InfraRecorder Portable 0.43.1 Pre-Release 4 (Testers Needed)

Two comments:
1.- Can / will you add a launcher for the irExpress?
2.- The mp3 plugin defaults to T:\PortableApps\InfraRecorderPortable\App\InfraRecorder\Codecs, but, once it's installed, I have "App" and "Other" directories, so I install it again removing "App\InfraRecorder\Codecs" and the coded is installed correctly.
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REALLY slow first load, but it works fine now.
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Will this allow burning as a limited user? Or is this impossible because of the way Windows restricts low-level writes?

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This is exactly what I have been wanting. Works great. No problems whatsoever.

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Can you add the ability to the launcher to check for previous instances running before it launches the program please (like The GIMP's launcher)? I can't think of any reason why a person would like 2+ copies of burning software running at the same time.

The "scanning SCSI bus" splash screen/menu for InfraRecorder's covers the PA splash screen. Can anything be done about that or is the timing on different machines/cpu speeds too difficult to tweak for? My normal version of InfraRecorder (v.043.0)doesn't have a splash screen come up and I can't find an option to turn it on/off in the program.

The .irc files in \App\InfraRecorder\Codecs can be squished down quite nicely with UPX since they're executables. Saves an additional 1.1 MB of space (that's using the --lzma switch).

\App\InfraRecorder\cdrtools\cygwin1.dll can be compressed to half it's size if you use the --force switch for UPX. Unknown if this effects burning operation since I don't have a blank disk on hand to test with.

Your top post says, that one needs the mp3 codec to write a dvd, John. Sounds a little strange, do I really need the mp3 codec to write a data dvd?

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when i install the software i got 3 erros in event viewer
i suppose i have to install this missed component to solve the problem or anyone has another advice?

Event Type: Error
Event Source: SideBySide
Event Category: None
Event ID: 59
Date: 19/7/2007
Time: 14:34:43
User: N/A
Computer: THUNDERBIRD
Description:
Generate Activation Context failed for H:\PortableApps\InfraRecorderPortable\App\InfraRecorder\irShell.dll. Reference error message: The operation completed successfully.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

Event Type: Error
Event Source: SideBySide
Event Category: None
Event ID: 59
Date: 19/7/2007
Time: 14:34:43
User: N/A
Computer: THUNDERBIRD
Description:
Resolve Partial Assembly failed for Microsoft.VC80.CRT. Reference error message: The referenced assembly is not installed on your system.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

Event Type: Error
Event Source: SideBySide
Event Category: None
Event ID: 32
Date: 19/7/2007
Time: 14:34:43
User: N/A
Computer: THUNDERBIRD
Description:
Dependent Assembly Microsoft.VC80.CRT could not be found and Last Error was The referenced assembly is not installed on your system.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

you're right john. the events occurs when i run it

When I try and burn, I get a "cdrecorder.exe has encountered an error..." messages when I try and burn from a cd image and when I try and burn a music cd.

My local copy of infrarecorder works perfectly fine.

I'm running windows xp pro sp2, and using a pioneer dvd recorder.

I also noticed that shell extensions are turned on by default.

i have microsoft visual C++ 2005 redistributable. where i can download this version you said, cause i don't have ClamWin installed in my device

this seems to work great as far as burning, but every time i start it i get a message saying "infrarecorder could not automatically detect the drive letter of one of your drives......." i just have to click "ok" once for each of my 2 drives, no biggie, but still kinda weird.

free software to burn CDs and DVDs!?!?!? must get!!

I tested this a couple times, and logs keep getting left in "Blah...\Application Data\InfraRecorder\Logs"

Something like this...

InfraRecorder version 0.43.1.0 (x86)
Started: Wednesday, August 29 2007 03:50:37.
Versions: MSW = 5.1, IE = 6.0, CC = 6.0.
CConsolePipe::Launch
CConsolePipe::CreateProcess
  Command line = "F:\PortableApps\InfraRecorderPortable\App\InfraRecorder\cdrtools\cdrecord.exe" -scanbus.
CConsolePipe::Launch
CConsolePipe::CreateProcess
  Command line = "F:\PortableApps\InfraRecorderPortable\App\InfraRecorder\cdrtools\cdrecord.exe" -prcap dev=0,1,0.
CConsolePipe::Launch
CConsolePipe::CreateProcess
  Command line = "F:\PortableApps\InfraRecorderPortable\App\InfraRecorder\cdrtools\cdrecord.exe" -checkdrive dev=0,1,0.

Maybe this can just be deleted on close.

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HKCU\Software\Cygnus Solutions
HKCU\Software\Cygnus Solutions\Cygwin
HKCU\Software\Cygnus Solutions\Cygwin\mounts v2
HKCU\Software\Cygnus Solutions\Cygwin\Program Options

Can you do something about that?
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InfraRecorder has the bug.
In case of connecting external hdd via FireWire InfraRecorder disconects device if I'm trying to create cd/dvd image. InfraRecorder starts to scan bus before image creation and as a result my hdd is disconnected. If I'm trying use usb connection everything is OK! I use external (not integrated in motherboard) PCI FireWire controller. May be that is the reason.

I have found similar messages at some sites (including official forum) and left post in bugtrack. But there is no reply. First time I noticed the bug was version 0.41. Now with 0.43.1 released the problem is still actual.

As you understand, it is very serious bug in case of portable software. InfraRecorder is very good soft but the problem spoils the impression of application.

PS Sorry for grammar mistakes I'm not native speaker.

I hope someone can help me since I didn't find any help on the whole internet.

I used InfraRecorder for some time now and everything worked perfect. Now I got a new corporate notebook with XP installed and the burner isn't available anymore.

Here are all relevant informations that might help to find a solution:

1. Burner: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM_GSA-T20N
2. I'm not sure but I think it's a IDE (no SATA) burner
3. I tried cdrtfe and the burner isn't available there, too
4. cdrecord.exe -scanbus lists my hd and thumbdrives but no burner
5. Version of cdrecord: 2.01.01a36 and some stable (older) release
6. I tried InfraRecorder on another machine and it worked
7. Finally I installed some ASPI drivers from adaptec cause I thougt that might help, but also didn't
8. The drive is available in other application (cdex, windows, dvdfab)
9. I have local admin-rights

I really have no idea what else to check and it looks like it's a cdrtools but maybe someone still might be able to help.

Any other idea what might be the problem?

Thanks in advance!

Oliver

Installed with the update and everything is coupersètique. Nothing funky yet. Will keep posted.

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