Extracting zip.exe

[Bruce]

Hello, hello!
I'm trying to open a self-extracting zip file that will start up a setup.exe. Now... this zip file has a password. If I attempt to open it out side of AMS it works fine, but within AMS using the Zip File/Extract, it will not work. Now if I use the File/Execute it will work, but stops and asks the end user for the password. I want to have AMS apply the password, extract it and start the executable. Anyone know what I'm missing?

[Lorne]

Why not just re-zip the thing as a regular, not self-extracting zip file?

[Bruce]

Hello Lorne!
Because I want the zipped file to destroy it's self after completing its task. A regular Zip file stores to a Temp file where it stays. Exactly what I don't want it to do. A self-extracting Zip will do the same thing but, delete its own files after it finishes its required tasks.

[Lorne]

So just delete the files with AutoPlay actions.

[Bruce]

Forgive me for being thick headed...How would I do that? What am I thinking! I don't want the end user to be able to explore the CD and unzip the zip files.

[Bruce]

Perhapes If I use the File/Execute action and then in the Command Line argiments pass along the password? Hummmm.

[Lorne]

Make regular password-protected zip files. Use the Zip action to extract the files (and supply the password). Then, use a File.Execute action to run the setup.exe.

Once you're done with the extracted files, use the File.Delete action to remove them.

Bruce...take a few deep breaths, sit back, and think about it.

[Bruce]

LOL you sound like my best friend Tony! You guys are amazing. Thanks for you sincere support. Ok... this is what I get for doing three things at one time. [shaking head]

[TJ_Tigger]

Bruce,

Here is what I did for extracting a file to the temp dir and passing a password from AMS to the zip file. Then on close and destroy to delete those files

<IR_ACTIONS_LIST>
<Action name="Set Value">
<Type>6</Type>
<Function>0</Function>
<DTIndentLevel>2</DTIndentLevel>
<Enabled>1</Enabled>
<ErrorHandling>
<UserNotificationMode>2</UserNotificationMode>
<CustomErrorMessage/>
<OnErrorAction>0</OnErrorAction>
<JumpToLabel/>
</ErrorHandling>
<Variable>%ZipPW%</Variable>
<Value>password</Value>
<Evaluate>0</Evaluate>
</Action>
<Action name="Extract">
<Type>131</Type>
<Function>0</Function>
<DTIndentLevel>2</DTIndentLevel>
<Enabled>1</Enabled>
<ErrorHandling>
<UserNotificationMode>2</UserNotificationMode>
<CustomErrorMessage/>
<OnErrorAction>0</OnErrorAction>
<JumpToLabel/>
</ErrorHandling>
<ZipFileName>%SrcDir%\QuickTime\P7051636.exe</ZipFileName>
<FilesToExtract>*.*</FilesToExtract>
<Delimiter/>
<UnzipToFolder>%TempDir%</UnzipToFolder>
<RecurseSubDirs>1</RecurseSubDirs>
<UseInternalDirs>1</UseInternalDirs>
<UsePassword>1</UsePassword>
<Password>%ZipPW%</Password>
<OverwriteOptions>2</OverwriteOptions>
<ShowDialog>0</ShowDialog>
<DialogTitle>Unzipping Files</DialogTitle>
</Action>
<Action name="Open">
<Type>7</Type>
<Function>0</Function>
<DTIndentLevel>2</DTIndentLevel>
<Enabled>1</Enabled>
<ErrorHandling>
<UserNotificationMode>2</UserNotificationMode>
<CustomErrorMessage/>
<OnErrorAction>0</OnErrorAction>
<JumpToLabel/>
</ErrorHandling>
<FileName>%TempDir%\P7051636.MOV</FileName>
<Verb>open</Verb>
<WorkingDir/>
<RunMode>0</RunMode>
</Action>
</IR_ACTIONS_LIST>


Then on Delete or Close of the page

<IR_ACTIONS_LIST>
<Action name="Delete">
<Type>26</Type>
<Function>0</Function>
<DTIndentLevel>0</DTIndentLevel>
<Enabled>1</Enabled>
<ErrorHandling>
<UserNotificationMode>0</UserNotificationMode>
<CustomErrorMessage/>
<OnErrorAction>0</OnErrorAction>
<JumpToLabel/>
</ErrorHandling>
<Source>%TempDir%\P7051636.MOV</Source>
<RecurseSubdirectories>0</RecurseSubdirectories>
<ContinueAfterFail>0</ContinueAfterFail>
<DeleteHiddenSystem>0</DeleteHiddenSystem>
<DialogTitle>Deleting Files</DialogTitle>
<DialogText>This Process will remove the movie from your Systems Temp Directory.</DialogText>
</Action>
</IR_ACTIONS_LIST>

[Bruce]

Hey Tig-
I can't seem to make it delete the files. B.T.W. i'm opening an .exe if that matters... OK, I got it. On page exit delete *.* files THEN delete folder...phewwww Thx everyone!

[Option_Explicit]

I use the same type of function on my CD
you could make a Deltree.batch file and copy it to the Temp Dir with the Zip then set a registry value in the RunOnce to run the .bat on reboot, if AMS closes before you shut the setup program down, it wont delete everything. but on reboot..everything goes.