[hmaster10]

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nero 6.6.0.8

installer w/ the following 0-bytes:
-CoverDesigner
-ImageDrive
-Nero BackItUp
-nero soundtrax
-Nero StartSmart
-Nero Toolkit
-Nero Wave Editor
-WMPBurn
- Nero -> all "*.msg" files (except for ur selected language)

left intact:
-redist
-system
-common files
-setup

it installed fine with no error reported.

wat else should i check to see if there really no problem?

*edit*

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an error do occur, that is after the reboot, it will report that "AudioControls2.ocx" is not valid and can't be register

*this item is found in Nero Wave Editor

[ZileXa]

`Felix`, on Feb 15 2005, 07:08 AM, said:

ZileXa, on Jan 19 2005, 02:05 AM, said:

Hi there..
I've found a NEW (very fast) method to create a silent STRIPPED install of Nero, no need for zero-byte files!:
pros: No unused unneccesary 0byte files you have to create... also no unneeded 0bytefiles/folders on the harddisk... and you decide exactly what parts of Nero you want... no script to modify...
also can be used for the 2nd pack.
takes about 5-10minutes first time (7z creation takes longer)

Credits to hp38user in the dutch forums... I translated and made it more correct

Please post comments...  vote for this in the topicstart 
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi ZileXa,
This is the method i have been using and it is working like a treat! One issue that i thought i would raise is that this will only work if you are installing your applications to drive C: I have been experimenting with installations to drive D: but as yet have not come up with a simple solution. We could extract the contents to a tmp location and then copy to the right locations - D:\program files, D:\program files\common file and c:\windows... but i am looking to see if we can make it more simple than that. Will keep you posted.

Simonsay >> Very good guide dude! simple and straight forward as i have found with all your guides. keep up the great work!
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Uhmm, the method IS working if you install on different drive then C:...
Because I use this: 7za x -y -o%systemdrive% %cdrom%install\Nero\Nero.7z
so the 7zip file is extracted to the %systemdrive% wich is the partition Windows is installed.
the 7zip contains the folders Windows and Program Files.
So this method is drive-independent.

But perhaps you want Nero on a different drive than Windows (I can't think of a good reason to do this, since almost EVERY program adds some files to you Windows folder and ofcourse to the registry... so putting your programs on a different partition than your Windows installation is useless... you cannot restore just one of these partitions and expect everything to work).
But if that is the case... just create 2 7zip files... the 2nd one extracts everything that would be in Program files\Ahead to (for example) D:\blabla.
Ofcourse you see now this would be useless, since Nero also has files in Program Files\Common files!! Even if you just run Nero installer and select D:\Blabla as destination, it will put files in common files\ folder....

btw this method -not using 0byte files- works fine with 6.6.0.8!
(see post #216).

[Methanoid]

Someone solve a "nero recode only" install then????

[iwod]

fugg, on Nov 3 2004, 03:19 PM, said:

ok i think i got it all figured out...

No longer gives the audio CD plugin errors, or the error on reboot. or the DOS REM errors.
Cuts off about 9.5MB

Just remember to replace the PATH with your path to winrar & replace the serial (near the bottom) with yours

Save as a batch file in the same folder as your nero6601.exe install file (Example: go.bat)

When run it should unpack nero6601, replace the uneeded files, then repack into an new exe already commented

Only problem I've found is when you install it creates shortcuts for all the Nero programs, and all are not installed.
To fix this just add

DEL "nero6601\setup\shortcut.dll"

to the Removing unneeded files section
&

>>"nero6601\setup\shortcut.dll" ECHO.

to the Creating empty files section

only problem with that is, now you don't have any shortcuts...

My suggestion is just to add them manully during XP install such as:
Make a "$OEM\$Docs\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Nero" folder on the CD
Then put the shortcut file (that points to the nero.exe) into that folder.

here it is...

