Post-mortem (I forgot to post) but probably useful anyway.

This product sucks on XP. Here's why:
- All resources found are stored in the program folder. I don't want my C: drive fucked up by a stupid software. At least, these files should be in %USERPROFILE%.
- Does not find some resources. In one case, it did not found the basic program icons while reshacker did the job well.
- Cannot scan a single file.
- After scanning appears this OK button which function is unclear. Pressing it clears the window, LOL.
- Labels my C: drive as a "Diskette 5'O pouces". LOL^2
- If you're in trouble, go to the "trooble" web page. LOL^3

Somebody here lacks seriousness.

Registering requires a working Internet connection. Amazingly, it still works today.

Didn't notice the max file size filter until someone noted it above.
Probably why the ones I was looking for did not show up.
therube, thanks for the Mozilla Video Cache link, worked great.
Funny how many times a free release here will cause me to try and like a completely different product.

instaaled but refuses to take off,wASTE OF TIME

Simple download, installation and registration. Ran a test search of C:/ drive and was amazed at all the files it found within a few seconds - mostly ICOs and BMPs. Should be a lot of fun with games.

work fine on windows 8 release preview

LoadTreeView is still not fixed! I downloaded it again a short time ago, this is after uninstalling the previous 5.2 version, attempting to install the new 6.0 version that I downloaded yesterday - and gave me the loadtreeview dialog box which i could not get rid of except to terminate the task. Uninstalled crap version, Now the latest version installed again - still does not work, same problem??? Running XPSP3, the old 5.2 version was ok and I deleted it!
Fotis must be amateurs indeed.

Downloaded smoothly, registration fields filled automatically, no website to visit and I successfully installed it on Win 7 Pro 64 bit with no issues. Good job!
Haven't had the chance to put it through its paces yet, but wanted to let folks know that it does indeed install and run on Win 7 64bit.

It does not function, although it installed and activated.
It cannot find anything at all. ZERO.

Tested another software Icon-Extractor against it.
Icon-Extractor found an icon instantly in the target folder.

Will try the NEW file to be downloaded mentioned in #43.
If it fails again, then can forget it and uninstall.

From the help document:

View Saved Files:
Program saves extracted files in a sub-directory with format name (\ICO or \BMP e.t.c[?]) in program directory.

The extracted Filename constitutes from a number and the filename from the file that contains it.

To view files that you have already extracted click 'Saved Files' button [there is no "saved Files' button!] and select a category from left panel.

Double click on a file to view it with internal image viewer.

You can delete all extracted files, a single file or a category by right click menu to the right panel.

... so, look here:

C:\Program Files\AllMedia Grabber\

... and under that, I now have these directories:

ANI
ASF
AVI
BIK
BMP
CUR
EMF
FLC
GIF
ICO
icons
IFF
images
JPG
Language
MID
MP3
OGG
PCX
PNG
PPM
SWF
TGA
TIF
Uninstall
WAV
WMF
XM

For 200,000+ new media file bits extraction, totaling 1 GB of new "stuff".

Splendid.

Now to browse ...

Nice that the AllMediaGrabber program reads it's own saved files (above) on it's next opening so you don't have to load up another browser to re-view your new stash of extracted bits.

Question, what does the [ OK ] button do?

@26 - Tom, sorry I didn't mention it, but I do indeed use the Run As Administrator. Not quite that "green" anymore. :-) It didn't solve the problem, the software was and still is dead as a doornail. But thanks for playing "WTF is wrong with this program?"

@32 Mumu OMG...... BIG BIG HUGS! Even Firefox tech support didn't mention that app. when I contacted them. They blew me off with a "this is the way we do it, tough noogies." Thank you so very much!

I'm looking for 219,127 new media files ... does anybody know WHERE it saves the files it creates?

Nothing in the setting tells WHERE it saves the stuff it pulls out!

That's kind of important, otherwise, I can't tell if it works or not.

No problems whatsoever installing on my Windows 7 machine. Opens to registration page with details filled in. Pressed 'Register' and received a 'thank you' message for 'buying' the product.

Checked settings and unclicked the option to check for upgrades. I'm amazed that the program doesn't include OGG files, as many games use this format for their music.

Chose a game I love (Legends of Atlantis - Exodus) and let the program do it's thing. It found:

ICO - 33
CUR - 17
BMP - 4
PNG - 995

NO MUSIC FILES WHATSOEVER!
Missed 2 WAV files.

After scanning, you have the option to save the results to an HTML file.

