ah!
major thanks are in order, i do believe.
not only can i now listen to my music, but i also downloaded the adobe flash and my computer FINALLY took it.

you're awesome, shark.

just giving it back to MSFN (and its users).

When i 1st stumbled onto this site I didn't know an exe from a zip file.

MSFN rules! (Where People Go To Know). (and maintains my interest daily)


shark

so i cant just install this without any quicktime at all? i have to install some sort of QT lite or alternative?

I think when running iTunes without Quicktime installed, you will get a message that you have to install quicktime.
So yes; you need to install quicktime first.

u can use my addon from nliteos.com if u dont want to install QT
i have added all necessary QT files in this installer
but i cant guaranty that everything will work

for my needs i dont have a problem
maybe updatin to a new version wont work

iTunes 7.6 out today

updated fies are available on both repositories.


shark

Thanks yet again for the new iTunes

one question shark. The previous version you released (7.5) according to you had disabled the ituneshelper.exe process. I tried last week the multilanguage release and to my surprise the process was there along with th ipod service? maybe it is only the multilanguage of 7.5.

nevertheless, i just got the new versions and will try them later this weekend. thanks.

i tried you new version 7.6 (english setup) and it launches iTunesHelper.exe and iPodService.exe (maybe the helper does this).
If i disable those for startup, will any of my clients have problems using itunes and their devices?

thanks.

Hey Shark007, I was wondering if you have saved iTunes 7.4 Multi Language without Quicktime. I need 7.4 instead because it has a ringtone workaround for the iPhone, thanks.

I will send you a download URL via private messaging ... soon.


shark

Shark007, I have just tried to do a silent install of your QT Lite for VCP 1.09 and am having trouble figuring out the exact key sequence for an unattended install. I have tried /s /v"/qn" and all manner of combinations without success (I continue to come to a halt at the Windows Installer window - ironically, the one with the legend explaining all the msi key options). I have no trouble unpacking the executable that you have prepared and executing the msi like every other msi but that's not a clean solution. Have you any suggestions? Thx

use the following switch...

qt4vcp74_109.exe -ai

QuickTime Lite for VCP is not compatible with iTunes.

i want to disable iTunesHelper.exe to prevent its startup but i don't know if this will interfere with the normal operation of iPod's/iPhones...
it is safe to disable it?

i don't use iTunes so i can't test it right now to see if there is a problem if a disable it.

any feedback? thanks.

Thanks a lot!

Shark007, sorry to be pain but I have the same question for VCPv457. I tried "-ai", didn't work. Whatever switch I try brings up an InstallShield command line parameters window with reasonable suggestions - none work. Any additional thoughts / suggestions? thx,

At this Site I maintain a switchless install addon of the codec pack.
No switches are required on this distributed EXE unless you are installing on a PC that has a language other than English as default.
For other than English unattended installations, read the INI file in the distributed archive.


shark

iTunes (without quicktime) x64 Editions are also available on the repositories.


shark

Do It yourself: iTunes without Quicktime

Here is the way I used to Create a Silent Installation Executable for iTunes (almost every Version) without Quicktime [Stand Alone Installer]

1. Download iTunes as usual from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
2. Extract iTunesSetup.exe By WinRAR or 7-Zip
3. You need only iTunes.msi from the extracted Files, all others can be deleted.
4a. To Install directly Run

4b. If you want to create a switchless executable installer (compatible with XP and VISTA) do the following:

- Create a batch File (using Notepad) named setup.cmd with the following content:



5. Place the setup.cmd File in the same Folder of iTunes.msi
6. Run the iexpress command. Click on Start then Choose RUN, type iexpress and hit OK
7. Do as explained in the Screen shots:
Weiter = Next

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6. Click On Add and Add setup.cmd and iTunes.msi

7. As Install Program Type setup.cmd

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10. Choose the Path and File name where you want to save your Final Silent Installer.

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14. Wait till the Compression Process is done..

15.


Now you are done. Have Fun

Reference

Why do you litter my thread(s) with your project(s)? TGUP has its own thread, please use it. I'm sorry if your project isnt attracting the thousands of users you dreamed of but advertising in my threads, as you have done in the past, will not bring your project any new fans.

