help with batch files for power iso

[k3y50nwh33l5]

Hi, newbie here. I basically need help with writing batch files for one project using power iso.

I have about 30 CD-ROMs which I want to install to a "virtual" CD drive on my machine. I understand that by writing a batch file I can have just "one" virtual CD drive instead of a different drive for each CD, and that the batch file can unmount the previously used CD, then mount the selected CD and launch its program.

I'm accustomed to reading up on things and being able to figure them out myself, but this one has me stumped. I think if someone would be kind enough to help me write the batch file for one CD I could use it as a template to complete the project.

The machine is using Windows XP.

The first CD is called "composer."

I started to write the batch file myself, then someone who actually does this kind of thing for a living tweaked it but said they were still missing something because they weren't familiar with how power iso works. Here is what I have so far:

rem @echo off
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\"piso unmount all
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\"piso mount "C:\Documents and Settings\Ms. Olsen\My Documents\My Virtual CD Drive\composer.iso" G:
rem G:\composCD.exe


I hope someone has time to help me with this.

Thanks,
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Post by k3y50nwh33l5
Hi, newbie here. I basically need help with writing batch files for one project using power iso.
I have about 30 CD-ROMs which I want to install to a "virtual" CD drive on my machine. I understand that by writing a batch file I can have just "one" virtual CD drive instead of a different drive for each CD, and that the batch file can unmount the previously used CD, then mount the selected CD and launch its program.
I'm accustomed to reading up on things and being able to figure them out myself, but this one has me stumped. I think if someone would be kind enough to help me write the batch file for one CD I could use it as a template to complete the project.
The machine is using Windows XP.
The first CD is called "composer."
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\"piso unmount all
rem G:\composCD.exe

This *should* work according to the documentation.


@echo off
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" unmount G:
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" mount "C:\Documents and
Settings\Ms. Olsen\My Documents\My Virtual CD Drive\composer.iso" G:
rem ~5 second delay to allow disk to mount, if needed
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
start "" G:\composCD.exe






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[88 Keys]

Thanks, this seems to be getting closer.

When I click on the batch file to execute it, I get the black DOS window
which says:
Bad parameter: mount
The system cannot find the path specified.

Then I get a regular Windows window titled G:\composCD.exe which says:
Windows cannot find 'G:\composCD.exe'. Make sure you typed the name
correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button,
and then click Search.

But of course, that file is only on G if it has been mounted.... I did open
the .ISO file to verify the composCD.exe was one of the files included. I'm
not sure why mount would be a bad parameter, nor the reason for not finding
the file.

Sorry, I'm sure I'm missing something embarrassingly simple here.




-------Original Message-------

From: foxidrive
Date: 02/20/11 16:16:25
To: batchworld-***@public.gmane.org
Subject: Re: [BATCH WORLD] help with batch files for power iso

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
Hi, newbie here. I basically need help with writing batch files for one

project using power iso.

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
I have about 30 CD-ROMs which I want to install to a "virtual" CD drive on

my machine. I understand that by writing a batch file I can have just "one"
virtual CD drive instead of a different drive for each CD, and that the
batch file can unmount the previously used CD, then mount the selected CD
and launch its program.

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
I'm accustomed to reading up on things and being able to figure them out

myself, but this one has me stumped. I think if someone would be kind enough
to help me write the batch file for one CD I could use it as a template to
complete the project.

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
The machine is using Windows XP.
The first CD is called "composer."
I started to write the batch file myself, then someone who actually does

this kind of thing for a living tweaked it but said they were still missing
something because they weren't familiar with how power iso works. Here is

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\"piso unmount all
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\"piso mount "C:\Documents and Settings\Ms.
rem G:\composCD.exe

This *should* work according to the documentation.


@echo off
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" unmount G:
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" mount "C:\Documents and
Settings\Ms. Olsen\My Documents\My Virtual CD Drive\composer.iso" G:
rem ~5 second delay to allow disk to mount, if needed
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
start "" G:\composCD.exe






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Post by 88 Keys
Thanks, this seems to be getting closer.
When I click on the batch file to execute it, I get the black DOS window
Bad parameter: mount
The system cannot find the path specified.
Windows cannot find 'G:\composCD.exe'. Make sure you typed the name
correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button,
and then click Search.
But of course, that file is only on G if it has been mounted.... I did open
the .ISO file to verify the composCD.exe was one of the files included. I'm
not sure why mount would be a bad parameter, nor the reason for not finding
the file.
Sorry, I'm sure I'm missing something embarrassingly simple here.
-------Original Message-------
From: foxidrive
Date: 02/20/11 16:16:25
Subject: Re: [BATCH WORLD] help with batch files for power iso

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
Hi, newbie here. I basically need help with writing batch files for one

project using power iso.

