Execute diskpart

ChocJunkie · 14th December 2009, 11:13

Hi,

I'm trying to execute the 'diskpart' command during installation. I've tryed using ExecWait, nsExec::exec, ExecDos::exec and ExecCmd::exec but it seems I'm doing something wrong, because the command never succeeds.

code:
ExecWait '"diskpart" /s $\"C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\test.txt$\"'

${If} ${Errors}

  ...

${EndIf}

What am I doing wrong? >.<

Thanks.

CJ

MSG · 14th December 2009, 12:00

Diskpart is an executable, not a command. Try supplying a full path to the exe file.

ChocJunkie · 14th December 2009, 12:20

I've tried calling the program directly from path C:\WINNT\system32\diskpart.exe. Nothing has changed - the command fails.
Thanks anyway, MSG.

That can't be normal, because what are the Exec commands and plugins for if it is not possible to call a executable!?

If anyone wants to test it: You can use a empty file so that your system stays healthy.

[ADDED]

I forgot to say, I can execute

code:
ExecCmd::exec "wmic ... "

successfully. I just kind of don't get whats the big difference!?

CG! · 14th December 2009, 12:46

Try
ExecWait "cmd /c %windir%\system32\diskpart /s %userprofile%\Desktop\test.txt"
Maybe this helps.

ChocJunkie · 14th December 2009, 12:57

Thanks, but it doesn't help.

ChocJunkie · 14th December 2009, 14:34

Sorry, I'm not realy into the "System" plug-in right now, but is it possible to execute the command using the plug-in?

ChocJunkie · 14th December 2009, 15:41

Ok, I've tried calling "diskpart" from inside a batch file.
I've I'm executing the batch manualy, everything works correct. When I'm calling the batch using my installer, I get a error message that's ... not nice.

Quote:

'diskpart' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Return code: 9009

Any idea for a workaround?

Thanks.

CJ

demiller9 · 14th December 2009, 15:46

diskpart.exe

The exec commands you are using are not adding an extension and cannot find the file without it.

ChocJunkie · 15th December 2009, 06:57

I simply don't get it ... I've tried the exec functions from different plug-ins, I've tried calling 'diskpart', 'diskpart.exe', 'C:\WINNT\system32\diskpart.exe' and I've tried executing the command by calling it through a batch file.

Does someone know why I can call 'wmic' using ExecCmd::exec but can't call 'diskpart'?!

The problem is, I realy need this functionality. >.<

ChocJunkie · 15th December 2009, 08:05

Ok, sorry for all the trouble. The problem has been found. On normal windows the installer works fine, but I've used it on a special windows version.

Thanks for all help!

CJ

ChocJunkie · 5th January 2010, 13:12

Ok, even when using x64.nsh calling diskpart.exe fails.
It's neither mine nor NSIS' fault - Micrsoft itself is causing the proplem.
Even if looking for exactly C:\windows\system32\diskpart.exe Windows is redirecting the call will to C:\windows\sysWoW64\diskpart.exe. Because that file is missing, the call fails.

Further information: http://www.itnewsgroups.net/group/mi...topic8160.aspx

Greetings,
CJ

14th December 2009, 11:13	#1
ChocJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 120	Execute diskpart Hi, I'm trying to execute the 'diskpart' command during installation. I've tryed using ExecWait, nsExec::exec, ExecDos::exec and ExecCmd::exec but it seems I'm doing something wrong, because the command never succeeds. code: ExecWait '"diskpart" /s $\"C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\test.txt$\"' ${If} ${Errors} ... ${EndIf} What am I doing wrong? >.< Thanks. CJ

14th December 2009, 12:20	#3
ChocJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 120	I've tried calling the program directly from path C:\WINNT\system32\diskpart.exe. Nothing has changed - the command fails. Thanks anyway, MSG. That can't be normal, because what are the Exec commands and plugins for if it is not possible to call a executable!? If anyone wants to test it: You can use a empty file so that your system stays healthy. [ADDED] I forgot to say, I can execute code: ExecCmd::exec "wmic ... " successfully. I just kind of don't get whats the big difference!? Last edited by ChocJunkie; 14th December 2009 at 12:42.

14th December 2009, 12:46	#4
CG! Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 48	Re: Execute diskpart Try ExecWait "cmd /c %windir%\system32\diskpart /s %userprofile%\Desktop\test.txt" Maybe this helps. Religion must die, for mankind to live. Â©Religulous:Bill Maher:2008

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14th December 2009, 12:00	#2
MSG Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,892	Diskpart is an executable, not a command. Try supplying a full path to the exe file.

14th December 2009, 12:57	#5
ChocJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 120	Thanks, but it doesn't help.

14th December 2009, 14:34	#6
ChocJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 120	Sorry, I'm not realy into the "System" plug-in right now, but is it possible to execute the command using the plug-in?

14th December 2009, 15:46	#8
demiller9 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 462	diskpart.exe The exec commands you are using are not adding an extension and cannot find the file without it.

15th December 2009, 06:57	#9
ChocJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 120	I simply don't get it ... I've tried the exec functions from different plug-ins, I've tried calling 'diskpart', 'diskpart.exe', 'C:\WINNT\system32\diskpart.exe' and I've tried executing the command by calling it through a batch file. Does someone know why I can call 'wmic' using ExecCmd::exec but can't call 'diskpart'?! The problem is, I realy need this functionality. >.<

15th December 2009, 08:05	#10
ChocJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 120	Ok, sorry for all the trouble. The problem has been found. On normal windows the installer works fine, but I've used it on a special windows version. Thanks for all help! CJ

5th January 2010, 13:12	#11
ChocJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 120	Ok, even when using x64.nsh calling diskpart.exe fails. It's neither mine nor NSIS' fault - Micrsoft itself is causing the proplem. Even if looking for exactly C:\windows\system32\diskpart.exe Windows is redirecting the call will to C:\windows\sysWoW64\diskpart.exe. Because that file is missing, the call fails. Further information: http://www.itnewsgroups.net/group/mi...topic8160.aspx Greetings, CJ