CLS
@ECHO OFF
TITLE Shrinking and Repacking Nero 6.6.0.1

PATH=C:\Progra~1\WinRAR\

ECHO.
ECHO fugg's Nero 6.6.0.1. Shrinker
ECHO.
ECHO Unpacking Nero v6.6.0.1.
winrar.exe x -ad nero6601.exe
ECHO.
ECHO Removing unneeded files
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\aacplus.dll"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NDParser.ax"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeAMR.dll"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeAudio.ax"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeFileSrc.ax"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeQTDec.ax"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeRender.ax"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeVideo.ax"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\Lib\AdvrCntr.dll"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\Lib\apreg.dll"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\Lib\DriveLocker.dll"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\Lib\NeroCBUI.dll"
DEL "nero6601\Common Files\Lib\NeroIPP.dll"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\CoverDes.exe"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\covered-deu.nls"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\CoverEdCtrl.ocx"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\def.dat"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\stocks.dat"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\LSTemplates\Audio_Content.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\LSTemplates\Audio_Title.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\LSTemplates\Data_Content.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\LSTemplates\Data_Title.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\AudioData.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\AudioData_B&W.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\AudioData_Classic.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\Audio_Classic.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\DanceHiphop.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\DanceHiphop_B&W.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\Data.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\Data_B&W.nct"
DEL "nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\Data_Classic.nct"
DEL "nero6601\ImageDrive\idriveinst.dll"
DEL "nero6601\ImageDrive\ImageDrive.cpl"
DEL "nero6601\ImageDrive\ImageDrive.exe"
DEL "nero6601\ImageDrive\imagedrv.dll"
DEL "nero6601\ImageDrive\imagedrv.mpd"
DEL "nero6601\ImageDrive\imagedrv.sys"
DEL "nero6601\ImageDrive\imagesrv.sys"
DEL "nero6601\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Deu.nls"
DEL "nero6601\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp.exe"
DEL "nero6601\Nero BackItUp\NBJ-Deu.nls"
DEL "nero6601\Nero BackItUp\NBJ.exe"
DEL "nero6601\Nero BackItUp\NBR-Deu.nls"
DEL "nero6601\Nero BackItUp\NBR.exe"
DEL "nero6601\nero soundtrax\EffectCtrl.ocx"
DEL "nero6601\nero soundtrax\SoundTrax-Deu.nls"
DEL "nero6601\nero soundtrax\SoundTrax.exe"
DEL "nero6601\Nero StartSmart\NeroStartSmart.exe"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Toolkit\CDSpeed.exe"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Toolkit\DriveSpeed.exe"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Toolkit\hwinfo.exe"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Toolkit\InfoTool.exe"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\AudioControls2.ocx"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Axis.ocx"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\DXBridge.wpl"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\DXEnum.exe"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\LEDMeter.ocx"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\vplugins-deu.nls"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\vPlugIns.wpl"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\VSTBridge.wpl"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\waveedit-deu.nls"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\waveedit.dll"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\WaveEdit.exe"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\1e61b927-8c5044d4-ae889c51-dd586cd3.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\2c7682e2-d38b40b0-afd3ab3f-1119f089.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\36b69eab-4da7410e-a9233458-ff920a91.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\3e837f70-d5764187-951f9de3-34cf0129.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\53e09fcc-6dc04140-9f962ece-93584bc.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\541c03d3-cbfb40c0-b0385740-afec9f4.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\5d1f0052-f8114a9f-9deea25e-39d99e88.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\6073de43-6e416f-90412ea3-2b56d0af.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\73a712b4-d614426e-bd00e28a-2680e483.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\73abe042-a4514a93-853113e3-8a42a686.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\7c25acb5-fb1c458e-87732cad-5b483c26.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\8c3d0948-7044dc-8325bbcd-3a3a56ce.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\9568266b-fc044b76-aad47a1d-2a20fe2c.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\9ccd71-dd314df9-b871a1b2-adb7d13c.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\9d61817f-45664ed8-9445daa0-a46641de.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\a1d2638d-b23f429f-b0afdee5-a3350131.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\ac92b519-53b641d6-89c2ba98-44554b2c.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\b12dd394-8ac74eb1-95c9d1ec-2bf2ee19.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\b18df606-87964fc1-8b5c6414-bbe887a3.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\c62798c7-f50a4226-a88470d-37015a98.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\d8684a6c-a1a14e4a-93c59908-d63ba37e.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\d9608ef8-5d0d4927-a0091465-535f57ed.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\e450dd9d-ff584493-9bfcd356-9d10547c.pre"
DEL "nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\fed38076-c8f547a7-9f8e0da5-8e44486.pre"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_chs.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_cht.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_deu.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_eng.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_esp.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_fra.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_ita.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_jpn.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_kor.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_nld.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_ptg.txt"
DEL "nero6601\setup\Eula_sve.txt"
DEL "nero6601\WMPBurn\NeroBurnPlugin.dll"
DEL "nero6601\WMPBurn\WMPBurn.exe"
DEL "nero6601\VersionInfo.txt"
ECHO.
ECHO Creating Empty Files...
