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mausschieber

03-04-2021 01:57

The Sims 4

3 Attachment(s)

The Sims 4 [?xDVD5]

Credits:
--CIU By:Yener90
--InstallerScript: CIU 3.0.0.1 b9
--Contributors:BAMsE; Razor12911; Simorq; KaktoR; Cesar82 CIU 3.0.0.1
--CLS-DiskSpan.dll R3 by Razor12911, modified version by Cesar82
--DiskSpan_GUI V2+ by Cesar82

Graphic found Ingame and Online
Arts by mausschieber

Version History:

Code:

Version 1.0.0 

- Initial Release  (130 views before); 

Version 1.0.1 

- Updated to new Script  (60 views before);

Version 1.0.2  

- Conversion Updated to New Script and DSG;

Include: All DLC's

Instructions:

1.-- Install Game, update to latest version + No-DVD.
2.-- Download the Conversion and extract to HD, (not in game folder)
2a.- Move _CommonRedist to Conversion output folder. (Last DVD)

Code:

[Launch1]

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Name=DirectX (Jun 2010)

Exe1={src}\_CommonRedist\DirectX\Jun2010\DXSETUP.exe

Argument=/silent

BeforeInstall=0

Checked=0



[Launch2]

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Name=Microsoft Visual C++ 2010

Exe1={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2010\vcredist_x86.exe

Exe2={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2010\vcredist_x64.exe

Argument=/passive /norestart

BeforeInstall=0

Checked=0



[Launch3]

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Name=Microsoft Visual C++ 2013

Exe1={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2013\vcredist_x86.exe

Exe2={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2013\vcredist_x64.exe

Argument=/passive /norestart

BeforeInstall=0

Checked=0



[Launch4]

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Name=Microsoft Visual C++ 2019

Exe1={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2019\vcredist_x86.exe

Exe2={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2019\vcredist_x64.exe

Argument=/passive /norestart

BeforeInstall=0

Checked=0

3.-- Run DiskSpan_GUI Choose Input/Output folder, Choose compression method
4.-- Test the conversion, before burning ISO.

Jarmen_Kell

07-06-2021 03:39

Thanks a lot for the new Convertor and installer.

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---------------------------- CONVERSION DATE 07/06/2021 ----------------------------
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12:13:11 PM - You have chosen the DVD5 type for the media size.
12:13:11 PM - ISO images will not be created when conversion is complete.
12:13:11 PM - The computer will remain on when the conversion is complete.
12:13:11 PM - Selected ARC method for Data1.bin was: xtool_zlib+xtool_reflate+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:u ltra:64m:bt4:fb273:lc8:mc1000000
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12:13:11 PM - Compression initialized in 07/06/2021 at 12:13:11 PM.
12:13:11 PM - Starting Data1.bin archive creation.
2:30:10 PM - Moving Data1.bin.001 file to media folder.
2:30:11 PM - Moving Data1.bin.002 file to media folder.
2:30:11 PM - Moving Data1.bin.003 file to media folder.
2:30:11 PM - Moving Data1.bin.004 file to media folder.
2:30:11 PM - Moving Data1.bin.005 file to media folder.
2:30:11 PM - Moving Data1.bin.006 file to media folder.
2:30:11 PM - Moving Data1.bin.007 file to media folder.
2:30:11 PM - Compression finished in 07/06/2021 at 2:30:11 PM.
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2:30:11 PM - Getting size of the game: The Sims 4
2:30:11 PM - >> Installation folder size: 45.75 GB
2:30:11 PM - >> Compressed game size: 29.61 GB
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2:30:11 PM - Overall input size: 45.75 GB
2:30:11 PM - Overall output size: 29.61 GB
2:30:11 PM - Overall conversion time: 02:16:59
2:30:11 PM - Overall conversion discs: 7 DVD5
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Install time about 10 min.
But there is a very small issue: Setup icon is wrong! :D

mausschieber

07-06-2021 04:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarmen_Kell (Post 492659)

