Jump to content

Power dvd 5 Unattended -R -S not working


bob3128

Recommended Posts

Power DVD 5 Unattended -R -S not working

Hi I have tried the switches listed in the installsheild documents -R

The -R does create a c:\windows\setup.iss

I copy this file to the installation directory which contains the setup.exe

I use the setup -S and the hard disk will show some activity and then noting is installed. no program short cut in the start menu or a cyberlink directory in the program files. If I run the setup.exe with no switches it will install without issue.

I have also tried copying the example setup.iss located on the MSFN page.

Anyone else having the same issues or have any suggestions

setup.iss

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Hey!

U know what I had som problems with this aswell but what I learned is that almost all of the INstallations U use the "-s" switch has to be followed by an "-f2" switch.

So do all u did like creating .iss file and so on, and then run the Setup with the full switch ex:

"Setup.exe -s -f2C:\MyLog.log"

it seems the app has to create a log file to be able to install.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

for me it worked the same way as agiha said

you first do the setup.exe /r /f"c:\setup.iss"

than you go to setup.iss folder on your comp open the CUSTOM.INI and change silent to 1 save the file copy setup.iss to your unattented cd

and make it run the way you want no switches needed...

works fine overhere

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thank you

Changing the the custom.ini did help with the silent install.

I now have Power DVD 5 installed. but the first time I run it.

I am asked for a product key.

Is this normal. AS my setup.iss already contains the correct key.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've never had to edit any ini files for PowerDVD to install silently.

The old -r to create and -s to install worked perfectly, no serials asked either... As for the -f2, it's only needed if you run the install from the CD/DVD as it can't create the logfile on it.

If you have problems installing, look inside the log file for the ResultCode. That will tell you what's hapenning.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have also installed this without changing any ini files, just used the setup.exe -R to create the iss file put it in the same directory as the setup.exe

through RunOnceEx.cmd started it like this

REG ADD %KEY%\015 /VE /D "POWER DVD 5.0" /f
REG ADD %KEY%\015 /V 1 /D "%CDROM%\Install\PowerDVD\setup.exe /s -f2\"%systemdrive%\power.log\"" /f

Through XPLode like this

<item display='Power DVD 5'>
<execute display='Installing Power DVD........'
program='#SOURCEDRIVE#\install\DVD\PowerDVD\setup.exe'
arguments='-s -f2"%systemdrive%\power.log"' />
</item>

and through WPI like this

prog[pn]=['Power DVD 5']
desc[pn]=['Install Power DVD a must for any computer with a DVD ROM.<i>Recommended</i>']
cmd1[pn]=['%cdrom%\\install\\DVD\\PowerDVD\\setup.exe -s -f2"%systemdrive%\\power.log"']
dflt[pn]=['yes']
cat[pn]=['DVD']
pn++

setup.iss is attached

setup.iss

Link to comment
Share on other sites

true crahak but if you change that setup.iss file you don't need anymore switches in order to make it an unattended it's allready made by changing that iss file

to karma: you don't need an extraction program just run that /r... command

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Actually, I'd rather have to use the switch. That way it's like every other installshield installer on the disc (or everywhere else really). Typical and doesn't lead to confusion (or confusion of co-workers who couldn't guess)... But, that's just my preferences.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...