Backup copy of downloaded ECM 9

[Theresa]

I downloaded and installed Easy Media Creator Suite 9. After having some issues I needed to repair the install - which I could not because, by default, the repair process calls for a missing msi file on CD1. Obiously, it is looking for the cd and would not find the file in the exe file of the dowloaded version. I ended up totally uninstalling and reinstalling the program.

 

I would like to create a functional CD or DVD backup copy of Easy Media Creator 9 for this use. I need the steps to do this. I feel that the downloaded version of EMC9 should equal the boxed version at a minimum and this would complete the process. Are all the files from the exe file extracted to the Programs-Roxio folder and then installed from there?

Theresa

[ggrussell]

No, the files are usually extracted to a Window temp folder. If you had pointed the repair to that folder, it probably would have worked. I believe the installer uses this folder:

C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp

 

Local Settings is a hidden folder so you will have to turn on the Windows option to view those.

 

Is the download version you have in a self-extracting .exe file? Check to see if it is ZIP file. Then just use an unzip utility to extract the files in a folder of your choosing. Then burn the files to a CD.

[Theresa]

I checked and there is not enough files in the temp folder for an install of this size of program. I did burn the exe file to a cd but that remains as an exe file. I needed an msi extension. The program halted on the repair because it was looking for an *.msi program. Microsoft Installer (MSI) file on Windows. Typically, packages are installed by double-clicking them in the file explorer. I always have all my hidden files exposed :-). The downloaded version is not a zipped file so there is not an option to extract the files.

 

I guess it is not a good idea to buy downloaded software of this size -- should have opted for the boxed version--

[lehill]

I checked and there is not enough files in the temp folder for an install of this size of program. I did burn the exe file to a cd but that remains as an exe file. I needed an msi extension. The program halted on the repair because it was looking for an *.msi program. Microsoft Installer (MSI) file on Windows. Typically, packages are installed by double-clicking them in the file explorer. I always have all my hidden files exposed :-). The downloaded version is not a zipped file so there is not an option to extract the files.

 

I guess it is not a good idea to buy downloaded software of this size -- should have opted for the boxed version--

My downloaded install files:

RoxioContentCDv9.0_SUI.exe

RoxioEMCSuitev9.0_efisd_R03.exe

open fine using Winzip and 7-zip.

 

Try it again. I extracted the entire content of each .exe to separate folders and burned them this morning. Haven't acutually tried to do an install with them, but they look complete.

 

Lance

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[Brendon]

You're right Lance, the downloaded .EXE files are really self-extracting archive files.

 

Theresa needs to extract each one separately and burn the contents of each to a disc. Then they will be ready for instant use if there's need for a repair or reinstall.

 

Theresa, sorry you were misled by the filetype extension of the download files. Follow Lance's suggestion and all will be well.