[smashly]

Quote

your cpl-tool sounds very interesting. is there already a preview available.

it's at it's most basic it can be atm (4 buttons , what could possibly go wrong? !BANG!)
Preview Here
for xp
Unpack files to system32
remove or rename the 4 old codec cpls in system32

this preview may not work properly with kels addon version, not sure , haven't checked.
as well there's no error handling in it's code if CMC can't find the file it's looking for.
(it is a preview after all...lol)


cheers

Edit:
Updated preview cmc to v0.0.0.2.
Link updated
Changes are minimal..
Got rid of tray icon and added window Always On Top.

This post has been edited by smashly: 02 June 2006 - 09:36 AM

[muiz]

The latest version is corrupted winrar says.

CRC failed in WMVDMOD.DL_
Unexpected end of archive

This post has been edited by muiz: 02 June 2006 - 08:50 PM

[smashly]

Hmm that seems strange , I've dl'd that 2.5 in the first post 2 times in the past 3 days.
Both times the archive showed no crc errors when tested. Both times the archive extracted without error.
I must be lucky.

odd.

Cheers

[swgreed]

muiz, on Jun 3 2006, 04:48 AM, said:

The latest version is corrupted winrar says.

CRC failed in WMVDMOD.DL_
Unexpected end of archive

Weird... It must have been corrupted while moving some directories on the webservers.
I re-uploaded it again.

[Yzöwl]

I've just dl'd, but noticed a difference in the SFX from my last one(s). TempMode, (or unpack to Temporary Folder), hasn't been set!

[swgreed]

I readded "TempMode", although it does not seem to make any difference here during the installation process.
I also added the possibility to backup the original l3codecx.ax, so it will be restored on uninstallation

This post has been edited by swgreed: 03 June 2006 - 06:25 AM

[bledd]

excuse my ignorance but 23 pages is a lot to read through..

if i'm using the nlite pack, what can i remove with nlite? and do i need to keep WMP compatability..

i use mpc + winamp, but would like to be able to play wmv if i need to (and have firefox wmv compatability

[Kelsenellenelvian]

I found what I consider to be a large issue! When the pack is uninstalled it removes the windows media player codecs...

[swgreed]

Kelsenellenelvian, on Jun 3 2006, 02:40 PM, said:

I found what I consider to be a large issue! When the pack is uninstalled it removes the windows media player codecs...

That came with the concept of this pack... It was never meant to be uninstalled, since it had to be integrated into an unatteded installation right from the beginning.
This uninstallation feature is completely new. The inf-installer has to be modified so it will backup the original wmp-codec files first.

[Yzöwl]

swgreed, on Jun 3 2006, 02:10 PM, said:

That came with the concept of this pack... It was never meant to be uninstalled, since it had to be integrated into an unatteded installation right from the beginning.
This uninstallation feature is completely new. The inf-installer has to be modified so it will backup the original wmp-codec files first.

That's the main reason behind my saying

Yzöwl, on May 30 2006, 09:54 AM, said:

Either way, I have been considering one or two changes to the existing inf

The inf concept being a recent adoption, uninstallation of the pack was not intended, just a handy by-product.

[Gee]

I would leave it the way it is. It should not be installed. I am still using the old method and just registering the files. However, I think I may have to go with the new new .inf method as I am too busy to keep up with all the updates.

This thread should be stickied right under the Hotfix one from Incroyable Hulk. Definitely my two favourite threads.

This post has been edited by Gee: 03 June 2006 - 01:52 PM

[smashly]

Thankyou for the mild update , would of missed it if I didn't read your Post #668 in this thread (since there's no version change or MD5 to crosscheck what's for dl and what I have already dl'd ) Please add MD5 to first post or something to know the differance of updated same number versions.

I'm aware that the uninstall of the codec pack is a side effect or beta or whatever...but,

Are you going to register the l3codecx.ax filter on uninstall of the code pack as well?
Atm your renaming the file back on uninstall , but your not registering it. (does it make a diff?, not sure)

Add to the bottom of [DefaultUninstall] section and add new section [l3x.Regold] something like:

[DefaultUninstall]
RegisterDlls		 = l3x.Regold

[l3x.Regold]
11,,l3codecx.ax, 1

------------------

Your still removing an entry instead of adding an entry on uninstall!
This is what you have.

[DefaultUninstall]
DelReg			   = Reg.Settings, Downgrade.It, Reg.Uninstall

[Downgrade.It]
; Fixes broken mp3 playback in WMP due to msacm.l3acm downgrade
HKLM,%SCC%\{7D8EA000-731E-11d0-AC50-00AA00BF35C4}\InProcServer32,,,"%11%\l3codeca.acm"

Just to be CLEAR , This entry is to be ADDED on uninstall of codec pack. It is there before I install this pack.
as well as the HKCR\CLSID entry (which is nowhere to be seen on removal of codec pack).
(If I'm reading this wrong inform me please)
-----------------------

(providing I'm reading the above correctly)
Once again this above entry should be more like:

[DefaultUninstall]
AddReg			   = Downgrade.It

[Downgrade.It]
; Fixes broken mp3 playback in WMP due to msacm.l3acm downgrade
HKCR,CLSID\{7D8EA000-731E-11d0-AC50-00AA00BF35C4}\InProcServer32,,,"%11%\l3codeca.acm"
HKLM,%SCC%\{7D8EA000-731E-11d0-AC50-00AA00BF35C4}\InProcServer32,,,"%11%\l3codeca.acm"

These entries are there before install of codec pack, I'd like em the same way at uninstall please.

