Stand-Alone Modules for AutoPatcher

[Bob Marley]

I Have the same prob for the SnD Any one got a link for {Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4 (module by beltman713)

tnx

[EZRecovery]

I was looking at TheBlazingAngel instructions on how to create your own module, but I'm stuck.

I'm trying to create a module for DVD Decrypter (something to start with and gain knowledge), and this is what I have so far.

Edited October 13, 2005 by EZRecovery

[EZRecovery]

[EZRecovery]

How can I create .amc files? I read that .amc are similar to ZIP files, but if I have the .exe file, do I need to create a folder under C:\Program Files\Autopatcher\Modules\Stand Alone?

Thanks

/EZ

[+theblazingangel MVC]

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no, amp files are similar to zip files! amc files are similar to .txt files!

infact there not just similar, there the same but with the extensions changed!!

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okay, to create the amc file from youve entered into the module editor, simply go to file > save as.

you then need to create the folder to keep the modules setup file(s) in.

create a folder in the same place you saved the amc file to, and give it the same name as the amc file plus "_files" on the end.

e.g. the folder for 'test.amc' would be 'test.amc_files'

now, you cant use C:\Program Files\... as the installation path because not everyone installs autopatcher to that location, and what about people running autopatcher from a CD???

instead, you can use the special autopatcher command 'Module:\'.

when you install a module with autopatcher, autopatcher will workout the path to the modules folder and put it in place of the command.

e.g. to install setup.exe, you would put "Module:\setup.exe"

to install \testfolder\setup.exe, you would put "Module:\testfolder\setup.exe"

note, sometimes modules for multiple versions of windows and lanuages use the same setup file. if your making such a folder, it does not need the same name as the one module.

to point to the setup file, instead use the "AutoPatcher:\" command which points to the folder containing autopatcher.exe itself. you can then point directly to the folder itself by adding subfolders.

e.g. "AutoPatcher:\modules\addons\test\setup.exe"

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unique ID - you can actually ignore this field because we dont use it anymore, it will disappear fully in AP6.

ID's are now the name of the amc file itself (minus the extension)

parent id - if the module is to appear under something else in autopatcher (eg the shockwave player appears under addons) you need to give the ID of the module it appears under.

priority - this is used to create an order in which to load and install modules.

usualy the date something was released is used, but it doesnt really matter for anything other than updates, as long as the value is larger than that of the parents.

it should be an 8 figure number. for dates we enter in the format YYYYMMDD.

[EZRecovery]

now, you cant use C:\Program Files\... as the installation path because not everyone installs autopatcher to that location, and what about people running autopatcher from a CD???

instead, you can use the special autopatcher command 'Module:\'.

when you install a module with autopatcher, autopatcher will workout the path to the modules folder and put it in place of the command.

e.g. to install setup.exe, you would put "Module:\setup.exe"

to install \testfolder\setup.exe, you would put "Module:\testfolder\setup.exe"

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Thanks for the reply.

I opened a module and looked at the information for With Backups and Without Backups. Let me start :D

/EZ

Edited October 13, 2005 by EZRecovery

[+theblazingangel MVC]

^ okay lest say you have the following:

C:\Program Files\AutoPatcher\modules\stand_alone section\test_module.amc

C:\Program Files\AutoPatcher\modules\stand_alone section\test_module.amc_files\setup.exe

now, you CAN NOT use the above path to the setup file in the installation instructions, because not everyone will have a copy in that exact location. if autopatcher is run off a CD, the setup files will be found on disk not in C:\Program\Files... !!!

so instead you would put the following in the instructions:

"Module:\setup.exe"

now, when autopatcher comes to install your module, it does the following:

- grabs the name of the amc file (test_module.amc)

- adds "_files" to the end (test_module.amc-files) to result in the name of the folder

- it then calculates the full path to that folder which solves the problem of different locations, such as runing from a CD!

- it then uses that full path to run the setup file.

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now one thing you may want to do is to add switches to the setup instructions to get it to perform a silent installation.

find out what (if) there are any silent switches, then lets pretend '/quiet' is the switch, you would put as the instrcutions:

"Module:\setup.exe" /quite

[EZRecovery]

Nevermind....got it.

Official releases are done by Flish (packaging and uploading).

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I gotta pack it and send it to Flish according to nw_raptor on page 1

Thanks a lot

/EZ

edit: Testing the module now.

It works like a charm :p

Edited October 13, 2005 by EZRecovery

[+theblazingangel MVC]

err, flish doesnt work on the project anymore, and raptor imself is busy. send it to me or gandolas instead

if it says that on the first page ill have to get someone to change it.

[EZRecovery]

send it to me or gandolas instead

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Sent you a PM with the link.