>>"nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\aacplus.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NDParser.ax" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeAMR.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeAudio.ax" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeFileSrc.ax" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeQTDec.ax" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeRender.ax" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\DSFilters\NeVideo.ax" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\Lib\AdvrCntr.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\Lib\apreg.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\Lib\DriveLocker.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\Lib\NeroCBUI.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Common Files\Lib\NeroIPP.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\CoverDes.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\covered-deu.nls" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\CoverEdCtrl.ocx" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\def.dat" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\stocks.dat" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\LSTemplates\Audio_Content.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\LSTemplates\Audio_Title.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\LSTemplates\Data_Content.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\LSTemplates\Data_Title.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\AudioData.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\AudioData_B&W.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\AudioData_Classic.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\Audio_Classic.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\DanceHiphop.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\DanceHiphop_B&W.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\Data.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\Data_B&W.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\CoverDesigner\Templates\Data_Classic.nct" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\ImageDrive\idriveinst.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\ImageDrive\ImageDrive.cpl" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\ImageDrive\ImageDrive.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\ImageDrive\imagedrv.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\ImageDrive\imagedrv.mpd" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\ImageDrive\imagedrv.sys" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\ImageDrive\imagesrv.sys" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Deu.nls" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero BackItUp\NBJ-Deu.nls" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero BackItUp\NBJ.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero BackItUp\NBR-Deu.nls" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero BackItUp\NBR.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\nero soundtrax\EffectCtrl.ocx" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\nero soundtrax\SoundTrax-Deu.nls" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\nero soundtrax\SoundTrax.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero StartSmart\NeroStartSmart.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Toolkit\CDSpeed.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Toolkit\DriveSpeed.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Toolkit\hwinfo.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Toolkit\InfoTool.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\AudioControls2.ocx" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Axis.ocx" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\DXBridge.wpl" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\DXEnum.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\LEDMeter.ocx" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\vplugins-deu.nls" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\vPlugIns.wpl" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\VSTBridge.wpl" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\waveedit-deu.nls" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\waveedit.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\WaveEdit.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\1e61b927-8c5044d4-ae889c51-dd586cd3.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\2c7682e2-d38b40b0-afd3ab3f-1119f089.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\36b69eab-4da7410e-a9233458-ff920a91.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\3e837f70-d5764187-951f9de3-34cf0129.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\53e09fcc-6dc04140-9f962ece-93584bc.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\541c03d3-cbfb40c0-b0385740-afec9f4.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\5d1f0052-f8114a9f-9deea25e-39d99e88.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\6073de43-6e416f-90412ea3-2b56d0af.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\73a712b4-d614426e-bd00e28a-2680e483.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\73abe042-a4514a93-853113e3-8a42a686.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\7c25acb5-fb1c458e-87732cad-5b483c26.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\8c3d0948-7044dc-8325bbcd-3a3a56ce.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\9568266b-fc044b76-aad47a1d-2a20fe2c.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\9ccd71-dd314df9-b871a1b2-adb7d13c.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\9d61817f-45664ed8-9445daa0-a46641de.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\a1d2638d-b23f429f-b0afdee5-a3350131.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\ac92b519-53b641d6-89c2ba98-44554b2c.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\b12dd394-8ac74eb1-95c9d1ec-2bf2ee19.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\b18df606-87964fc1-8b5c6414-bbe887a3.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\c62798c7-f50a4226-a88470d-37015a98.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\d8684a6c-a1a14e4a-93c59908-d63ba37e.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\d9608ef8-5d0d4927-a0091465-535f57ed.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\e450dd9d-ff584493-9bfcd356-9d10547c.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\Nero Wave Editor\Presets\fed38076-c8f547a7-9f8e0da5-8e44486.pre" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_chs.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_cht.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_deu.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_eng.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_esp.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_fra.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_ita.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_jpn.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_kor.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_nld.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_ptg.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\setup\Eula_sve.txt" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\WMPBurn\NeroBurnPlugin.dll" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\WMPBurn\WMPBurn.exe" ECHO.
>>"nero6601\VersionInfo.txt" ECHO.
ECHO.
ECHO Creating Answer Key
>>"key.txt" echo;The comment below contains SFX script commands
>>"key.txt" echo.
>>"key.txt" echo Setup=setup.exe /SN=XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX /WRITE_SN /SILENT /NO_UI /NOREBOOT /NOLICENSE /NOCANCEL
>>"key.txt" echo TempMode
>>"key.txt" echo Silent=1
>>"key.txt" echo Overwrite=1
>>"key.txt" echo Title=Nero 6.6.0.1 Ahead Software AG
ECHO.
ECHO Repacking Nero 6.6.0.1
winrar.exe a -df -ep1 -r -m5 -sfx -zkey.txt -- nero6601-Lite nero6601\*
ECHO.
ECHO Cleaning Up
RMDIR nero6601
DEL key.txt
ECHO.
ECHO Finished
EXIT

