Useful programs

[Joe Forster/STA]

Below are some programs you may need for editing installation databases:

• Microsoft Windows Installer (.msi, .msp, .mst):
  • MsiDb: Imports/exports files/tables/streams (command line). (Source: Microsoft SDK 7.1.)
  • MsiInfo: Displays information (command line). (Source: like above.)
  • Orca: Full-featured editor (GUI). (Source of v5.0: like above.)
  • MsiX (MSI Extractor): Exports files (command line). (Source: Patch Files Extractor - Heath Stewart's blog - MSDN Blogs.)

If you have some more, please, list them to be added with a local copy.

[pakrat2k2]

very handy program to convert those reg entries into inno script

[Razor12911]

good tool for making custom binary/GDF dlls for games.
works with yener90 source codes.

[JacksMafia]

Gimp best program for creating graphics interface for your installer
http://www.gimp.org/downloads/

[MartinezPL]

What is Unreal Package Decompressor ?
Its a tool to decompress game files based on UE 3.0/3.x
Games like :
Dishonored
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
Bioshock Infinite and more
After decompress files like .xxx for example from MK:KE (Asset folder)
or Bioshock Infinite (CookedPCConsole_FR)

they compress much,much better

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But for me there is one problem I need to add one by one and decompress
I try it to create some batch that gonna automatic decompress all files but without success
One by one method is boring (1138 files)
Can someone help me ?

Try it this:
decompress.exe "E:\TEMP_WORK\*.xxx"
decompress.exe "*.xxx"

I hope this app gonna be useful for you guys

Official page:
http://www.gildor.org/downloads

[Newbie]

"good tool for making custom binary/GDF dlls for games."

Not sure is this the right place to ask.....

But what does the GDF actually do.

Thanks

[NamelessOne]

Originally Posted by Newbie

"good tool for making custom binary/GDF dlls for games."

Not sure is this the right place to ask.....

But what does the GDF actually do.

Thanks

Basically, creates shortcut in Games Explorer in Vista, Win7.

[Newbie]

@NamelessOne

Yep, checked it already a little.

Well, since I don't use GE nothing then.

Thank You

[Fabioddq]

Good program to get file list. Similar to cmd but with this program is much more organized and has some great options like: included subfolders, file names, file extensions and others advanced options.

The attachment include 32 and 64 Bit versions. Is a freeware but you can buy if you wish.

[sentinelks]

the ball disney planes, I noticed that there are infinitely many useful effects for buttons in conversions (I do not know if you've already noticed) I hope it may be useful

[Inge]

With Resource Hacker you can change Game.icos direct in Game Folder and keep them after Conversion.
The Program saves automatic the Original Game.exe so you can easy rechange it if there are Problems.

[pakrat2k2]

Even easier program called Get Icons, will let you extract direct from game exe, & dll files. ( Freeware )

[mausschieber]

Originally Posted by pakrat2k2

Even easier program called Get Icons, will let you extract direct from game exe, & dll files. ( Freeware )

does not work on Windows 8 64 bit
Program files not at all
and a few dll files

[pakrat2k2]

it works on Windows 8/8.1 perfectly fine.. I'm using 8.1x64 and tested it on this OS & works exactly the same as on W7X64.

[mausschieber]

Originally Posted by pakrat2k2

it works on Windows 8/8.1 perfectly fine.. I'm using 8.1x64 and tested it on this OS & works exactly the same as on W7X64.

hm what I'm doing wrong
for me it does not go