcuts. This does not happen when I delete the desktop and quicklaunch icons created by the install. Just the startmenu group seems to have a problem.

Report your bugs to Apple.com , this software is loaded with them.
I didnt create this installer, it is Apple's.

shark

Do you have an alternate link for the installer since your site is offline?

No i don't. I don't use this program at all, i just created the installer for others because .. i can. Possibly an MSFN member who has downloaded it already will make it available and post a link in this thread.

From what i read on the internet, this program (v7.0) is riddled with all kinds of bugs. I'll bet there will be a new release within a week or 2, to deal with the majority of bug reports Apple is receiving over this release.

shark

well the new 7.0.1 was released sometime today. thought id let y'all know.

Thanks for the information ... There is a new version on my repository.

shark

This is a perfect example of why I hate advertised shortcuts The idea behind them is fine, but some software publishers power and control issues. They wan't their shortcuts on your Start Menu only as they define them.

I hate advertised shortcuts too.. they were that way in 7.01 also.. but in this version i made,
I changed them , they arent advertised anymore, illiminating this problem.
I also stopped the desktop and quicklaunch shortcuts from being created
shark

In 7.0.1:

"An error occurred while updating the default player for audio file types. You do not have enough access privileges..."

But it looks like the setting worked anyway. Too bad iTunes took over my audio file type during installation though.

I cant reproduce the error, are you using an administrators account?
You can stop it from stealing the associations by repackaging it.

currently, it is a 7Z selfextract EXE using this command:
RunProgram="msistub.exe iTunes.msi /qb"

To turn off file associations you'll have to repackage it using this command:
RunProgram="msistub.exe iTunes.msi /qb REGSRCH_MEDIA_DEFAULTS=0"

shark

Strange, now I can't reproduce the error either. I guess it only happened the first time I ran it after a clean install. This was on an account with admin privileges.

i personally hate itunes. the best library manager/player is J. river Media Center IMHO.

this installer is useful for a lot of clients who use ipods on thier computers. thanks shark.

nice work. clean install and uninstall. unlike some of the other "itunes without quicktime". but i'm not a big fan of the new itunes layout and look. and i also count get this to see my ipod, so back to 6 for me. but i'll be keeping my eye on this.

The installer i created uses the native MSI from Apple. All i did was remove the language files and offer the language files as a separate addon. It should work with your iPod.

shark

I have an error with your latest QTwoIT 702.
Then i run it in the end of installation comes a error:

Error then starting service "iPod service". Check that you have permission to run system services. Retry or Cancel (no way to continue)

It error appears on 3 different computers, but were before perfectly installed 701 version.

Can you fix it?

The last user with this problem tracked it to removals in nLite.
try again without using nLite.

shark

hmm i dont using nLite. I build my Unattended XPCD in oldshool way by hands using MSFN.
Everything works perfectly because i control everything that i change in XP distrib. And your ITwoQT 701 + LangPack installs and works cool
Maybe Apple change something in service install ?

Can you tell me username who have the same prob.

ok, i revisited the package. I found a problem with the Language addon/package and have updated those files. Try installing the language pack BEFORE the main program. Please let me know if the updated files work for you.

shark

Still bad

I made a clean test - delete every track of itunes ipod, uninstall all versions and clean registry and reboot.

Still no luck The same error. I try to turn off, on , automatic this service - nothing.

Try to run Langpack.exe first - no luck.
701+langpack = work 100% i believe you can do it with 702

thank you for testing. I've redone the main program file now also. good luck.
I've never had problems personally, but i'm only able to test english versions.

please try again.

shark

thanks for removing that advertised shortcut shark007.
i only use your setup to deploy it to some customers wich have an ipod and cant quit using itunes no matter what i tell them

You're welcome.

To fix issues associated with languages other than English,
I have released a 'Multi Language' Installer. The English only Installer is also available.

shark.

Cool! Now iTunes 702 works perfectly! Great work! You fix the bug!



hmm but latest langpack during extracting at 86% popup 7z error:
"Can not delete output file"
Maybe because i run it more than once?

EDIT: I try your new MultiLanguage installer...

EDIT2: The same cool result! Works 100%! Thnx a lot!

iTunes 7.1 released

The installers on my repository have been updated.


shark

Thnx Shark007.

Annita

Thanks

Have I mentioned recently how good it feels to be thanked for sharing?

You both are quite welcome. Glad you're finding my work useful.
and Thank You for taking the time to post.


shark

Version 7.11 updated installers are on my repository.


shark

Hi!

Thanks in first place, I've been using your installer since 7.1 now! Got to know it from somebody at the dutch tweakers.net site!

Anyway, I'm curious how you created this installer ? I've been playing with it some time ago but it didn't work for me! I guess you also used Orca to edit the msi, bu could you say what you've changed ?

I would like to create my own installer, not that yours isn't good enough, but I like to know what has been edited + I want an installerer with the user interface, as I use it also to install non-silently!

Thanks in advance,

Jeroen.

(PS: you can PM me the info too if you want to keep your topic clean or don't want to get it public ...)

using orca go into the InstallExecuteSequence table and drop the row QuickTimePreInstallMSIProc


shark

Thanks mate, that did the trick!

Though I'll still use your installer for my silent installations

Files updated to 7.2 released May 30th, 2007

iTunes no QuickTime - version 7.2 ENGLISH ONLY Last Modified - May 30, 2007
file information: 9.52 MB - MD5 = 8ceca1c82b64aa31ad32764ae4ea381c

iTunes no QuickTime - version 7.2 MULTI LANGUAGE Last Modified - May 30, 2007
file information: 15.9 MB - MD5 = 9a0c877b85bc77c4d98adf9179283093


shark

Thnx for the update.

Didnt know there was an update. Thanks

You're welcome


shark

I installed and it still has quicktime troubles and also gave me my first vista BSOD

I loved itunes but now I'm seriously considering dumping it for good old WMP

Thanks for micro release shark, much appreciated

Is it possible to run this installer completely silent and require no reboot or user interaction? i'm new to all this so, just looking for help. Thanks.

I don't have any issues with quicktime (installed from the VCP) or with iTunes released on my repository.

Sorry to hear its giving you such problems. You mention in the VCP thread about QT issues and most likely this is all the same issue. Have you tried to remove the QT components installed with VCP and install the official QT release to try and fix these problems?


shark

I think i may have asked the wrong thing. If pushing Shark007's exe out to end users who will have programs open, you get a prompt to close programs or to leave open and then it will require a reboot. Is there a way to elimate that window and install with programs open and have no reboot required at the end of installation? The end user can just reboot at the end of day? Thanks

I use the original MSI to create these installers. These items you address are 'failsafe' proceedures built into the msi. My installers are build mainly for unattended use where these situations would not exists.

I'll have a look at bypassing them for you, but no promise...
Are you using the multilang version or the english version?

EDIT: I made a modified version of the English only installer. This will perform a completely hidden installation and hopefully, doesnt prompt the use for any clicks either. Megaupload


shark

Thanks again for keeping this updated.

Sorry, but where is the repository or where can i download this version ?

OK just find it....i didn't know i had to register to be able to get it.
I'll make a try and comeback if i have any problem....

Thanks for posting your appreciation


I try not to share these files with the entire planet because thier purpose is unattended use. The repository URL is in my signature and you need to be a logged in MSFN user to see the signature.


shark

I've been using your iTunes installs for a while now and I'm dropping a line here to show my appreciation! Thanks!!

iTunes 7.3.0.54