Program is ideal for me, EXCEPT for the 2 WAV files it failed to find.

If I had more time, I'd test further, but for now this is it! A keeper for me, at least for graphics. :)
~ Swan

Absolutely no problem downloading or installing this program (XP SP3, 2GB RAM). As mentioned previously, the registration data was already filled in on the registration popup that appeared when I launched the program for the first time, and was accepted quickly upon submission.

I have to agree that this program isn't very "newbie-friendly," requiring the user to designate both the file or folder to be scanned AND the type of file to scan for. It would be nice if there was an option to select multiple file types to scan for, instead of having to run a separate scan for each file type.

Of course, while I'm dreaming, it would also be nice if there was a mechanism whereby one could replace certain files embedded within other program components - ostensibly to change the graphics and sounds played during the course of the operation of the application they're embedded in. That could prove to be quite entertaining in certain applications...

Altogether it's not a bad little program, but it's not something I'd use very often. I'll keep it anyway, since it doesn't take up a lot of disk space or other resources, and apparently it doesn't install a lot of residual processes that will remain loaded when the program itself isn't being run.

Thanks again to all concerned in providing yet another freebie to the public!

Load Tree View still not fixed. Get error 71 disk not ready and I just downloaded the program.

The program not updated yet. Still encounter LoadTreeView 71 Disk not ready

My system is Vista. After installation and program crashed immediately, I found that you need to add AllGrab.exe as an Exception to "Data Execution Prevention" before it will work. There are several methods to get there. One is to get into Welcome Center, (show more details [click]) and click System Protection in the Tasks section. Click on the Advanced tab and then Performance Settings... button. Click on the Data Execution Prevention tab (my system is "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:") Click the Add... button and browse your program files location for AllGrab.exe and once selected.... (the program ran for me). The last dialog you get to will have "Performance Options" in the caption... Good-Luck...

Every time I run the program, "71 Disk not ready" pop up appears. After 5 occurrences in a row, they stop popping up and the program loads.

When I try to install the program, following the instructions exactly, it fails. I get a pop up message "Launcher Error - unable to open the Archive File" a few seconds after I start the setup.exe. Then I get a popup that the GiveAwayofTheDay was successfully activated. But the setup does not continue.

My computer is Win7 x32.

When the program loads on W7 64bit an error #71 "disk not ready" appears before the program loads. Other than that the program does what it is supposed to do.

Your 5.2 version was bug free and worked seamlessly on W7.

Wayyy to many problems with this software. How can a program with this many install and use problems get so many thumbs up. Pay more attention and try to actually use the product before you vote guys!

This is a big no-go for me. I have enough trouble with Winblows without adding trouble from the programs I install.

gnarly_dude.

#35, clearly states [Standard Version] in the title bar when run.

#43 Thanks, problem solved!!

Used this program once before on a GAOTD, but it is limited to extracting only from files 300KB or less so being fully functional may not be that much of a blessing. Noticed that the software cost has really gone skyhigh since appearing here years ago.

Ron

It's too bad we weren't warned that this would change a previous advanced version back to a standard version. My Version 5.2 advanced was changed to 6.0 standard.

I will never get anything from Fotis again.

Downloaded early this morning East Coast Time.
Loaded fine on XP Asus Aspire.
Picked all, bad choice maybe.
It's been running a several hours and has found 110k files or so.
Hasn't stopped yet so I haven't been able to view or use the results.

Just stopped, found a bunch but not what I was looking for.
Use Explore Folder under Edit for a better look.

Thanks therube for the Mozilla links, I'll try them latter tonight.

Thanks Jim and therube, works great on Win 8 x 64 RP. Thanks GOTD for fixing the download package. Thanks Fotis Software!

GOTD project team, I downloaded your updated version.
But on start it says 71 Disk not ready, this is annoying.
The program may well do what it says, but not for me. It might be my computer that it is not compatible. I uninstalled this.

per #39 -- the 71 Disk not Ready message

Did not get this on my Vista install, but do get it on the Win 7 install. It happens EVERY time the installed program is opened, requires five OK clicks and then the program loads and runs ok... hmmm...

I've downloaded updated version but still I get “You do not have an appropriate license to use this functionality” when I try to run this program.
I’m on Dell laptop, Windows XP Home Edition (Legit) with SP3 and all updates, admin's rights etc.

This was the nicest registration I've seen on here ever !! It updated the previous version 5.0, and automatically entered the registration data in the form... plain, simple and considerate. : ))

Program seems to work fine for me. Win 7 Home Premium 64. Thanks Fotis and GAOTD.