Thanks

/EZ

[+theblazingangel MVC]

the amc file is looking good, you only need to finish off the registry detection fields.

now one thing i forgot to mention - when sending a module to us to be checked and encrypted, you must send the entire thing including the setup file(s). this is becase part of the encryption process gathers data from the setup file(s) and encrypts it to protect against tampering.

[EZRecovery]

the amc file is looking good, you only need to finish off the registry detection fields.

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I guess I'm having trouble on the registry part. :(

What do I need to look for?

now one thing i forgot to mention - when sending a module to us to be checked and encrypted, you must send the entire thing including the setup file(s). this is becase part of the encryption process gathers data from the setup file(s) and encrypts it to protect against tampering.

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I thought I ZIP it with the .exe file. I can repack it again with the .exe in it once I get the registry worked on (when I figure it out). :laugh:

[+theblazingangel MVC]

in your registry, go to the registry key path that you specified in the amc file, right click on the last part of the key - "DVD Decrypter", select export and save the file.

then attach the file to an email and send it to me at theblazingangel 'at' aol.com (replace 'at' with @)

ill then have a look for something to use, if not ill just install the software myself here and have a deeper look.

[darthyoda6]

I thought Firefox 1.0.7 couldn't be installed silently?

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not with the official Mozilla installer, but if it's repackaged then it can

The offical Mozilla installer can be installed sillently since either 1.0.4 or 1.0.6.

firefox-107-enu.exe -ms -ira (or whatever the install is called)

[darthyoda6]

Is there still a Stand-Alone version availible? I want to play around a bit till I can download the WIndows 2000 & XP full package.

[EZRecovery]

in your registry, go to the registry key path that you specified in the amc file, right click on the last part of the key - "DVD Decrypter", select export and save the file.

then attach the file to an email and send it to me at theblazingangel 'at' aol.com (replace 'at' with @)

ill then have a look for something to use, if not ill just install the software myself here and have a deeper look.

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Repack it again with the .exe in it & the registry file. Hopefully it is correct this time. I thank you for your help. It is my first time doing this.

Sent you an email to your account, and the updated file is also on the link I sent you yesterday.

/EZ

Edited October 14, 2005 by EZRecovery

[EZRecovery]

Is there still a Stand-Alone version availible?? I want to play around a bit till I can download the WIndows 2000 & XP full package.

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Seems that the links I tried to get it from are dead. Probably the programmers are coming with a new version so they pull out all the working links.

You can download from here though.

/EZ

Link removed, check the link in the first post for a new download of version 5.1.0.34>

Edited October 14, 2005 by TheBlazingAngel

[+M2Ys4U Subscriber¹]

The offical Mozilla installer can be installed sillently since either 1.0.4 or 1.0.6.

firefox-107-enu.exe -ms -ira (or whatever the install is called)

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it can?! cool

[the_guy]

I tried downloading the msp apply to module and I get an error message saying that the domain name expired on 09/14/2005 and is pending renewal or deletion. Does anyone know where I can get this module from?

the_guy

[EZRecovery]

I tried downloading the msp apply to module and I get an error message saying that the domain name expired on 09/14/2005 and is pending renewal or deletion. Does anyone know where I can get this module from?

the_guy

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Found a working link here

AutoPatcher_5.1.0.34_Stand-Alone in case you need it.

/EZ

Edited October 18, 2005 by EZRecovery

[Rdunzl]

Most of the standalone modules looks like somthing I'd really like to get my hands on :-)

Unfortuneately, it seems to me that they are not available on the links to www.fatsdownload.com ;-(

[darthyoda6]

IS there a guide to show how to make your own module?

[DaFlapDrol]

IS there a guide to show how to make your own module?

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Nope, for making stand-alone modules we haven't a guide. Not yet. It's not that hard to do. Almost the same as the information you can read here. The difference is that the Stand-Alone modules are not included in AutoPatcher and that you must have the AutoPatcher_5.1.0.34_Stand-Alone for starting your " home made" modules.

Just play with it, if you want to have more information. Just ask!

[Mat7h3w]

Is there a working download for a module for SpyBot Search and Destroy and/or Ad-Aware Personal Edition SE? I check the entire thread and see none for Ad-Aware, and the one for Spybot is a broken download.

[DaFlapDrol]

Is there a working download for a module for SpyBot Search and Destroy and/or Ad-Aware Personal Edition SE? I check the entire thread and see none for Ad-Aware, and the one for Spybot is a broken download.

For Ad-Aware no "standalone" module available. And Spybot....what can I say? We don't have a dedicated server or better our own server. That means that a few items are not available when you want them or just need them! You could make the Spybot "Ad-Aware " module.