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
I have about 30 CD-ROMs which I want to install to a "virtual" CD drive on

my machine. I understand that by writing a batch file I can have just "one"
virtual CD drive instead of a different drive for each CD, and that the
batch file can unmount the previously used CD, then mount the selected CD
and launch its program.

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
I'm accustomed to reading up on things and being able to figure them out

myself, but this one has me stumped. I think if someone would be kind enough
to help me write the batch file for one CD I could use it as a template to
complete the project.

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
The machine is using Windows XP.
The first CD is called "composer."
I started to write the batch file myself, then someone who actually does

this kind of thing for a living tweaked it but said they were still missing
something because they weren't familiar with how power iso works. Here is

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\"piso unmount all
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\"piso mount "C:\Documents and Settings\Ms.
rem G:\composCD.exe

This *should* work according to the documentation.
@echo off
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" mount "C:\Documents and
rem ~5 second delay to allow disk to mount, if needed
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1>nul
start "" G:\composCD.exe

Don't top post please.

Do you have "c:\documents and settings\..." on two lines or one?

Check your username too - having a period and a space in it is unusual.

If that is all ok then type the following commands in at a cmd prompt
and see what the error message is. It is two lines of commands, not
three, and watch the spaces when typing.


cd "C:\Program Files\PowerISO"

piso.exe mount "C:\Documents and Settings\Ms. Olsen\My Documents\My
Virtual CD Drive\composer.iso" G:





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From: foxidrive
Date: 3/4/2011 4:27:27 PM
To: batchworld-***@public.gmane.org
Subject: Re: [BATCH WORLD] help with batch files for power iso

Post by 88 Keys
Thanks, this seems to be getting closer.
When I click on the batch file to execute it, I get the black DOS window
Bad parameter: mount
The system cannot find the path specified.
Windows cannot find 'G:\composCD.exe'. Make sure you typed the name
correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button,
and then click Search.
But of course, that file is only on G if it has been mounted.... I did open
the .ISO file to verify the composCD.exe was one of the files included. I

m

Post by 88 Keys
not sure why mount would be a bad parameter, nor the reason for not finding
the file.
Sorry, I'm sure I'm missing something embarrassingly simple here.
-------Original Message-------
From: foxidrive
Date: 02/20/11 16:16:25
Subject: Re: [BATCH WORLD] help with batch files for power iso

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
Hi, newbie here. I basically need help with writing batch files for one

project using power iso.

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
I have about 30 CD-ROMs which I want to install to a "virtual" CD drive on

my machine. I understand that by writing a batch file I can have just "one
virtual CD drive instead of a different drive for each CD, and that the
batch file can unmount the previously used CD, then mount the selected CD
and launch its program.

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
I'm accustomed to reading up on things and being able to figure them out

myself, but this one has me stumped. I think if someone would be kind enough
to help me write the batch file for one CD I could use it as a template to
complete the project.

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
The machine is using Windows XP.
The first CD is called "composer."
I started to write the batch file myself, then someone who actually does

this kind of thing for a living tweaked it but said they were still missing
something because they weren't familiar with how power iso works. Here is

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\"piso unmount all
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\"piso mount "C:\Documents and Settings\Ms.
rem G:\composCD.exe

This *should* work according to the documentation.
@echo off
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" mount "C:\Documents and
rem ~5 second delay to allow disk to mount, if needed
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1>nul
start "" G:\composCD.exe

Don't top post please.

Do you have "c:\documents and settings\..." on two lines or one?

Check your username too - having a period and a space in it is unusual.

If that is all ok then type the following commands in at a cmd prompt
and see what the error message is. It is two lines of commands, not
three, and watch the spaces when typing.


cd "C:\Program Files\PowerISO"

Piso.exe mount "C:\Documents and Settings\Ms. Olsen\My Documents\My
Virtual CD Drive\composer.iso" G:


Thank you. Fixed the number of lines in the batch file. Typed what you told
me at a cmd prompt and got this:

PowerISO Version 4.7 Copyright(C) 2004-2009 PowerISO Computing, Inc
Type piso -? for help

Mount successfully.

C:\Program Files\PowerISO>

What's next?




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Post by foxidrive

Post by k3y50nwh33l5

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
Hi, newbie here. I basically need help with writing batch files for one project using power iso.
I have about 30 CD-ROMs which I want to install to a "virtual" CD drive on

my machine. I understand that by writing a batch file I can have just "one
virtual CD drive instead of a different drive for each CD, and that the
batch file can unmount the previously used CD, then mount the selected CD
and launch its program.

