Install on internet-less HTPC

jnik · 2008-04-19, 03:16

First off, great work guys - I think the deploy tool is a big step forward for the wider acceptance of MP!!

I'm trying to install a single-seat HTPC that's not connected to the internet. I've used the installer on a 'net-connected PC to download all of the other components, which I've copied over to my HTPC, but I can't find any details on how to launch "deploy" in such a way that it'll use the local files instead of reaching out into the internet.

So, how do you deploy using previously downloaded components?

TIA,
J.

infinityloop · 2008-04-19, 05:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnik

First off, great work guys - I think the deploy tool is a big step forward for the wider acceptance of MP!!

I'm trying to install a single-seat HTPC that's not connected to the internet. I've used the installer on a 'net-connected PC to download all of the other components, which I've copied over to my HTPC, but I can't find any details on how to launch "deploy" in such a way that it'll use the local files instead of reaching out into the internet.

So, how do you deploy using previously downloaded components?

please read the information thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinityloop

This means that if you want to install MediaPortal 1.0 RC1 on a PC without any internet connection, then you just have to:

run the DeployTool after download
select a "save" location where it will unzip to (i.e. c:/DeployTool/) instead of the temp folder.
select "download only"
let it download all components
transfer the "DeployTool" folder (which now contains all additional components) to your PC which has no internet connection.
start the MediaPortal.DeployTool.exe which is inside the "DeployTool" folder, and install MediaPortal and/or TV-Server.

infinityloop · 2008-04-19, 09:57

i just noticed that this thread got locked for some reason.

jnik · 2008-04-19, 13:04

"Hmm", he thinks while shaking his head at himself, "how did I miss that!!!" All installed now, currently scanning the HD channels. Thanks infinityloop, for showing me the nose on the front of my face!

And, thanks guys, the DeployTool works great, a much cleaner install process.

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinityloop

please read the information thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinityloop

This means that if you want to install MediaPortal 1.0 RC1 on a PC without any internet connection, then you just have to:

run the DeployTool after download
select a "save" location where it will unzip to (i.e. c:/DeployTool/) instead of the temp folder.
select "download only"
let it download all components
transfer the "DeployTool" folder (which now contains all additional components) to your PC which has no internet connection.
start the MediaPortal.DeployTool.exe which is inside the "DeployTool" folder, and install MediaPortal and/or TV-Server.

infinityloop · 2008-04-19, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnik

And, thanks guys, the DeployTool works great, a much cleaner install process.

good to hear.

Mr.Mitchell · 2008-04-20, 19:21

I think it would be nice if the last screen of the installer had a message like:

Downloading is complete. You can copy the folder "<location here>" to another PC and run "MediaPortal.DeployTool.exe" to start the installation.

I think it would avoid a lot of questions as people not read the manual/readme even if there are warning signs all over the place.

2008-04-19, 03:16	#1 (permalink)
jnik Portal User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	Install on internet-less HTPC First off, great work guys - I think the deploy tool is a big step forward for the wider acceptance of MP!! I'm trying to install a single-seat HTPC that's not connected to the internet. I've used the installer on a 'net-connected PC to download all of the other components, which I've copied over to my HTPC, but I can't find any details on how to launch "deploy" in such a way that it'll use the local files instead of reaching out into the internet. So, how do you deploy using previously downloaded components? TIA, J.

2008-04-19, 09:57	#3 (permalink)
infinityloop Project Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 28 Posts: 5,718 Thanks: 131 Thanked 94 Times in 65 Posts Country: My System	i just noticed that this thread got locked for some reason. __________________ regards chris MediaPortal Project Coordinator Test Team Leader Do not start to moan if something is not working as you want it to be. Remember that MediaPortal is Open Source. YOU can improve it!

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2008-04-20, 19:21	#6 (permalink)
Mr.Mitchell Retired Team Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think it would be nice if the last screen of the installer had a message like: Downloading is complete. You can copy the folder "<location here>" to another PC and run "MediaPortal.DeployTool.exe" to start the installation. I think it would avoid a lot of questions as people not read the manual/readme even if there are warning signs all over the place.