Also, your version (or process to get iTunes installed) will require Quicktime to have been installed PRIOR to installing iTunes unless you modify the MSI removing the Quicktime check.

My version of iTunes can be installed anytime (with no quicktime whatsoever previously installed) and allows alternate versions of Quicktime to be used instead. (Some form of quicktime is required for iTunes to function)
My version DOES NOT steal file associations in Apple's attempt to make iTunes the default player for all your media files. This aspect of any installer just makes me cringe!
My version has a 'normal' shortcut created on the start menu instead of an 'advertised' one which has no 'filepath' to follow.
My versions is compact, less than half the size of the distributed msi. I offer an English only version which further greatly reduces the distributed filesize.

Installing an MSI is no great task. Anyone can type iTunes.msi /qb and have it installed which is essentially all you have done here.


shark

Sorry, delete my previous reply please.
I respect your switchless installer. But It would be better to describe how you created it rather than just offering the final package.

thanks

I am not capable of deleting your post. You can use the EDIT button.

If I felt I could teach the average user to modify this MSI I would release a tutorial explaing how to do it like I have for Live Messenger.
For iTunes, the editting is more complicated, and outside the realm of Orca.


shark

can anyone enlighten me here?
i asked before if someone can get into trouble if i disable iTunesHelper.exe and iPodService.exe to prevent them from starting up with windows.

thanks.

ipodservice.exe is a process belonging to Apple's iTunes mp3 media suite and is a core process. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.

ituneshelper.exe is a process belonging to Itunes MP3 streaming tool by Apple, which allows you to play MP3's. This process speeds up iTunes when it starts, and the program also monitors for connected iPod devices. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.

i will disable them then. thanks for replying.

about all those "helpers" i don't really see any improvements when using programs that load this helpers like Adobe Reader and other...

iTunes 7.6.1 has been released.

Not sure what the fixes are though.

The files on the repository have been updated.


shark

thanks.

Thnx for the update Shark!

Many things we do in life go without thanks ever being expressed.

I want you guys to know, this smile you left me with, is appreciated.


shark

i agree, sometimes when someone thanks you for something, it feels great

... and to make your smile even bigger Shark007, thank you for this silent installer!
I try to make all my own installation packages, but iTunes is an exception, as I always use your package.

Execuse me but , i cant seem to access this site which is claimed to be your repository on which i can find your installers . www.sharksfiles.com

http://shark.msfn.org/

thanks !

There is an error when install the x64 version



Cant register ItunesMiniPlayer.dll

Did you try this on a 64bit Vista installation?

thanks shark,

was scared when i couldn't access your old rep, glad you got another.

Yes, screenshot is vistax64

The error is caused by UAC.

I have no idea how to turn it off without user interaction.


shark

UAC is removed in my Vista
So thats not it shark

With your source modified it cold be just about anything.
I have tested the installer on several CLEAN x64 Vista installations,
also CLEAN SP1 installs and the only possible issue I can reproduce is UAC asking for permission to allow the installation to continue.

IMO, the issue is yours to solve.


shark

Its a clean version of Vista x64 Ultimate SP1.
I will try the 32bit version,maybe that will work.

hey guys,
i've used shark's itunes many times before and it worked well. now i formatted my pc with nuhi's nlite and wanted to install iTunes761EN.exe from shark's depository. everything works well except for when i try to launch itunes. the mouse cursor will get a sandbox next to it for a few seconds only to disappear again. no itunes showing up.
what do i do?

thanks in advance.

the answer lies within your own query... and I quote you,


The only modification made to Apple's iTune's installer is that I removed the Quicktime check.
For the English only version, I also removed language specific files.

I have done nothing else and doubt my installer is the cause your issue.
You can remove my installation and try the official one but I am willing to bet it still won't work.

The resolve lies within your own nlite'ing proccess.


shark

iTunes 7.6.2 has been released.

Not sure what the fixes are though. Does Apple post a changelog any where?

i don't know about a changelog yet.

itunes 7.62 has been released, pls. update.

Updating has begun.
So far I have only uploaded the x86 English only release.

Other releases are prepared but will take some time to make available (dialup), please be patient.


shark