Do you have "c:\documents and settings\..." on two lines or one?
Check your username too - having a period and a space in it is unusual.
If that is all ok then type the following commands in at a cmd prompt
and see what the error message is. It is two lines of commands, not
three, and watch the spaces when typing.
cd "C:\Program Files\PowerISO"
Piso.exe mount "C:\Documents and Settings\Ms. Olsen\My Documents\My
Thank you. Fixed the number of lines in the batch file. Typed what you told
PowerISO Version 4.7 Copyright(C) 2004-2009 PowerISO Computing, Inc
Type piso -? for help
Mount successfully.
C:\Program Files\PowerISO>
What's next?

Then the program is where it should be, and it functions with the syntax
in the batch file just fine.

Try this batch file again - the only difference is that it will pause
before trying to launch the program on g: so you can read the screen to
see any errors, or to see if it is successful. It is 7 lines long and
make sure that the "C:\Documents and Settings\Ms. Olsen\..." line
doesn't wrap.

It it fails after the pause when you press a key - then check the G:
drive for the command you are launching.


@echo off
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" unmount G:
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" mount "C:\Documents and
Settings\Ms. Olsen\My Documents\My Virtual CD Drive\composer.iso" G:
rem ~5 second delay to allow disk to mount, if needed
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
pause
start "" G:\composCD.exe








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From: foxidrive
Date: 3/11/2011 3:11:12 PM
To: batchworld-***@public.gmane.org
Subject: Re: [BATCH WORLD] help with batch files for power iso

Post by foxidrive

Post by k3y50nwh33l5

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
Hi, newbie here. I basically need help with writing batch files for one

project using power iso.

Post by foxidrive

Post by k3y50nwh33l5

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
I have about 30 CD-ROMs which I want to install to a "virtual" CD drive on

my machine. I understand that by writing a batch file I can have just

one

Post by foxidrive

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
virtual CD drive instead of a different drive for each CD, and that the
batch file can unmount the previously used CD, then mount the selected CD
and launch its program.

Do you have "c:\documents and settings\..." on two lines or one?
Check your username too - having a period and a space in it is unusual.
If that is all ok then type the following commands in at a cmd prompt
and see what the error message is. It is two lines of commands, not
three, and watch the spaces when typing.
cd "C:\Program Files\PowerISO"
Piso.exe mount "C:\Documents and Settings\Ms. Olsen\My Documents\My
Thank you. Fixed the number of lines in the batch file. Typed what you told
PowerISO Version 4.7 Copyright(C) 2004-2009 PowerISO Computing, Inc
Type piso -? for help
Mount successfully.
C:\Program Files\PowerISO>
What's next?

Then the program is where it should be, and it functions with the syntax
in the batch file just fine.

Try this batch file again - the only difference is that it will pause
before trying to launch the program on g: so you can read the screen to
see any errors, or to see if it is successful. It is 7 lines long and
make sure that the "C:\Documents and Settings\Ms. Olsen\..." line
doesn't wrap.

It it fails after the pause when you press a key - then check the G:
drive for the command you are launching.


@echo off
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" unmount G:
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" mount "C:\Documents and
Settings\Ms. Olsen\My Documents\My Virtual CD Drive\composer.iso" G:
rem ~5 second delay to allow disk to mount, if needed
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul
pause
start "" G:\composCD.exe



Oh wow!!! On the pause, it said "Mount successfully" and after I pressed a
key the program opened up. In the process of trying to make sure that long
line didn't wrap -- my screen wasn't wide enough for all of it go on one
line -- I discovered my text editor was in wrap mode and maybe that was the
problem all along??

OK, so now I need to go back to the version that doesn't pause, right?

Thanks!








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Post by k3y50nwh33l5
@echo off
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" mount "C:\Documents and
rem ~5 second delay to allow disk to mount, if needed
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1>nul
pause
start "" G:\composCD.exe
Oh wow!!! On the pause, it said "Mount successfully" and after I pressed a
key the program opened up. In the process of trying to make sure that long
line didn't wrap -- my screen wasn't wide enough for all of it go on one
line -- I discovered my text editor was in wrap mode and maybe that was the
problem all along??

There are often settings to merely wrap the screen view, and other
settings to wrap the text physically onto different lines so yours might
have done this.

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
OK, so now I need to go back to the version that doesn't pause, right?

Yep!

Post by k3y50nwh33l5
Thanks!

This should also work to mount an iso image that you drag onto the batch
file. If you have autorun enabled on the virtual drive G: then it
should start the disk normally too.

@echo off
"C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" unmount G:
start "" "C:\Program Files\PowerISO\piso.exe" mount "~1" G:
exit






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