Whdload problem

Peanutuk · 30 September 2001, 23:41

Can someone help me with this problem?

When I try to install r-type using whdload on my AMiga 1200 the installation process always fails with teh installer being unable to find the 'r-type.info' file.
Now the file is present in the directory and shows up when I dir games:r-type all in shell. However when I show all teh files in a window it doesn't show up?! So it's there, yet not there.
This is teh process of obtaining the files - I downloaded thefr-type installer fiel from the whdload main website. I then unpacked in WINUAE and transferred it over a cable to my amiga where I then install it with my original disk. Lots of otehr games have instaleld successfully but some have this problem (including Ivan's Offroad racer).

Any ideas?

Codetapper · 01 October 2001, 00:52

I am guessing that the install for R-Type is a John Girvin install? If so, he didn't use the original recommended installation scripts and he has probably made a mistake in that one. You will be pleased to know he has agreed to stop using custom ones and just use the tried and tested ones from now...

To install R-Type, I would do it by hand - either hack the script for where it is trying to copy the icon (check with SNOOPDOS that the file it is trying to copy is in the right place, maybe it exists but isn't where it should be?) by deleting that section which copies the file, or simply abandon the whole script and manually run the imager to make the disk image then copy the other files in.

Alternatively request someone to upload the installed WHDLoad version, someone here must have it (I don't have it on me atm sorry).

Don't be put off WHDLoad due to one bad install process, the majority of them are very well made.

01 October 2001, 00:55

The reason it's there and not there is because any .info file is an icon. When you do a dir/list of that directory, you'll see it. But, when you open the window, it should be shown straight away. No need to show all files

Anyway. You can try renaming it to r-type.inf since that's what the installers used a couple of years back (I have no idea what they use now)

Or. Someone who has this install and isn't lazy like me can try it themselves

-----

Crap. Codetapper beat me

Minuous · 24 October 2001, 07:43

Yes, I have HD-installed R-Type 1 & 2, they both work perfectly on my UAE system.

I don't remember where I got it, I don't remember who the slaver was, or whether it is WHDLoad/JST/DOS. But if you are really stuck, I can upload them for you. So would you like me to do this?

Amiga1992 · 24 October 2001, 18:37

I think I might start using WHDLOad.. I nabbed Soccer Kid and I want to install it on my HD

Fred the Fop · 29 October 2001, 23:33

This thread I just edited and moved may help...
http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1154

30 September 2001, 23:41	#1
Peanutuk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The North, UK Age: 45 Posts: 1,082	Whdload problem Can someone help me with this problem? When I try to install r-type using whdload on my AMiga 1200 the installation process always fails with teh installer being unable to find the 'r-type.info' file. Now the file is present in the directory and shows up when I dir games:r-type all in shell. However when I show all teh files in a window it doesn't show up?! So it's there, yet not there. This is teh process of obtaining the files - I downloaded thefr-type installer fiel from the whdload main website. I then unpacked in WINUAE and transferred it over a cable to my amiga where I then install it with my original disk. Lots of otehr games have instaleld successfully but some have this problem (including Ivan's Offroad racer). Any ideas?

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01 October 2001, 00:52	#2
Codetapper 2 contact me: email only! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Auckland / New Zealand Posts: 3,182	I am guessing that the install for R-Type is a John Girvin install? If so, he didn't use the original recommended installation scripts and he has probably made a mistake in that one. You will be pleased to know he has agreed to stop using custom ones and just use the tried and tested ones from now... To install R-Type, I would do it by hand - either hack the script for where it is trying to copy the icon (check with SNOOPDOS that the file it is trying to copy is in the right place, maybe it exists but isn't where it should be?) by deleting that section which copies the file, or simply abandon the whole script and manually run the imager to make the disk image then copy the other files in. Alternatively request someone to upload the installed WHDLoad version, someone here must have it (I don't have it on me atm sorry). Don't be put off WHDLoad due to one bad install process, the majority of them are very well made.

01 October 2001, 00:55	#3
Amigaboy Posts: n/a	The reason it's there and not there is because any .info file is an icon. When you do a dir/list of that directory, you'll see it. But, when you open the window, it should be shown straight away. No need to show all files Anyway. You can try renaming it to r-type.inf since that's what the installers used a couple of years back (I have no idea what they use now) Or. Someone who has this install and isn't lazy like me can try it themselves ----- Crap. Codetapper beat me

24 October 2001, 07:43	#4
Minuous Coder/webmaster/gamer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Canberra/Australia Posts: 2,640	Yes, I have HD-installed R-Type 1 & 2, they both work perfectly on my UAE system. I don't remember where I got it, I don't remember who the slaver was, or whether it is WHDLoad/JST/DOS. But if you are really stuck, I can upload them for you. So would you like me to do this?

24 October 2001, 18:37	#5
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	I think I might start using WHDLOad.. I nabbed Soccer Kid and I want to install it on my HD

29 October 2001, 23:33	#6
Fred the Fop flaming faggot Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Versailles Age: 55 Posts: 2,808	This thread I just edited and moved may help... http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1154

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