there is a very small issue: Setup icon is wrong! :D

upps i will correct this with the next update

nazs_blueduck

09-09-2021 10:12

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---------------------------- CONVERSION DATE 09/09/2021 ----------------------------
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8:22:23 PM - You have chosen the DVD5 type for the media size.
8:22:23 PM - ISO images will be created when the conversion is complete.
8:22:23 PM - The computer will remain on when the conversion is complete.
8:22:23 PM - Selected ARC method for Data1.bin was: xtool_zlib+xtool_reflate+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:u ltra:64m:bt4:fb273:lc8:mc1000000
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8:22:25 PM - Compression initialized in 09/09/2021 at 8:22:25 PM.
8:22:25 PM - Starting Data1.bin archive creation.
11:06:58 PM - Moving Data1.bin.001 file to media folder.
11:06:59 PM - Moving Data1.bin.002 file to media folder.
11:06:59 PM - Moving Data1.bin.003 file to media folder.
11:06:59 PM - Moving Data1.bin.004 file to media folder.
11:06:59 PM - Moving Data1.bin.005 file to media folder.
11:06:59 PM - Moving Data1.bin.006 file to media folder.
11:06:59 PM - Moving Data1.bin.007 file to media folder.
11:06:59 PM - Moving Data1.bin.008 file to media folder.
11:06:59 PM - Compression finished in 09/09/2021 at 11:06:59 PM.
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11:06:59 PM - Creation of ISO files started.
11:06:59 PM - Creating DVD_1.iso file.
11:09:26 PM - Creating DVD_2.iso file.
11:12:27 PM - Creating DVD_3.iso file.
11:16:29 PM - Creating DVD_4.iso file.
11:20:32 PM - Creating DVD_5.iso file.
11:24:20 PM - Creating DVD_6.iso file.
11:28:07 PM - Creating DVD_7.iso file.
11:30:46 PM - Creating DVD_8.iso file.
11:30:59 PM - Creation of ISO files completed.
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11:30:59 PM - Getting size of the game: The Sims 4
11:30:59 PM - >> Installation folder size: 47.98 GB
11:30:59 PM - >> Compressed game size: 30.82 GB
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11:30:59 PM - Overall input size: 47.98 GB
11:30:59 PM - Overall output size: 30.82 GB
11:30:59 PM - Data files creation time: 02:44:34
11:30:59 PM - ISO images creation time: 00:23:59
11:30:59 PM - Overall conversion time: 03:08:33
11:30:59 PM - Overall conversion discs: 8 DVD5
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Works with Industrial Loft Kit update

Thanks mausschieber

mad078

06-02-2022 06:06

Hi Jarmen_Kell.

Could You show me the records.ini file from your finished conversion?

I used the same config as you for the conversion, but for some strange reason after the conversion process finished my records.ini file was not be created or has been deleted, i only need that file for my installer works, thanks.

Jarmen_Kell

13-02-2022 03:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad078 (Post 495706)

Hi.
Here is my "Records.ini" data:

[Record1]
Type=FreeArc_Original
Source={src}\Data1.bin.001
Output={app}\
Disk=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Size=30.75 GB

mausschieber

24-02-2022 08:51

Conversion Updated

Jarmen_Kell

04-03-2022 07:38

The best compression method is "xzlib+preflate+srep+lzma":

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Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.bin was: xtool:mreflate+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:b t4:fb273:lc8:mc1000000
Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.bin was: srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb273:lc8:mc 1000000
Overall input size: 49.77 GB
Overall output size: 35.00 GB (Ratio 70.32%)
Overall conversion time: 04:24:51
Overall conversion discs: 9 DVD5
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Selected ARC/DS method for Data-01.bin was: xtool:mzlib+xtool:mreflate+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma :ultra:64m:bt4:fb273:lc8:mc1000000
Overall input size: 49.77 GB
Overall output size: 31.88 GB (Ratio 64.04%)
Overall conversion time: 04:00:38
Overall conversion discs: 8 DVD5
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Selected ARC/DS method for Data-01.bin was: xtool:mzlib+xtool:mreflate+srep_new+lolz:[blah blah]
(Sorry, I lost this report text file, but it takes more than 15 hours and still in 8 DVD)
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But it seems there is some problem in new installer with "xtool:mreflate+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m: bt4:fb273:lc8:mc1000000" method. I got "ISDon.dll" error in 67% of installing.

