So, just to keep people posted.

It's working now (I think -- after following neige's latest instructions) but I ran into other problems (like not really understanding what it does). So I'll have to start from scratch to play w/ it but I wanted to dump some information out in case it's useful to anyone.

1) Original install files (MSC_OnlineInstaller.exe, UpdateUtilPatch.zip).

This seemed to "install" okay, but I think the paths might be wrong. After installation (before update):


After dropping the updated R2Update.exe from the patch into the directory and running the update.



However, if you look in the cache, 1.zip (which is being downloaded) certainly looks like it has all the files (r2conv directory).

Okay, so scrap that, uninstall, follow neige's instructions.

And it installs into a default directory called "R2 Workstation Converter" (I think).

So hypothesis?

The updated, updater is trying to unzip 1.zip (and other downloaded files) into "C:\Program Files (x86)\R2 Workstation Converter\" instead of "Microsoft Server Converter".

(Also not sure about the R2 path, working from memory there since I've blown away my installation already...)

Anyhow, hopefully that helps. =)

Hi !

Thank you for the feedback but what you posted has nothing to do with your case and may cause users confusion, which is not good.

In fact it's normal that according to which installer you use you get a different folder, but application works for both.

I repeat once again, I tested both ways and it's fully working.

Regards,

N

Okay, so the 2nd set of instructions worked. Yay.

It also helped that I followed the tutorial in the tool -- although the screenshots should be updated.

However, I do have a question. I selected some things such as Add "Mouse" to Computer and Add "Device Manager" to Computer which I can't seem to undo. Unselecting it and doing an "Apply" doesn't seem to do anything.

Any clues?

Thanks!

Hi,

Is there anything that you like ? I am starting to wonder.........

Since the removal registry fixes don't work, if you wish to remove shortcuts just search registry with added strings and delete them.

I am going to be cooperative, here is where you need to search :





The pics were updated when you install MCS but not when you already have R2Conv3 installed and just upgrade it. What a shame.......................

In fact basic steps to run tool properly are identical only application name changes on pics and some options were added but nothing crucial.

N

Thanks.

I broke this topic off into another thread since we're going down this other rabbit hole now.

Cheers!

Hello,

I've found a small bug in your converter's Games Explorer pack.


The problem is, there's no mofcomp.exe in System32 or System32\wbem\en-US dirs (at least on my Win 2008 R2 clean install), only in System32\wbem.

So I think, this is how the install script should look like:


Anyways, *great* work, guys!

Hi Ascii,

TY for posting this. We will check the local packs about what you mentioned.

I am most certain that we may made a mistake on this.

I'll keep you updated.

N

Thanks, neige!

I'm also getting a weird error while trying to install the BDA stack.


btw. Could you please include this tweak in your converter?

Ok.

I will take a look at it later and see what is wrong there. I am certain it has to do with Desktop Experience.

I'll also see to add what you requested.

TY Ascii.

N

Thanks!
I have the Desktop Experience feature installed and fully enabled.
I think it could have something to do with codecs (mpeg enc? didn't install it yet...).