-------------------------
Maybe you might add DivX 3.11 vid support? maybe not..lol.
Mainly only need the divxC32.dll and divxc32f.dll and then DivX6 filter (divxdec.ax) can playback divx3.11 formats.
The divx3.11 filter (divx_C32.ax) seems to take second preference to the divx6 (divxdec.ax) filter.
All this means is there's no access to divx 3.11 filter ajustments. But at least 3.11 will play!

Here's the entries and whatnot. (corrected my bad the info in this , reuploaded)

If you go with it , it's upto you to decide if you want the divx3.11 filter (divx_C32.ax) or not.

--------------
Watching this codec pack progress is like watching a game of chess from the sideline.
I can always see checkmate in 2 or 3.... But when I play the game I barely see checkmate in 20.
My post aren't meant to be nitpicking, but when I read back what I write it looks this way..sorry
If my constant nitpicking is annoying you then say and I'll stop posting..lol

Thank You once again for this b***h'n codec pack...All Good

Cheers.

Edit:
Just noticed your entires for:

[DefaultInstall]
AddReg			   = Reg.Settings, Upgrade.It, Reg.Uninstall, Remove.reg

[Remove.reg]
;Removes the old l3codeca entries upon install 
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\drivers.desc","%11%\l3codeca.acm"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32","msacm.l3acm"

I really must be reading this wrong , some1 please tell me so :/
That above entry , to me reads that it's adding those entries upon install , it should be removing them.

If I'm reading it correctly it should be:

[DefaultInstall]
DelReg			   = Remove.reg

[Remove.reg]
;Removes the old l3codeca entries upon install 
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\drivers.desc","%11%\l3codeca.acm"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32","msacm.l3acm"

Edit2:
Also noticed your not retuning the value on unistall.
Your entry:

[Add.reg]
;Adds the old l3codeca entries back on uninstall 
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\drivers.desc","%11%\l3codeca.acm"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32","msacm.l3acm"

Should be something like this. (not sure if this is the correct way, but the value is this):

[Add.reg]
;Adds the old l3codeca entries back on uninstall 
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\drivers.desc","%11%\l3codeca.acm",,"Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Codec"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32","msacm.l3acm",,"%11%\l3codeca.acm"

There's a test inf with just the mp3 entries for add and remove attched to this post. Does what it should.
(I just used codecs.inf to put it together as a tester) Use it's entries if you like.

almost forgot...

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(Yzöwl @ May 30 2006, 09:54 AM)
Either way, I have been considering one or two changes to the existing inf

Yes please work your magic

Attached File(s)

•  mp3test.inf (3.11K)
  Number of downloads: 19

This post has been edited by smashly: 04 June 2006 - 01:14 AM

[muiz]

latest version gives a popup screen

Attached File(s)

•  popup1.JPG (4.05K)
  Number of downloads: 2

[smashly]

muiz, on Jun 5 2006, 08:21 AM, said:

latest version gives a popup screen

And I thought it was just something I was doing.

Wonder if that has to do with TempMode? haven't checked
Myself I just moved the codec pack into a sfx 7z

on another note..
I notice the ac3filter.cpl when launched only works in offline mode.
Any1 now the cmd to launch it online mode ?


Cheers

[Dumpy Dooby]

Do you think you could possibly make a Real and Quicktime alternative pack as well? They can be seperated from this pack. They're in some other custom codec pack that you can find on here. The creator stopped updating his pack, though. So I'd be nicer if someone else could step in and start making them.

[muiz]

Dumpy Dooby, on Jun 5 2006, 12:57 AM, said:

Do you think you could possibly make a Real and Quicktime alternative pack as well? They can be seperated from this pack. They're in some other custom codec pack that you can find on here. The creator stopped updating his pack, though. So I'd be nicer if someone else could step in and start making them.

Those are already posted somewhere else , both as switchless installers.
You can also do this yourself with winrar

Setup=realalt148.exe /VERYSILENT /SP-
TempMode
Silent=1
Overwrite=1

Setup=quicktimealt170.exe /VERYSILENT /SP-
TempMode
Silent=1
Overwrite=1

back on topic...
Is there any way to avoid the popup?

[smashly]

huh @ QT & RM Alternatives, the installers for those offer a user to make a silent install with only the components you want. No winrar or sfx needed to do it.
Run the setup with the command-line parameter -MakeUnattended to create an unattended setup. Follow the wizard...