any questions, comments, ideas etc etc etc... please let me know.

Thank You
/fugg
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Does anyone knows if this still works with 6.6.0.8?
Or the only way to do it with 6.6.0.8 is to use the ZileXa method? ( which is a bit more hassle then using a simple batch file )

[SiMoNsAyS]

@iwod, not tested but i don't think it would work, maybe some preset names are different (fed38076-c8f547a7-9f8e0da5-8e44486.pre). of course, paths are now different too (nero6601-nero6608), also maybe some 0byte-files now are essential for the program, dunno...
feel free to test it and tell us if it worked

[larciel]

followed the instruction and now Nero 6 'DEMO' is shown in the Start folder.. it was Nero 6 Ultra before i used this method..

any idea?

[`Felix`]

Hi all,

Based on the "Stripped Down" custom install method that ZileXa has posted ealier in this topic (More info here) I have created a batch file to do all the processing auto-magically

Attached is a rar file that included the batch file, the nero custom SFX file for winrar by totoymola (more info here), the post_config.cmd script for setup after the extraction, comment.txt file for auto setup of the new installer by WinRAR and register.reg containing all the registry settings you need to make it work including the registration information. You will need to enter your own CD Key, User Name and Company Name

What do you need?
WinRAR.
Attached file.

How to:
Ok now all you need to do is download the attached file, extract the contents to the same directory as you have nero-6.x.exe and then run "!MakeIt.cmd" once completed you wil have a new file in the same directory called "Custom_Nero.exe" ready to use.

Now you can change a number of options in the !makeit.cmd file as you will see below.

Quote

@echo off
:: Nero Custom Installation Builder 1.0
:: Copyright 2005 `felix`
:: Last updated: March 3, 2005

:: Credit to ZileXa @ MSFN for his guide that made
:: this process possible. for more information -
:: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showto...ndpost&p=254796

:: This batch file will create a Custom installation of Nero
:: During the creation process all unrequired files will be
:: stripped to assist in reducing the final file size.

:: Make sure we are running Windows NT or Above.
IF NOT %OS%==Windows_NT GOTO:EOF
setlocal
TITLE Nero Custom Installation Builder
mode con cols=70 lines=3 & color 1f
:: setup the variables
set TmpPath=nerotmp
:: If you don't have WinRAR in the default location, change it below.
set rarIt=%programfiles%\winrar\winrar.exe
set installerName=Custom_Nero

:: Check to make sure WinRAR is available
if not exist "%rarit%" cls & echo. & echo  WinRAR can not be found, aboarding... & goto:eof

:: If custom installer exists in the current directory rename it
if exist "%installerName%.old" del "%installerName%.old"
if exist "%installerName%.exe" ren "%installerName%.exe" "%installerName%.old"

:: Check that Nero is in the current folder and
:: Extract it to %TmpPath%
if exist "Nero-*" for %%i in ("Nero-*.exe" "NVE-*.exe") do call:extract %%i

:: Copy the post installation files for the final installer
xcopy /q /y post_config.cmd %TmpPath% >NUL & xcopy /q /y register.reg %TmpPath% >NUL
cd %TmpPath%


