Codec Pack msi

09-11-2007, 03:11 PM

Does anyone know of a free codec pack that comes as an msi? The powers that be will not allow me to install VLC media player onto the curriculum machines as it is not Microsoft

I know I can get codec packs easily enough but I don't want to have to install it manually.

Oops_my_bad · 10-11-2007, 12:49 AM

You mean you actually "asked" if you could install something on your own network?

or are you bsf? If not.. get it installed!

randle · 10-11-2007, 12:56 PM

I used WinINSTALL LE http://www.softpile.com/Utilities/Mi...745_index.html to package up a ffdshow pack which seems to work nicely. No problems with the packaging.

ChrisH · 10-11-2007, 03:19 PM

Many of the popular codec packs do support a silent install. Not seen many as a native MSI but there is nothing stopping you using the silent switch in conjusction the Windows Installer Wrapper Wizard. Mine install at fist boot after RIS.

12-11-2007, 10:20 AM

Cheers guys!

12-11-2007, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeddyKGB

You mean you actually "asked" if you could install something on your own network?

or are you bsf? If not.. get it installed!

I have to get everything I want installed cleared first. To be hoin est its a pain in the rear yet if a teac her buys something then it is given to me to install with out question.....

gwendes · 12-11-2007, 04:09 PM

That is insane.

I'd tell them to trust me or I'm off - couldn't work like that!

cookie_monster · 12-11-2007, 05:17 PM

That's such typical out of date school thinking, the lowly "technician" needs and eye keeping on them. Most schools now employ "professional" IT staff and they should be treated as such.

12-11-2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookie_monster

That's such typical out of date school thinking, the lowly "technician" needs and eye keeping on them. Most schools now employ "professional" IT staff and they should be treated as such.

I know what you are saying because I have been doing this jobs since 1999 and still get treated like I know nothing about the job I do. To be honest it wasn't so bad when I was working in secondary schools but with primary schools its becoming a joke.

boomam · 06-12-2007, 12:47 PM

Wouldnt mind knowing if theres a MSI codec pack around myself.

.

PEO · 06-12-2007, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookie_monster

That's such typical out of date school thinking, the lowly "technician" needs and eye keeping on them. Most schools now employ "professional" IT staff and they should be treated as such.

I know what you are saying because I have been doing this jobs since 1999 and still get treated like I know nothing about the job I do. To be honest it wasn't so bad when I was working in secondary schools but with primary schools its becoming a joke.

I was in the same boat till word got out that i have a second job part time updating/upgrading a computer network for my grandads electrical company. Based in london and turns over millions.

Its a sad story though when people dont respect one another.

contink · 06-12-2007, 05:25 PM

Search (and know where to look) and thou shalt find

http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopi...ighlight=codec

http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopi...ighlight=codec

Don't know how good they are or what they contain but RyanVM is an incredibly useful util..

Whoops... my bad.. not an MSI but still easily wrappable.

PEO · 06-12-2007, 06:16 PM

how would one go about wrapping a exe?

ChrisH · 06-12-2007, 06:47 PM

Windows installer wrapper wizard.

stuartwilkie · 13-07-2008, 06:32 PM

Ive wrapped the K-Lite Mega Pack, and we use GPO to deploy it. PM me and Im quite happy to get you going.

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09-11-2007, 03:11 PM	#1
richard Guest Posts: n/a	Codec Pack msi Does anyone know of a free codec pack that comes as an msi? The powers that be will not allow me to install VLC media player onto the curriculum machines as it is not Microsoft I know I can get codec packs easily enough but I don't want to have to install it manually.

10-11-2007, 12:49 AM	#2
Oops_my_bad Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I'll be back in Madchester before you knows it Posts: 1,238 Thanks: 152 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Rep Power: 9	Re: Codec Pack msi You mean you actually "asked" if you could install something on your own network? or are you bsf? If not.. get it installed!

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randle Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 237 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 0	Re: Codec Pack msi I used WinINSTALL LE http://www.softpile.com/Utilities/Mi...745_index.html to package up a ffdshow pack which seems to work nicely. No problems with the packaging.

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ChrisH Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Lancs Posts: 3,985 Thanks: 3 Thanked 43 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 22	Re: Codec Pack msi Many of the popular codec packs do support a silent install. Not seen many as a native MSI but there is nothing stopping you using the silent switch in conjusction the Windows Installer Wrapper Wizard. Mine install at fist boot after RIS.

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12-11-2007, 10:20 AM	#5
richard Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Codec Pack msi Cheers guys!

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gwendes Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 1,036 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 7	Re: Codec Pack msi That is insane. I'd tell them to trust me or I'm off - couldn't work like that!

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cookie_monster Join Date: May 2007 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,656 Thanks: 30 Thanked 56 Times in 49 Posts Rep Power: 17	Re: Codec Pack msi That's such typical out of date school thinking, the lowly "technician" needs and eye keeping on them. Most schools now employ "professional" IT staff and they should be treated as such.

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boomam Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 501 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 4	Re: Codec Pack msi Wouldnt mind knowing if theres a MSI codec pack around myself. .

06-12-2007, 05:25 PM	#12
contink Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 108 Thanked 109 Times in 81 Posts Rep Power: 34	Re: Codec Pack msi Search (and know where to look) and thou shalt find http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopi...ighlight=codec http://www.ryanvm.net/forum/viewtopi...ighlight=codec Don't know how good they are or what they contain but RyanVM is an incredibly useful util.. Whoops... my bad.. not an MSI but still easily wrappable.

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PEO Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,083 Thanks: 110 Thanked 31 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 11	Re: Codec Pack msi how would one go about wrapping a exe?

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ChrisH Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Lancs Posts: 3,985 Thanks: 3 Thanked 43 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 22	Re: Codec Pack msi Windows installer wrapper wizard.

13-07-2008, 06:32 PM	#15
stuartwilkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 56 Thanks: 13 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 4	Ive wrapped the K-Lite Mega Pack, and we use GPO to deploy it. PM me and Im quite happy to get you going.

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