https://i.ibb.co/gvs8Sdj/Untitled.jpg

Jarmen_Kell

05-03-2022 06:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarmen_Kell (Post 496109)

I found a better and compatible method:

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Selected ARC/DS method for Data-01.bin was: xt_zlib+xtool:mreflate+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ult ra:64m:bt4:fb273:lc8:mc1000000

Overall input size: 49.77 GB
Overall output size: 31.83 GB (Ratio 63.95%)
Overall conversion time: 03:16:18
Overall conversion discs: 8 DVD5
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Thanks to dear mausschieber for his new convertor and installer. :)

Danziel123

20-07-2023 23:23

Hi, can you update the design conversion to the deluxe edition and update DSG to the new DSG version? Size now with new DLC is 58,35 gb. Thank you:)

mausschieber

21-07-2023 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danziel123 (Post 501652)

Hi, can you update the design conversion to the deluxe edition and update DSG to the new DSG version? Size now with new DLC is 58,35 gb. Thank you:)

Done Updated

Danziel123

22-07-2023 07:01

Thank you

Quote:

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-------------------------------- CONVERSION DATE 22/07/2023 --------------------------------
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16:52:12 - You have chosen the unlimited type for the output size.
16:52:12 - ISO images will not be created when conversion is complete.
16:52:12 - The computer will remain on when the conversion is complete.
16:52:12 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data1a-01.bin was: xtool:c256mb:mzlib:dd3+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt 4:fb273:lc8:mc1000000
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16:52:14 - Compression initialized in 22/07/2023 at 16:52:14.
16:52:16 - Starting Data1a-01.bin archive creation.
19:42:26 - Moving Data1a-01.bin file to media folder.
19:42:28 - Compression finished in 22/07/2023 at 19:42:28.
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19:42:28 - Getting size of the game: The Sims 4
19:42:28 - » Installation folder size: 58,34 GB
19:42:28 - » Compressed game size: 36,88 GB (Ratio 63.22%)
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19:42:28 - Overall input size: 58,34 GB
19:42:28 - Overall output size: 36,88 GB (Ratio 63.22%)
19:42:28 - Overall conversion time: 02:50:14
19:42:28 - Overall conversion media: 1 custom media
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Jarmen_Kell

29-07-2023 02:42

Thanks a lot for compressor and installer. Everything works well. :)
I try to use several methods to fine the most compression and you can see the results below:

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1st:
- You have chosen the DVD5 type for the media size.
- ISO images will not be created when conversion is complete.
- The computer will remain on when the conversion is complete.
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.bin was: xtool:mreflate+srep_new:1+lzma2:d96m:fb273:lc4:mc1 000000
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.bin was: srep_new:1+lzma2:d96m:fb273:lc4:mc1000000

- Overall input size: 56.96 GB
- Overall output size: 36.24 GB (Ratio 63.62%)
- Overall conversion time: 03:13:40
- Overall conversion discs: 9 DVD5
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2nd:
- You have chosen the DVD5 type for the media size.
- ISO images will not be created when conversion is complete.
- The computer will remain on when the conversion is complete.
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.bin was: xtool:mzlib:mreflate:dd3:l10,d256mb
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.bin was: xtool:dd3:l10,d256mb

- Overall input size: 56.96 GB
- Overall output size: 35.96 GB (Ratio 63.13%)
- Overall conversion time: 02:06:31
- Overall conversion discs: 9 DVD5
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3rd:
- You have chosen the DVD5 type for the media size.
- ISO images will not be created when conversion is complete.
- The computer will remain on when the conversion is complete.
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.bin was: xtool:mreflate:dd3:l10,d256mb
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.bin was: xtool:dd3:l10,d256mb