Sorry, I tend to agree with #11, Adif -- I can't think why I would need to waste my (now) precious HD space to install this programme, just to see a large number of system files with .jpg after them.

I suppose it is going to be fun for some people, but a bit of a nine-days-wonder, if you ask me.

Okay, so nobody asked me.....

#19 mumu
#36 therube
Re: Mozilla Cache Viewer & downloaded videos cache viewer:

Thanks, that's a great help.

I'm sure many others will appreciate your posts too.

Dear users,

The download package has been updated ("_LoadTreeView" error fixed). If you your system returns “The key cannot be decrypted” message when launching Setup.exe, please re-download the archive.

Sorry for the inconvenience you experience.

Regards,
GOTD project team

This software is not ready for the public yet. Too many errors and restrictions to install, use or run.
Uninstalled.

#29 ... ne software that can't deal with standard firewalls,AVs etc. should simply go away and die. They simply shouldn't exist in our world as it is now! So, if they r losers on the most basic of modern PC requirements, then they r simply LOSERS!

Cheers, but I will NOT cripple my IT Condom for ne1. - cable.

This is actually a pretty neat program. It installed and registered fine on my el-cheapo Windows 7 x64 laptop, 2mb memory, celeron processor. When I first opened the program it came up with the registration page and the important registration data already filled in.

Pretty easy to use. Some who have said it doesn't do anything when you try to run a scan - you have to pick the files or folders to scan first. It is fast and found lots of pictures/icons when I just scanned a few folders and files. It also adds a function to the shell of your Windows explorer, so if you are using explorer to view files on your computer and right click on a file, you have a new function called "AllMedia Grabber (Extract)" that will open AMG and scan the file for media and list what it found. The program lists all the media files it found hidden in the file it scanned. The main use of this program is to pull out graphics or sound/video files that may be hidden in a dll or an exe file. It does not look for mp3/mp4, jpg, etc files that are standalone already.

There is a drop down "Edit" tab on the top left of the program main dialog page that allows you to do something with any selected file it found - like move to a folder, copy to clipboard, set as wall paper, etc. Useful functions.

The program is fast and pretty intuitive. I am definitely adding it to my useful computer tools, putting it on my W7 desktop and another laptop I have that is running vista.

Finely tuned Win XP. Installs but when run gave error 71 'Disk Not Ready' which I have never seen on this computer (computer tech). Clicked OK five times and then it comes up with error that All Media Grabber is NOT available on GAOTD. I fixed that last error by disabling firewall as it needed access to verify reg. After that it runs with firewall up fully. But still gives Disk not ready. All my disks are fine. A seriously beta type issue IMO. Standard disks on a 5 year old computer.

I have a problem with this dl, please see below:

Oh sh!t, not only do you not allow attachments, but one cannot even copy and paste here!

The gist of what I tried to show you was this message I got when I tried to install this appy:

Failed to connect. Please try again later.

Well I have, several times over the last 6 hours with the same result.

Please advise, as I do need to get some sleep now; as it is 2:15 a.m. where I live and I have to wake up and work in 5 hours.

cheers - cableuserau.

Vista, 32 bit. Attempted to install over version 5.1 as in post #8. Installation was unsucessful: “Extract multimedia files from resources has stopped working!” as in post #15. Uninstalled and attempted to reinstall. Still getting the same message.

@17,

you want either:

"VideoCacheView - Save downloaded video files from Web browser cache"
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html

or

"MozillaCacheView - View the cache files of Mozilla/Firefox browsers"
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/mozilla_cache_viewer.html

XP SP3
v.6.0 (does not state if this is the "standard"
or "advanced version"?)

[based upon the formats allowed to be selected,
this is the "standard" version]

installs into directory of your choice, 8 MB
plus adds a couple OCX files into %SYS%
plus an uninstall.exe into /Windows/All...

on opening the program, the (window got lost
when i alt-clicked, so i had to go around
hunting for it) registration name/code were
pre-filled in, making registration a no
brainier

any resources found are saved into sub-directories
within the instalDir. odd that there is no option
to specify /where/ you want things saved

resizeable window

it does not weed out duplicates

some file save as, as well as move/copy options

you can save an html listing of found resources,
which can act as an index to the files

it works, standard fare, does what it is supposed
to without fanfare. no crashes.


a similar freeware program:

"ResourcesExtract - Extract resource files (bitmaps, icons, html files, and more) from dll files"
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/resources_extract.html

Looks like a good program so I am going to give it a try. I too am wondering if this will extract music from video games. On a side note: how many here are really irritated about this stupid puss thing that keeps popping up day after day.. Seriously, enough already.