:: Listed below is the features that will be included in the
:: custom build.  To add additional feature simply add them to
:: the list in quote as seen here... and also remember to remove
:: them from the stripIt section below.
for %%i in ("CoverDesigner" "Nero" "Nero Toolkit" "Nero Recode" "Nero ShowTime") do call:stripIt %%i

cd ..
:: Now build the installer
call:buildIt
rem mode con cols=80 lines=300 & color 0a
endlocal
exit
GOTO:EOF

:stripIt
cls
echo.
echo  Deleting unrequired files...
:: Listed below are all the folders that will be removed.
:: If you want to included any of these in your installation
:: They must be removed from this list.
for %%i in ("WMPBurn" "setup" "Redist" "Nero Wave Editor" "NeroVision" "Nero StartSmart" "nero soundtrax" "Nero PhotoSnap" "Nero MediaHome" "Nero BackItUp" "ImageDrive") do rd /s /q %%i >NUL

:: Delete unrequired files.
for %%i in ("VersionInfo.txt" "Setup.exe" "Setup.cfg") do del /f /q %%i >NUL

:: Rename the install files to correct targets
ren "common files" Ahead >NUL
ren System System32 >NUL

:: Move the base source files to the correct targets
xcopy /s /i /q /y /k "System32" "Windows\System32" >NUL & rd /s /q "System32" >NUL
xcopy /s /i /q /y /k "Ahead" "Program Files\Common Files\Ahead" >NUL & rd /s /q "Ahead" >NUL

:: Moves All the wanted Nero Features to the right folder
cls
echo.
echo  Now moving %1 to target locations...
xcopy /s /i /q /y /k "%~1" "Program Files\Ahead\%~1" >NUL & rd /s /q "%~1" >NUL
GOTO:EOF

:extract
cls
echo.
echo  Extracting "%1" to "%TmpPath%", please be patient...
"%rarit%" X -IBCK -o+ "%1" "%cd%\%TmpPath%\" >NUL
GOTO:EOF

:buildIt
cls
echo.
echo  Now creating the "%installerName%" installer - nearly finished...
"%rarit%" a -ep1 -IBCK -zcomment.txt -m5 -o+ -r -s -sfxNERO.SFX "%installerName%" %TmpPath%\*.*

:: After archiving, remove the tmp source.
ping -n 4 127.0.0.1 >NUL
rd /s /q %TmpPath% >NUL
GOTO:EOF

:EOF

Ok All the stuff in blue is stuff you may or may not want to change. The stuff in purple Is if you want to change the archiver from WinRAR to say 7-Zip.

I have compiled the batch's into exe's, however i though many may want to modify options, this batch/cmd files give you that option.

The defaults in these files at present will install the following:
- Nero Burning ROM
- Nero Cover Designer
- Nero CD-DVD Speed
- Nero DriveSpeed
- Nero InfoTool
- Nero Recode
- Nero ShowTime
- No langauge packs
- No Plug-in's

Shortcuts are automatically created for allusers for each item.

EDIT: This process will also work with NeroMIX*.exe, NMP*.exe, NVE*.exe & Nero*.exe
To add features from NeroMIX*.exe, NMP*.exe simple modify the field in the batch !makeit.cmd

Well i hope you find this helpful and if you have any comments or suggestions for the next version please let me know.

Attached File(s)

•  Nero_Custom_Installer_Creator.rar (112.74K)
  Number of downloads: 203

This post has been edited by `Felix`: 05 March 2005 - 06:35 AM

[Methanoid]

Zilexa's method wont work with Recode etc (confirmed with Nero tech supp)... only way to do a custom installer I found was to use Symantec AI Snapshot, install Nero and NVE and then use General Clean Tool to remove all bits you DONT want.

Recode needs various reg entries and DLLs I think - bah!

Oh well, just Nero for me will be fine.. how do I get ShORTCUT.exe tho???

[iwod]

Methanoid, on Mar 3 2005, 09:13 AM, said:

Zilexa's method wont work with Recode etc (confirmed with Nero tech supp)... only way to do a custom installer I found was to use Symantec AI Snapshot, install Nero and NVE and then use General Clean Tool to remove all bits you DONT want.

Recode needs various reg entries and DLLs I think - bah!