- Overall input size: 56.96 GB
- Overall output size: 36.18 GB (Ratio 63.52%)
- Overall conversion time: 02:23:07
- Overall conversion discs: 9 DVD5
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4th:
- You have chosen the DVD5 type for the media size.
- ISO images will not be created when conversion is complete.
- The computer will remain on when the conversion is complete.
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.bin was: xtool:mzlib:mreflate:dd3:l10,d256mb+srep_new:3+lol z:d88:mtt1:mt8:mc1023
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.bin was: xtool:dd3:l10,d256mb+srep_new:3+lolz:d88:mtt1:mt8: mc1023

- Overall input size: 56.96 GB
- Overall output size: 35.96 GB (Ratio 63.14%)
- Overall conversion time: 07:35:55
- Overall conversion discs: 9 DVD5
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And I think the second one is better than the others. It was faster and slightly smaller. Its install time was 00:20:25 (HDD on HDD).

Jarmen_Kell

06-07-2024 03:22

I dont know why, but installer will stocks on 16.9% with new version of game. :(

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11:26:02 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.bin was: xtool:mzlib:mreflate:dd3:l10,d256mb
11:26:02 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.bin was: xtool:dd3:l10,d256mb
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11:26:03 - Compression initialized in 06/07/2024 at 11:26:03.
11:26:05 - Starting Data1-01.bin archive creation.
13:16:28 - Moving Data1-01.bin » Data1-09.bin files to media folder.
13:16:29 - Starting Data2-01.bin archive creation.
13:17:19 - Moving Data2-01.bin file to media folder.
13:17:20 - Compression finished in 06/07/2024 at 13:17:20.
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13:17:20 - Getting size of the game: The Sims 4
13:17:20 - » Installation folder size: 60.99 GB
13:17:20 - » Data1-01.bin file size: 38.08 GB
13:17:20 - » Data2-01.bin file size: 342.17 MB
13:17:20 - » Compressed game size: 38.41 GB (Ratio 62.99%)
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13:17:20 - Overall input size: 60.99 GB
13:17:20 - Overall output size: 38.41 GB (Ratio 62.99%)
13:17:20 - Overall conversion time: 01:51:16
13:17:20 - Overall conversion discs: 9 DVD5
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Jarmen_Kell

06-07-2024 04:10

I noticed problem will solve if "setup.exe" executed as asministrator. Now I'm wonder how to change Autorun.inf to do so! :)

fabrieunko

15-11-2024 08:25

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----------------------- CONVERSION DATE 2024/11/15 -----------------------
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15:54:57 - Deleting files from the output folder.
15:54:57 - Files have been deleted.
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15:54:57 - You have chosen the unlimited type for the output size.
15:54:57 - ISO images will not be created when conversion is complete.
15:54:57 - The computer will remain on when the conversion is complete.
15:54:57 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data1.UnK was: xtool:mzlib:dd3:l10,d128mb
15:54:57 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data2.UnK was: xtool:dd3:l10,d128mb
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15:55:01 - Compression initialized in 15/11/2024 at 15:55:01.
15:55:01 - Starting Data1.UnK archive creation.
17:02:53 - Moving Data1.UnK file to media folder.
17:02:54 - Starting Data2.UnK archive creation.
17:03:28 - Moving Data2.UnK file to media folder.
17:03:28 - Compression finished in 15/11/2024 at 17:03:28.
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17:03:28 - Getting size of the game: The Sims 4
17:03:28 - » Installation folder size: 66,22 GB
17:03:28 - » Data1.UnK file size: 41,19 GB
17:03:28 - » Data2.UnK file size: 363,54 MB
17:03:28 - » Compressed game size: 41,55 GB (Ratio 62.74%)
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17:03:28 - Overall input size: 66,22 GB
17:03:28 - Overall output size: 41,55 GB (Ratio 62.74%)
17:03:28 - Overall conversion time: 01:08:27
17:03:28 - Overall conversion media: 1 custom media
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17:14:48 - Merging Records.ini into the Setup.dll file.
17:14:48 - The Records.ini file was merged into Setup.dll successfully!
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Jarmen_Kell

26-11-2024 03:36

Thanks a lot for compressor and installer. Everything works well. :)

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- Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.cab was: xtool:mzlib:mreflate:dd3:l10,d256mb
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.cab was: xtool:dd3:l10,d256mb

- Overall input size: 66.17 GB
- Overall output size: 41.20 GB (Ratio 62.27%)
- » Data1-01.cab file size: 40.82 GB
- » Data2-01.cab file size: 391.34 MB
- Overall conversion time: 02:04:48
- Overall conversion discs: 10 DVD5
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- Install Time: 00:30:11 (HDD on HDD)

Gillian

27-11-2024 03:30

All done with every one of the DLC installed.

