[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.

[Xable]

ok, it is now workin, can`t tell you what was wrong though, just tried it on a clean install and it worked, somthing must be screwed up on my main installal winrar is in default location.
A few new issues now though, the shortcuts don`t get made in the start menu, folder is there but no links and it gives an error when loading nero express, Unable to load plugin manager also curious about this line in !MakeIt.cmd

ping -n 4 127.0.0.1 >NUL 2>&1

other than these few isues, a very usefull addition to my toolbox

[X-Savior]

Hi there,

Not sure if any of you have has this problem, but with Nero 6.3.1.17 I have the silent install using /silent /noreboot and during the install it crashes with an error report about Nero WebEngine. But the program works fine and is installed.

Any Info on this? If I remove it and manually do the same switches I don't get the error. Only during Initial install of the OS (MCE: 2005).

[iwod]

When you say bugfix... what exactly is fixed??

Because i created a Custom installer with Nero, Toolkit and image drive with your 1.0 scripts. Do i need to recreate it with 1.1?

[MAVERICKS CHOICE]

Also havin issues with this Felix, I extracted this to the root of my C drive in my Nero folder with the nero.exe, my winrar is in c:\program files\winrar which should be correct. I execute the build.cmd but only gives a minimized dos window coloured blue & basically hangs does nothing & eventually I just kill it? checked all paths & seem to be ok??

[`Felix`]

iwod, on Mar 6 2005, 10:04 AM, said:

When you say bugfix... what exactly is fixed??

Because i created a Custom installer with Nero, Toolkit and image drive with your 1.0 scripts. Do i need to recreate it with 1.1?
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Basically i corrected some shortcut creation bugs - i left out nero express on 1.0. and and cleaned up the source added some error checking internal to the script stuff like that. Basically if you are happy with the results, then there is nothing that you really need that has changed with 1.1.