DriverPacks.net Forum - [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (mr_smartepants) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:57:08 +0000

ExaFlop wrote:

I correct the TAGFILE's value in PRESETUP.CMD from OEM to WIN51IP.SP3. But if presetup.cmd checks for both tags will avoid the problem with empty or missing OEM folder.

Then your presetup.cmd file will FAIL on any OS other than XP Pro SP3. That tagfile is too restrictive.
As an example:
WIN51IP.SP3 = XP Pro SP3
WIN51IP = XP Pro
WIN51IC = XP Home
WIN51IS = Win2k3 Standard
WIN51AS = Win2k3 Standard x64
WIN51 = XP & 2003

Even using the most basic tagfile of WIN51 will exclude Win2k which uses CDROM_IP.5 and CDROM_NT.5 tagfiles.

The use of the 'OEM' folder is well documented and that folder is present natively ONLY on original source discs (from HP, Dell or systembuilders, etc). We just take advantage of it.
The OEM folder at the root of ANY %systemdrive% is NOT advised.

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (ExaFlop) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:48:20 +0000

Hello, OverFlow,
Maybe in the previous post was not exhaustive - beg to be excused. I wrote here, because my question is related to the presence of the OEM folder (usually empty) ?? any partition. Some time ago I had exactly the same problem and I correct the TAGFILE's value in PRESETUP.CMD from OEM to WIN51IP.SP3. But if presetup.cmd checks for both tags will avoid the problem with empty or missing OEM folder. Or should have a tagfile in OEM folder.
I try to make check for both tags with no luck.
Greetings.

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (OverFlow) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:12:34 +0000

Native windows drivers are automatically included in a driver search... you don't have to do anything.

The drivers referenced in win51ip.sp3 ( or where ever else they may be, like in a service pack) are what we refer to as native drivers, those are always copied during windows setup to the local system.

the native drivers are all referenced in / from %systemdrive%\INF\ which is the first place searched.
the OEM folder is searched second...

So you're problem is not what you think it is...

Perhaps you should tell us in detail what you tried to do and how you tried to do it...

Please start your own thread and Please read "Read BEFORE you post" linked to in my signature. By including most or hopefully all that info in your first post will speed up getting you to the correct solution or answer.

Welcome to DriverPacks.net

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (ExaFlop) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:12:23 +0000

Hi, gentlemen!
I think it's good idea to check both for OEM folder and Windows tagfile(win51ip.sp3), but I try to write this correction with no luck.
How should the code look for this check.
Thanks in advance!

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (waushaka) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:37:55 +0000

What a long and fought out battle for truth, justice, in the American way!
Hello, Gentlemen
Just to clarify that I am a newbie first off. I googled this error this morning: Method 2, 7zip: No files to extract error
I had the same problem for what seemed like months.
I do have 2 WD Sata HDD's, one partitioned in 3, which is great for testing
My DVD's were switched to IDE a while back (SATA DVD's are a whole 'nuther discussion)
I WILL TRY DELETING THE OEM FOLDERS ON THE OTHER DRIVES....
If you need anything from me, it's difficult but I will get it for you.
My hats off goes to you guys! I can't believe that this is even happening out there!
I have lots of people tell me how wonderful I am with computers, but it doesn't even hold a candle to what you gentlemen have done!
It all started for me just buying corporate XP, and after discovering the damn thing wouldn't boot from, I found nlite, BUT THEN: DRIVERPACKS!!!!
Extra KUDOS on all your efforts. Thanks gentlemen.
WAUSHAKA

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (OverFlow) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:40:10 +0000

Thanks for retesting and confirming absolutely that we have found the answer.
We are here to help, and I am elated that we were finally able to do so.

I also took a couple of shots at you in frustration,
perhaps we are somewhat alike in that respect.
that may also be the reason we finally were able to work together to succeed.

Thank you for your time and effort.
By sharing your situation here in the forum you have helped to make DriverPacks better for everyone.
That makes you part of our team!

Welcome to DriverPacks and I hope we see you again!