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-------------------------------- CONVERSION DATE 27/11/2024 --------------------------------
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01:44:45 - You have chosen the BD25 type for the media size.
01:44:45 - ISO images will not be created when conversion is complete.
01:44:45 - The computer will shut down when the conversion is complete.
01:44:45 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data1a-01.bin was: xt_zlib+srep_new:1+lzma2:d96m:fb273:lc4:mc1000000
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01:44:46 - Compression initialized in 27/11/2024 at 01:44:46.
01:44:46 - Starting Data1a-01.bin archive creation.
04:00:42 - Moving Data1a-01.bin » Data1a-02.bin files to media folder.
04:00:44 - Compression finished in 27/11/2024 at 04:00:44.
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04:00:44 - Getting size of the game: The Sims 4
04:00:44 - » Installation folder size: 66.64 GB
04:00:44 - » Compressed game size: 41.67 GB (Ratio 62.54%)
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04:00:44 - Overall input size: 66.64 GB
04:00:44 - Overall output size: 41.67 GB (Ratio 62.54%)
04:00:44 - Overall conversion time: 02:15:58
04:00:44 - Overall conversion discs: 2 BD25
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Jarmen_Kell

15-04-2025 02:31

Thanks a lot for compressor and installer. Everything works well (Just "Setup.exe" mist me execute as administrator!). :)

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- Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.cab was: xtool:mzlib:mreflate:dd3:l10,d256mb (*.package)
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.cab was: xtool:dd3:l10,d256mb (Elese)

- Overall input size: 68.60 GB
- Overall output size: 42.58 GB (Ratio 62.06%)
- » Data1-01.cab file size: 42.19 GB
- » Data2-01.cab file size: 400.15 MB
- Overall conversion time: 02:19:10
- Overall conversion discs: 10 DVD5
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- Install Time: 00:30:25 (HDD on HDD)

Jarmen_Kell

23-12-2025 02:28

Thanks a lot for compressor and installer. Everything works well. :)

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- Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.cab was: xtool:c128mb:dd3+razor_mtx (other files)
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.cab was: xtool:c128mb:mzlib:mreflate:dd5:l10,d128mb (*.package)

- Overall input size: 74.79 GB
- Overall output size: 45.33 GB (Ratio 60.61%)
- » Data1-01.cab file size: 423.59 MB
- » Data2-01.cab file size: 44.92 GB
- Overall conversion time: 07:06:22
- Overall conversion discs: 11 DVD5
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- Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.cab was: xtool:c128mb:dd3+razor_mtx (other files)
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.cab was: xtool:c128mb:mzlib:mreflate:dd5+razor_mtx (*.package)

- Overall input size: 74.79 GB
- Overall output size: 44.67 GB (Ratio 59.73%)
- » Data1-01.cab file size: 423.34 MB
- » Data2-01.cab file size: 44.26 GB
- Overall conversion time: 31:41:52
- Overall conversion discs: 11 DVD5
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- Selected ARC/DS method for Data1-01.cab was: xtool:c128mb:dd3+razor_mtx (other files)
- Selected ARC/DS method for Data2-01.cab was: xtool:c128mb:mzlib:mreflate:dd3:l10,d256mb (*.package)

- Overall input size: 74.79 GB
- Overall output size: 45.29 GB (Ratio 60.56%)
- Overall conversion time: 02:33:51
- » Data1-01.cab file size: 423.48 MB
- » Data2-01.cab file size: 44.88 GB
- Overall conversion discs: 11 DVD5
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- Install Time: 00:32:15 (HDD on HDD)

(Note: Do NOT use dd5 on this game at all. It will just increase the compresion time.)

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