On topic:
PopUp box is to do with TempMode=1
Edit the sfx comment to TempMode without the =1

Now do you have the answer for my question...lol

Quote

(myself)on another note..
I notice the ac3filter.cpl when launched only works in offline mode.
Any1 now the cmd to launch it online mode ?

Cheers

This post has been edited by smashly: 05 June 2006 - 02:14 AM

[Salem]

swgreed, on Feb 4 2004, 10:46 PM, said:

Here's a custom codec pack (no installer, just the codecs with an inf-install method!)
Supported media: DivX, XviD, DVD's, Mpgs, WMV, Subtitles, Indeo, AC3, MP3, VP6, Ogg Vorbis
For installation tips see the 'README.txt' in the rar-file!

This codec pack comes without any media player (hence I recommend the latest Zoom Player 4.51!)
and contains just the codecs, I considered to be most useful/compatible:

Quote

Contents (31.05.2006)

* DivX 6.2.2 [Decoder]
* XviD 1.2.0-dev build 2006-04-20 [Encoder/Decoder]
* Windows Media 9 VCM [version 9.0.1.369] [Encoder]
* Windows Media 10 [version 10.0.0.4332]
* Cyberlink DVD Decoder [version 6.0.2.2806]
* Elecard MPEG 2 Demultiplexer [version 2.0.84.30429]
* Ligos Indeo XP [version 5.2820.15.58]
* Intel Indeo [version 4.51.16.2]
* Intel Indeo [version 3.24.15.03]
* Intel I.263 [version 2.55.1.16]
* MS MPEG-4 [version 4.1.0.3927] [Encoder]
* On2 VP7 [version 7.0.10.0] [Encoder/Decoder]
* MP3 Decoder [version 1.9.0.311]
* Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 DirectShow decoder [version 1.9.0.311]
* Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Codec for MSACM [version 3.4.0]
* WMA DirectShow Decoder [version 8.0.0.4487]
* VobSub [1.0.1.3] + CPL
* AC3 Filter 1.02 test8 + CPL
* Ogg Vorbis [version 1.1.0]
* GSpot 2.52 beta 1 build 2004-09-15

updated: - Layer-3 Codec for MSACM [version 3.4.0]
changed: - silent exe-installation also possible
fixed (hopefully): - qasf.dll problem

Version 2.5

runonce-compatible version:
Download location
(6.57 MB)

nlite-compatible version (thx to Kelsenellenelvian):
Download location

How would one activate the Silent install? Would you just add the /silent parameter when running it?

I tried this, but it first came up with a "Yes/No" window with the number 1 as text above it. I just clecked yes. Could this be removed?

Also, it said some files where already on my system, what should i do? should i say it must replace them or not? I'd suggest the installer compare the file versions of files that already exist. If the file on the users computer is newer than what is in the installer it could not copy the file during instal, but if installers version is newer it copies it. Just a suggestion, this would make for a true silent install.

Good work with this pack. I was originally looking for a way to silently install the XviD codec, and found this. If you don't mind me asking, what files did u use for XviD install? I'd like to create installer with InnoSetup that just installs XviD as this is all i really need.

~Salem

[smashly]

@Salem look up the post before yours , the answer is there about the PopUp on launch..

Here's answer in a bit more detail..lol
Open the codecs2.5.exe with winrar. (either open winrar and navigate to the codecs2.5.exe or right click codecs2.5.exe and select "open with winrar" )

once open in winrar click the "Info" button at top of screen.

In the window that pops up click the "Comments" tab.

where it says TempMode=1 , change it to TempMode (in other words remove the =1)

Click Ok button at bottom of Info window , close winrar..
Done.

Your other issues are still being worked on (I gather/hope).. Bottom line though , The pack is customisable to suit your needs with a little research.

Edit: oops forgot to answer:
Xvid Files:
xvid.ax
xvidcore.dll
xvidvfw.dll

Xvid Reg Entries:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\drivers.desc]
"xvidvfw.dll"="XviD MPEG-4 Video Codec"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32]
"vidc.XVID"="xvidvfw.dll"

XviD Register Filter:
regsvr32.exe /s xvid.ax

Cheers

This post has been edited by smashly: 05 June 2006 - 03:36 AM

[muiz]

smashly, on Jun 5 2006, 09:43 AM, said:

huh @ QT & RM Alternatives, the installers for those offer a user to make a silent install with only the components you want. No winrar or sfx needed to do it.
Run the setup with the command-line parameter -MakeUnattended to create an unattended setup. Follow the wizard...

On topic:
PopUp box is to do with TempMode=1
Edit the sfx comment to TempMode without the =1

Now do you have the answer for my question...lol

Quote

(myself)on another note..
I notice the ac3filter.cpl when launched only works in offline mode.
Any1 now the cmd to launch it online mode ?

Cheers

I prefer winrar...

thx for the answer about the tempmode

This post has been edited by muiz: 05 June 2006 - 07:09 AM