NSIS Extractor

Ez4 · 2nd January 2006, 18:06

Hi everybody.

I'm looking for a software that would extract the content of a .exe generated with NSIS.

I was trying to install a big file (.exe of 2Go) in d:
Unfortunately, the installer is creating a tmp file in c: and this drive is already full, so installation is aborted.

With this extractor, I would be able to extract the content of the installer directly to d:

THank you for help

Pidgeot · 3rd January 2006, 06:21

To the best of my knowledge, no such software exist. You might be able to change your temporary directory, so the C: drive will not be used:

Assuming you're using XP, this is how you do it:
Go to the Desktop. Right-click "My computer". Choose Properties. Select the tab "Advanced". Click "Environment variables". Select TEMP from the topmost list. Click Edit, and type a new path that points to your D: drive.

You may or may not need to reboot before it takes effect.

Takhir · 3rd January 2006, 09:55

Why installer creates a big tmp file? I know about tmp $PLUGINSDIR, but it takes <100 kB. This might happen if user selects 'Open' for exe file to be downloaded from Net(IE creates tmp file this case), but user can select 'Save' to D: as well (and run it later).

2nd January 2006, 18:06	#1
Ez4 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	NSIS Extractor Hi everybody. I'm looking for a software that would extract the content of a .exe generated with NSIS. I was trying to install a big file (.exe of 2Go) in d: Unfortunately, the installer is creating a tmp file in c: and this drive is already full, so installation is aborted. With this extractor, I would be able to extract the content of the installer directly to d: THank you for help

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3rd January 2006, 06:21	#2
Pidgeot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 136	To the best of my knowledge, no such software exist. You might be able to change your temporary directory, so the C: drive will not be used: Assuming you're using XP, this is how you do it: Go to the Desktop. Right-click "My computer". Choose Properties. Select the tab "Advanced". Click "Environment variables". Select TEMP from the topmost list. Click Edit, and type a new path that points to your D: drive. You may or may not need to reboot before it takes effect.

3rd January 2006, 09:55	#3
Takhir Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 1,222	Why installer creates a big tmp file? I know about tmp $PLUGINSDIR, but it takes <100 kB. This might happen if user selects 'Open' for exe file to be downloaded from Net(IE creates tmp file this case), but user can select 'Save' to D: as well (and run it later).