Echo #16/Luminaire. Installed/activated no problem. Try to open and get the UAC pop-up, click Yes and -NOTHING. No error msg, just nothing. Uninstalled, redownloaded, reinstalled with no problem and still NOTHING. As much as I would like to try this program it looks as if I will have to pass at this time.

@ Geoffrey Alexander & GreeneyedNewbieNovice,
take a look at this site for handling firefox-cache:

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/mozilla_cache_viewer.html

MozillaCacheView is a small utility that reads the cache folder of Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape Web browsers, and displays the list of all files currently stored in the cache. For each cache file, the following information is displayed: URL, Content type, File size, Last modified time, Last fetched time, Expiration time, Fetch count, Server name, and more. You can easily select one or more items from the cache list, and then extract the files to another folder, or copy the URLs list to the clipboard.
Have a nice day!

Have used and unfortunately lost a program like this in the past. This installed with no problem on Win 7 Ultimate, and Win 8. Program works like a gem with no loading issues. Will pull picks from just about anything I asked it to.

@6 please press the button. The number of time this shows up is the number of empty drives you have. In my case this is 5 times as I have one real and 4 emulated DVD drives.

This is just the kind of program I've been looking for for quite a while now. It installed without problem on my Windows 7 Home Premium system, so I suggest those above who encountered problems look more closely at their systems, & in particular, any background programs running and especially firewalls, virus checkers, etc. Some folks are always quick to jump to the conclusion that there is a problem with the software when it won't install properly on their systems on the first try.

If you have ever looked at a program and thought how much you would love to have an icon or picture or even a video contained within for your own use elsewhere, this is an ideal application for extracting that bit. (Of course, you need to be respectful of copyright in your use of such materials.) For example, if you see a small picture inside a program which you think would make an outstanding icon on your desktop, you can now extract it & make it into an icon.

Nice addition to my graphics toolbox!

I am downloading this just now. I have a question. Has anyone tried to extract music from video games? Is this a feature that works with this?

Hi, Few things immediately unclear to me or misleading?? Warning! - my nerves are somewhat shattered already, lol.

When I first went on AllMediaGrabber Home Page (before downloading, installing, but naturally reading Comments, as always) - I briefly looked at ScreenShots of this Program, especially the second one with images of all nicely extracted Files (thumbnails, I presume), thinking - hmm, I know just which Folder I would like to use "Grabber" for..(namely my desktop wallpaper Data, some images have native to that Program extensions, but loads and loads are either jpg or bmp, so would be nice to sift this lot and save images I'm interested in..)

Yes, The Program extracted images (first on default settings, all types of Files selected, then only jpgs and bmps and since search Settings, DON'T match Filter Settings - You will still see "all files" found anyway, not what interests you, why??) - but, hello? Where is the view of found images I've seen in ScreenShots on their page?? What's the trick? Looking through the buttons on Toolbar selecting different positions in "view" list did NOTHING, then getting annoyed at not SEEING anywhere "select all", but by fiddling and right-mouse clicking on one file (where that option stupidly sits!!), I found again "view option" and selected thumbnail, thinking I obviously didn't make myself clear enough from Toolbar. Nah, no view either. In second Window after you (again) press Find Files, or so (good question!) - not all files you previously selected show, but handful, and ONLY if on the left you select Types of Files you want to SEE (for God's sake!) - thumbnails (of that handful, not all) will show..

I went to see Help for this annoying behavior, ah, you have to save files first (what, without viewing??) - can you save selected files both - found/extracted? HOW?!! Later on, somewhere (over the rainbow) you will come across "save as"..

Oh, to persue matters further (yes, I obviously wasn't punished enough) - went on their Home Page again to examine that "view" thing - to spot (only then) that they are shown on Advance Version!?? Sure enough Version I downloaded and activated today shows Standard Version.. any bearing on issues mentioned by me here?? Just asking.

If by any chance Anybody today (or in the past!) had a pleasant JOURNEY(!) in discovering for the first time what this Softer does, or by using it's much needed "know how" - then please tell me this is a superb and clever Tool (really:) and I don't know first thing about how Software should work! My described wrestling here concerns only two types of Files - jpgs and bmps.. Naturally I also have the whole variety of Files AllMedia Grabber CLAIMS to find, now there's a thought to wet one's appetite..!:)