Dead Rising 2: Off The Record (DVD9 to 1x DVD5) *FULL* *Precomp+Srep+FreeArc+CA*

[peterf1999]

Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
(DVD9 to 1x DVD5) *FULL* *Precomp+Srep+FreeArc+CA*

1) Install the game

2) Extract 'DROTR_1xDVD5.7z' contents

3) Copy from DVD9 to 'DROTR_DVD5' folder the following files/folders:

'DirectX' folder
'GFWL' folder
'VCRedist' folder
'Media4.cab' file

4) From the game's installation folder do the following:

Delete 'movies' folder
Delete 'gdf.dll' file

and then launch Freearc and 'compress' the whole contents of game's installation folder:

Output archive: DROTR
Compression: -m0 -dm0
Make exe: Not checked

Pre-compress 'DROTR.arc' file (Use Precomp files located in 'Support' folder):

e.g. precomp038 -slow -c189 -m16 -oDROTR DROTR.arc

Compress 'DROTR.pcf' file (Use SuperRep file located in 'Support' folder):

e.g. srep32 -m3 DROTR.pcf DROTR.srep

Compress 'DROTR.srep' file:

Output archive: DROTR
Compression: -mx -ld800mb
Make exe: Not checked

5) Move 'DROTR.arc' to 'DROTR_DVD5' folder

6) Launch Re-compress.bat & wait...

7) Burn or make iso with label name of your choice

DROTR.jpg

[dudul]

Peter, setup.exe has "Dirt3" in the file description properties, perhaps you can fix it?

[peterf1999]

Originally Posted by dudul

Peter, setup.exe has "Dirt3" in the file description properties, perhaps you can fix it?

Fixed

[artdekdok]

use hdd 16gb for install
extract .srep 9gb & .pcf 5gb = 15gb
and long time install

thank work 100%

[peterf1999]

Originally Posted by artdekdok

use hdd 16gb for install
extract .srep 9gb & .pcf 5gb = 15gb
and long time install

thank work 100%

no,.srep~5gb & .pcf ~9gb
yep, ~16 gb free to install

[lukas1412]

I have a problem I did everything as instructed but when I install the game so it shows me this error

[sulfurum1989]

I have this error message



(there is a problem with this windows installer package, the installation could not start the script required, contact your support personnel or package vendor)

In the Srep step . Spanish Version , W7 32 , Setup Fix

[lukas1412]

@peterf1999

finally it works

Thank you

[lllo]

Sorry peterf1999,
DROTR.pcf 9 Gb (ok)
DROTR.srep 6,09 Gb (not 5 Gb)
what should I do?

[Revolted5555]

Second conversion of a game using freearc, precomp and srep that I keep getting over-sized, tried two times.

DROTR.arc - 5.92GB
DROTR.pcf - 8.97GB
DROTR.srep - 6.10GB

I don't know whats going wrong but I keep getting those sizes, any help?

[KillerOh]

Originally Posted by lllo

Sorry peterf1999,
DROTR.pcf 9 Gb (ok)
DROTR.srep 6,09 Gb (not 5 Gb)
what should I do?

Originally Posted by Revolted5555

Second conversion of a game using freearc, precomp and srep that I keep getting over-sized, tried two times.

DROTR.arc - 5.92GB
DROTR.pcf - 8.97GB
DROTR.srep - 6.10GB

I don't know whats going wrong but I keep getting those sizes, any help?

lllo and Revolted5555, you MUST compress the .srep file with FreeArc Again. And THAT'S explained in Peterf's conversion...

Originally Posted by peterf1999

Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
(DVD9 to 1x DVD5) *FULL* *Precomp+Srep+FreeArc+CA*
(...)
launch Freearc and 'compress' the whole contents of game's installation folder:

Output archive: DROTR
Compression: -m0 -dm0
Make exe: Not checked

Pre-compress 'DROTR.arc' file (Use Precomp files located in 'Support' folder):

e.g. precomp038 -slow -c189 -m16 -oDROTR DROTR.arc

Compress 'DROTR.pcf' file (Use SuperRep file located in 'Support' folder):

e.g. srep32 -m3 DROTR.pcf DROTR.srep

Compress 'DROTR.srep' file:

Output archive: DROTR
Compression: -mx -ld800mb
Make exe: Not checked

(...)

...

Once again, people, READ THE CONVERSION CAREFULLY, IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND A POINT, THEN READ AGAIN BEFORE ASKING!

[Revolted5555]

So the final DROTR file after compressing with freearc, precomp, srep AND freearc again being 7.45GB is normal to you KillerOh? I only posted the sizes of the first .arc, .pcf and .srep BECAUSE the sizes may not be right since the final compression with freearc gives me a 7.45GB file, correct me if I'm wrong but its supposed to fit in one DVD5 not still fit in one DVD9.

[KillerOh]

Surely, your nickname matches yourself, Revolted5555.

To make it simple for you understand: DO THE CONVERSION AGAIN, but carefully follow the steps and see if YOU haven't done something wrong.. This, or buy a Double-Layer DVD (DVD9). No, better, buy two single DVD5 for the 2xDVD5 conversion for MUCH LESS messing. Seriously.
Oh, BTW, Peterf's final sizes for the "PreComp'ed" and "SRep'ed" are about 9Gb and 5Gb, respectively.

For a better explanation, read further... but there's neither needed nor useful for you. Just do the conversion again.

Originally Posted by Revolted5555

So the final DROTR file after compressing with freearc, precomp, srep AND freearc again being 7.45GB is normal to you KillerOh?

No - And mainly because FreeArc should be able to compress the "SRep'ed" file far more than compressing the original game files without neither PreComp Nor SRep, so getting a file EVEN BIGGER in the final FreeArc's compression is just VERY unlikely, mostly due a mistake from you.

Oh, and before I forget: NEITHER YOU NOR lllo talked about the FINAL .arc filesize(The one you create after FreeArc with no-compress settings, then PreComp then SRep). I cannot read your minds or see the filesizes from your PC to GUESS that all the sh*t that happened was with the Freearc's final compression. That's why people should inform the maximum avaliable data so we can SURELY say what's wrong, as a "PreComp'ed" file is supposed to be bigger than the original, "uncompressed" file. This (FreeArc's zero compression followed by PreComp then SRep then MAX SETTINGS for FreeArc again) is done to archieve a even bigger compression with FreeArc

Originally Posted by Revolted5555

I only posted the sizes of the first .arc, .pcf and .srep BECAUSE the sizes may not be right since the final compression with freearc gives me a 7.45GB file, correct me if I'm wrong but its supposed to fit in one DVD5 not still fit in one DVD9.

I'll not correct you, do it by yourself. PERIOD.


Oh, BTW, don't expect too much reply from Peterf too. Just see the last ones a little above...

[Chompower]

Thanks Peterf!!!!.
Running on Windows 7 x86 spanish version.
.arc 5.92GB
.pcf 8.97GB
.srep 6.1GB
End DVD: 3.97GB
Install time (i7 2600, 2GB Ram): 27min.

[Joe Forster/STA]

Originally Posted by leecherpro

please explain me detail & where are the DROTOR.arc & other files etc..

You create them. Read the conversion guide.