Oh well, just Nero for me will be fine.. how do I get ShORTCUT.exe tho???
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If that is true that felix may as well delete Recode and Showtime in the orginal config.

Also i am wondering how to add language pack with felix method?

[`Felix`]

Methanoid, on Mar 3 2005, 11:13 PM, said:

Zilexa's method wont work with Recode etc (confirmed with Nero tech supp)... only way to do a custom installer I found was to use Symantec AI Snapshot, install Nero and NVE and then use General Clean Tool to remove all bits you DONT want.

Recode needs various reg entries and DLLs I think - bah!

Oh well, just Nero for me will be fine.. how do I get ShORTCUT.exe tho???
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Methanoid,

i have attached shortcut to this post for you

Attached File(s)

•  Shortcut.rar (19.2K)
  Number of downloads: 40

[`Felix`]

iwod, on Mar 4 2005, 01:01 AM, said:

Methanoid, on Mar 3 2005, 09:13 AM, said:

Zilexa's method wont work with Recode etc (confirmed with Nero tech supp)... only way to do a custom installer I found was to use Symantec AI Snapshot, install Nero and NVE and then use General Clean Tool to remove all bits you DONT want.

Recode needs various reg entries and DLLs I think - bah!

Oh well, just Nero for me will be fine.. how do I get ShORTCUT.exe tho???
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If that is true that felix may as well delete Recode and Showtime in the orginal config.

Also i am wondering how to add language pack with felix method?
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Am working on addressing both issues presently.. more info as it comes to hand.

[fluid]

Wow its been a long time since I've read this thread. Was there any changes in the way to compress 6608 since 6600?

[vcBlackBox]

Quote

Zilexa's method wont work with Recode etc (confirmed with Nero tech supp)... only way to do a custom installer I found was to use Symantec AI Snapshot, install Nero and NVE and then use General Clean Tool to remove all bits you DONT want.

Recode needs various reg entries and DLLs I think - bah!

If you need to use Recode, I have the solution for you.
http://www.msfn.org/...showtopic=40518

Quote

Wow its been a long time since I've read this thread. Was there any changes in the way to compress 6608 since 6600?

Yes, there are some new language files.

[`Felix`]

Hi all,

UPDATE: version 1.1 now available. (Change log at bottom of post)

Based on the "Stripped Down" custom install method that ZileXa has posted ealier in this topic (More info here) I have created a batch file to do all the processing auto-magically

Attached is a rar file that included the batch file, the nero custom SFX file for winrar by totoymola (more info here), the post_config.cmd script for setup after the extraction, comment.txt file for auto setup of the new installer by WinRAR and register.reg containing all the registry settings you need to make it work including the registration information. You will need to enter your own CD Key, User Name and Company Name

What do you need?
WinRAR.
Attached file.

How to:
Ok now all you need to do is download the attached file, extract the contents to the same directory as you have nero-6.x.exe and then run "!MakeIt.cmd" once completed you wil have a new file in the same directory called "Custom_Nero.exe" ready to use.

Now you can change a number of options in the !makeit.cmd file as you will see below.

Quote

@echo off
:: Nero Custom Installation Builder 1.1
:: Copyright 2005 `felix`
:: Last updated: March 5, 2005

:: Credit to ZileXa @ MSFN for his guide that made
:: this process possible. for more information -
:: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showto...ndpost&p=254796

:: This batch file will create a Custom installation of Nero
:: During the creation process all unrequired files will be
:: stripped to assist in reducing the final file size.

:: Make sure we are running Windows NT or Above.
IF NOT %OS%==Windows_NT GOTO:EOF
setlocal
TITLE Nero Custom Installation Builder 1.1
mode con cols=70 lines=3 & color 1f
:: setup the variables
set TmpPath=nerotmp
:: If you don't have WinRAR in the default location, change it below.
set rarIt=%programfiles%\winrar\winrar.exe
set installerName=Custom_Nero

:: Check to make sure WinRAR is available
IF /I not exist "%rarIt%" cls & echo. & echo  WinRAR can not be found, aboarding... & goto:eof

:: If custom installer exists in the current directory rename it
if exist "%installerName%.old" del "%installerName%.old"
if exist "%installerName%.exe" ren "%installerName%.exe" "%installerName%.old"