PS You can look forward to getting credit for code similar to the following showing up soon

SET TAGFILE=\OEM
FOR %%i IN (C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y) DO (
IF EXIST "%%i:%TAGFILE%\bin\un7zip.exe" IF EXIST "%%i:%TAGFILE%\DP*.7z" SET CDDRIVE=%%i:&GOTO DPsFound)
Start Echo OK, Who's the joker who hid the DriverPacks? & GOTO OUT
:DPsFound

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (EagleWing) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:10:24 +0000

I just got done testing it again using the DP Base 8.12.3 default presetup.cmd and it worked. All this time it must have been the E:\OEM folder with no driverpacks causing this issue. I believe the problem has been solved. And yes it was an user error. By the way I did build this system myself, an excellent educated guess on your part. Thanks again for your time, effort and for tolerating my frustration.

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (OverFlow) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:22:35 +0000

Yes the empty DriverPacks folder on your HDD was getting found first...

and you were being told there was nothing to extract (because there were no DriverPacks files in that folder)

new base uses the first folder if finds
old base uses the last folder it finds...

Solved! User error...

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (EagleWing) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:13:03 +0000

As I said I deleted the E:\OEM folder and it did not contain any driverpacks. As you asked did I test it after I deleted that folder and the answer is yes I just did. I'll be damned! It Worked! Do you suppose this mystery has been solved? FYI: The following is the code I used when testing.

FOR %%i IN (C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y) DO IF EXIST "%%i:%TAGFILE%" (SET CDDRIVE=%%i:
GOTO DPsFound)
:DPsFound

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (OverFlow) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:53:16 +0000

LOL... it IS a tag folder... good point

but that does not cure either issue

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (mr_smartepants) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:34:15 +0000

How about changing the presetup.cmd line from:
SET TAGFILE=\OEM
to: SET TAGFILE=\OEM\bin\un7zip.exe

It's being called 6 lines later anyway.
Besides, \OEM isn't a 'tagfile', it's a 'tagdir'.

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (OverFlow) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:12:29 +0000

I am so glad that we are now helping each other... that is the spirit of what we are about.

did you run a test after you found the stray OEM folder?
Was the E:\OEM\ folder missing the DriverPacks? ... (that would definitely cause this issue)

presetup would find the folder on E:\OEM\ before finding the OEM folder on your DVD F:\OEM\
if the E:\OEM\ folder contained no packs then that would generate your "no files to extract" error every time...

That seems like the most reasonable explanation to date...

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (EagleWing) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:48:26 +0000

I have C:\, D:\, and E:\ drives. I did find it on E:\ drive and I deleted it. And yes I will subscribe to this topic. I do appreciate you taking the time and effort to aid me in solving this issue. I have to admit I was somewhat rude and crude in the beginning when I first posted this topic due to frustration. This has been a learning experience for me and I appreciate that.

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (OverFlow) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:52:30 +0000

Card reader issues are more commonly reported than this issue...
I must include the exit for the loop to address the more common issue...

therefore the line needs to be written so it will exit when the source is found...

I want to fix both issues... your feedback is the single most important part of me achieving that goal.

Thank you for taking the time to try different things and reporting your results
this takes time and effort on your part, I recognize and appreciate this effort.

I will consider some more options and report back... (i hope you used the "subscribe to this topic" button below )

Do you have a Folder named OEM on any of your HDDs?...
IE C:\OEM or D:\OEM

Re: [Solved] DP Base 8.05 works / 8.12.x "no files to extract" error

null@example.com (EagleWing) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:42:09 +0000

I tried it again after I made the changed the line
Start /wait /realtime /separate "" "%CDDRIVE%\OEM\bin\un7zip.exe %CDDRIVE%\OEM\DP*.7z %SystemDrive%\

%CDDRIVE%\OEM\bin\un7zip.exe %CDDRIVE%\OEM\DP*.7z %SystemDrive%\

Did not work.

I did try another test by changing this line

FOR %%i IN (C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y) DO IF EXIST "%%i:%TAGFILE%" SET CDDRIVE=%%i:& GOTO DPsFound
:DPsFound

FOR %%i IN (C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y) DO IF EXIST "%%i:%TAGFILE%" SET CDDRIVE=%%i:

and this worked. It seems to me no matter how you write this command as long as the

GOTO DPsFound
:DPsFound

is included it either misleads or confuses un7zip or something. As for speed it seems to me that that would come from un7zip as it is updated and improved.