:: Check that Nero is in the current folder and
:: Extract it to %TmpPath%
if exist "Nero-*" for %%i in ("Nero-*.exe" "NVE-*.exe") do call:extract %%i

:: Copy the post installation files for the final installer
xcopy /q /y post_config.cmd %TmpPath% >NUL 2>&1 & xcopy /q /y register.reg %TmpPath% >NUL 2>&1 & xcopy /q /y shortcut.exe %TmpPath% >NUL 2>&1
cd %TmpPath%


:: Listed below is the features that will be included in the
:: custom build.  To add additional feature simply add them to
:: the list in quote as seen here... and also remember to remove
:: them from the stripIt section below.
for %%i in ("CoverDesigner" "Nero" "Nero Toolkit" "Nero Recode" "Nero ShowTime") do call:stripIt %%i

cd ..
:: Now build the installer
call:buildIt
rem mode con cols=80 lines=300 & color 0a
endlocal
exit
GOTO:EOF

:stripIt
cls
echo.
echo  Deleting unrequired files...
:: Listed below are all the folders that will be removed.
:: If you want to included any of these in your installation
:: They must be removed from this list.
for %%i in ("WMPBurn" "setup" "Redist" "Nero Wave Editor" "NeroVision" "Nero StartSmart" "nero soundtrax" "Nero PhotoSnap" "Nero MediaHome" "Nero BackItUp" "ImageDrive") do rd /s /q %%i >NUL

:: Delete unrequired files.
for %%i in ("VersionInfo.txt" "Setup.exe" "Setup.cfg") do del /f /q %%i >NUL

:: Rename the install files to correct targets
ren "common files" Ahead >NUL
ren System System32 >NUL

:: Move the base source files to the correct targets
xcopy /s /i /q /y /k "System32" "Windows\System32" >NUL & rd /s /q "System32" >NUL
xcopy /s /i /q /y /k "Ahead" "Program Files\Common Files\Ahead" >NUL & rd /s /q "Ahead" >NUL

:: Moves All the wanted Nero Features to the right folder
cls
echo.
echo  Now moving %1 to target locations...
xcopy /s /i /q /y /k "%~1" "Program Files\Ahead\%~1" >NUL & rd /s /q "%~1" >NUL
GOTO:EOF

:extract
cls
echo.
echo  Extracting "%1" to "%TmpPath%", please be patient...
"%rarit%" X -IBCK -o+ "%1" "%cd%\%TmpPath%\" >NUL
GOTO:EOF

:buildIt
cls
echo.
echo  Now creating the "%installerName%" installer - nearly finished...
"%rarit%" a -ep1 -IBCK -zcomment.txt -m5 -o+ -r -s -sfxNERO.SFX "%installerName%" %TmpPath%\*.*

:: After archiving, remove the tmp source.
ping -n 4 127.0.0.1 >NUL
rd /s /q %TmpPath% >NUL
GOTO:EOF

:EOF

Ok All the stuff in blue is stuff you may or may not want to change. The stuff in purple Is if you want to change the archiver from WinRAR to say 7-Zip.

I have compiled the batch's into exe's, however i though many may want to modify options, this batch/cmd files give you that option.

The defaults in these files at present will install the following:
- Nero Burning ROM
- Nero Cover Designer
- Nero CD-DVD Speed
- Nero DriveSpeed
- Nero InfoTool
- Nero Recode
- Nero ShowTime
- No langauge packs
- No Plug-in's

Shortcuts are automatically created for allusers for each item.

EDIT: This process will also work with NeroMIX*.exe, NMP*.exe, NVE*.exe & Nero*.exe
To add features from NeroMIX*.exe, NMP*.exe simple modify the field in the batch !makeit.cmd

Well i hope you find this helpful and if you have any comments or suggestions for the next version please let me know.
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

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

Change Log v1.1:
- NeroAPI error associated with Nero Recode - FIXED!
- Updates and bug fixes to !makeit.cmd
- Updates and bug fixes to post_config.cmd
- Added shortcut.exe & Updated Nero Custom Installer Creator.rar - Attached

ToDo v1.2:
- Add language support. - Am half way through this, however some more research and testing is required. should have this solved in the next day or so.
- Add options for either WinRAR or 7-Zip

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

Slipstream script to add nero to your AIO Windows Source is also on the way - hope to have version 1 for you in the next 48 hours... stay tuned

Attached File(s)

•  Nero_Custom_Installer_Creator_1.1.rar (113.15K)
  Number of downloads: 43

This post has been edited by `Felix`: 05 March 2005 - 09:09 AM

[Methanoid]

Felix

Great work. Small bug-ette to report.

The end result says:

Nero 6.6.0.8 custom build 2
This custom build includes Nero Burning ROM as well as the support applications below. Please note that is customized version has had all of the unwanted or redundant features removed. This installation will not be visible in your add/remove program window.

Supporting Applications
Nero Cover Designer
Nero CD-DVD Speed
Nero DriveSpeed
Nero InfoTool
Nero Recode
Nero ShowTime
Language Pack
Nil
Plug-in's
Nil

But I removed Cover Designer and Showtime.....

Also it says on the installer "Silient" installation.

Beta testing R uz!!!

[Xable]

Nice work felix,

for me though when i click !MakeIt.cmd it extracts nero then deletes the extracted files and closes ! i did edit !MakeIt.cmd though, maybe i messed somthing up? i only want to be able to burn cd`s dont want any of the fluff, attatched it incase you want to look

Attached File(s)

•  _MakeIt.cmd (3.45K)
  Number of downloads: 14

[`Felix`]

Methanoid, on Mar 5 2005, 09:30 PM, said:

Felix

Great work. Small bug-ette to report.

The end result says:

Nero 6.6.0.8 custom build 2
This custom build includes Nero Burning ROM as well as the support applications below. Please note that is customized version has had all of the unwanted or redundant features removed. This installation will not be visible in your add/remove program window.

Supporting Applications
Nero Cover Designer
Nero CD-DVD Speed
Nero DriveSpeed
Nero InfoTool
Nero Recode
Nero ShowTime
Language Pack
Nil
Plug-in's
Nil

But I removed Cover Designer and Showtime.....

Also it says on the installer "Silient" installation.

Beta testing R uz!!!
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Methanaid,

Your right about the installer... to make it completely silent change the "Silent=0" in the comment.txt file to "Silent=1" - this will then be competely silent

Also to modify the text you see in the installation dialoge box, simple remove the features from the comment.txt file.

Also i am working on a complete Slipstream script that will slipstream all the wanted applications into the Windows source of your AIO.

Stay tuned....

This post has been edited by `Felix`: 05 March 2005 - 09:06 AM

[`Felix`]

Neanderthal, on Mar 5 2005, 09:41 PM, said:

Nice work felix,

for me though when i click !MakeIt.cmd it extracts nero then deletes the extracted files and closes ! i did edit !MakeIt.cmd though, maybe i messed somthing up? i only want to be able to burn cd`s dont want any of the fluff,  attatched it incase you want to look
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Neanderthal,

If you just want the Nero Burning Rom component trype this attachment

Attached File(s)

•  Nero_Custom_Installer_Creator_1.1_Nero_Burn_ROM_Only.rar (132.16K)
  Number of downloads: 41

This post has been edited by `Felix`: 06 March 2005 - 01:52 AM

[Xable]

Felix,

Thanx for that, still have same problem though here is a screenshot of what i see.
After the cmd window closes the nerotmp folder disappeares. Is there any way for !MakeIt.cmd to make a log file so we can see whats going wrong?

[`Felix`]

Neanderthal, on Mar 6 2005, 01:07 AM, said:

Felix,

Thanx for that, still have same problem though  here is a screenshot of what i see.
After the cmd window closes the nerotmp folder disappeares. Is there any way for !MakeIt.cmd to make a log file so we can see whats going wrong?
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Just did 4 tests here in 4 different machines and vmware and it worked everytime. is winrar installed in the default location?

Try this at the cmd prompt type (copy and paste)

IF /I not exist "%programfiles%\winrar\winrar.exe" echo it is not here

If winrar is not at this location, then "it is not here" will be echoed. if you get this change the path to where your winrar is. find the line that says

set rarIt=D:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe

(line 22) and then change that to reflect your installed path. if you are still having problems let me know. am going to add some logging to the script tomorrow, however it is 3am here and i am now going to bed.