Crystal Reports XI Runtime Installer

by Peter van Mil

The only supported way to deploy Crystal Reports XI applications using the Report Designer Component (RDC) is using merge modules. In this document is described how to make a Windows Installer based setup package, that does nothing more or less than installing the Crystal Reports XI runtime to run a VDF 11.1 sample report. I have used the following tools: Crystal Report XI Developer Edition, updated merge modules, Orca and Installer2Go.

Crystal Report XI Developer Edition

For developing RDC based applications you need Crystal Reports XI Developer Edition or Crystal Reports XI for DataFlex. Both versions copy the necessary deployment files on your PC. CR XI for DataFlex includes the Connectivity Kit for Crystal Reports, that supports native DataFlex files.

Merge Modules

Business Objects put all the necessary files and settings for the Crystal Reports XI runtime in merge modules. Merge modules are components, that can be included in Windows Installer based packes. Crystal Reports XI needs the license keycode to be included in the installer, so I isn't possible to convert somehow the four merge modules into one installer.
Updated merge modules are available at http://support.businessobjects.com/fix/merge_modules.asp. Copy these files to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Merge Modules.

Orca

Orca is a Windows Installer package editor provided as part of the Windows Installer SDK. You will find it by looking for PSDK-x86.exe in Google. The title of the download site is confusing: "Windows Server 2003 SP1 Platform SDK Web Install". When you install PSDK-x86.exe you will find Orca.Msi at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Platform SDK\Bin. Install it and you will have a shortcut to Orca.exe.

With Orca you can open the file CrystalReports11_RDC_License.msm. It is tempting to change everything that is possible, but it might be better to change just one thing: the license keycode. In the left pane you can choose for property and in the right pane you can set the value of PIDKEY. This isn't the serial number, but the code with the format XXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXX. Orca saves the code in the merge module.

Audio | Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter 720p Dual

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 dark fantasy action horror film that reimagines the 16th President of the United States as a secret, lifelong hunter of the undead. Produced by Tim Burton and directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the movie is based on the 2010 mashup novel by Seth Grahame-Smith. Plot Overview

The story follows young Abraham Lincoln, who witnesses his mother being killed by a vampire named Jack Barts. Years later, his unsuccessful attempt at revenge leads him to meet Henry Sturges, a mysterious mentor who trains him in the art of vampire hunting using a silver-coated axe.

Lincoln eventually relocates to Springfield, where he balances his night life as a slayer with his daytime studies in law and his courtship of Mary Todd. The stakes escalate when he becomes President and discovers that vampires are aiding the Confederacy during the Civil War, using slavery as a steady food source. Production & Technical Details Theatrical Release: June 22, 2012 (USA).

Starring: Benjamin Walker as Abraham Lincoln, Dominic Cooper as Henry Sturges, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Mary Todd Lincoln.

Visual Style: Known for its stylized action, heavy use of CGI, and extreme slow-motion sequences. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter 720p Dual Audio

Audio & Format: The film is widely available in digital formats, including 720p Blu-ray. While the original theatrical language is English, Dual Audio versions (typically featuring Hindi or other regional dubs alongside English) are commonly found on various digital distribution platforms and home media releases. Critical Reception

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) is a dark fantasy action horror film directed by Timur Bekmambetov and produced by Tim Burton

. Reimagining the 16th U.S. President as a secret slayer of the undead, the movie is based on the mashup novel by Seth Grahame-Smith. Movie Overview

Following his mother's murder by a supernatural creature, a young Abraham Lincoln is trained by Henry Sturges to hunt vampires. He eventually discovers that vampires are fighting alongside Confederate forces during the Civil War and must defeat them to save the nation. Benjamin Walker (Abraham Lincoln), Dominic Cooper (Henry Sturges), Anthony Mackie (Will Johnson), and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Mary Todd Lincoln). Release Date: June 22, 2012 (United States). 105 minutes. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 dark

The 2012 film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter , directed by Timur Bekmambetov and produced by Tim Burton

, reimagines the 16th U.S. President as a secret warrior. Based on Seth Grahame-Smith's novel, it depicts Lincoln's lifelong vendetta against vampires, whom he discovers are behind the institution of slavery and the Confederate cause. Movie Overview

: After witnessing his mother's death at the hands of a vampire, a young Abraham Lincoln (Benjamin Walker) is trained by Henry Sturges (Dominic Cooper) to hunt the undead. His personal mission evolves into a political one as he realizes the Civil War is actually a battle for human survival against a vampiric elite. : Benjamin Walker stars as Lincoln, supported by Dominic Cooper Anthony Mackie Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Mary Todd Lincoln. Visual Style

: The film is known for its hyperkinetic action, high-contrast cinematography, and a record-breaking "horses per minute" scene involving a CGI stampede. Media & Availability For those looking for high-definition versions like Dual Audio Data Caps: In many emerging markets, 1-2 GB

(typically English and Hindi), the film is available through several official retail channels: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (3D Blu-ray Combo) Product Type: Categories > Movies

Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter - Blu-ray 3D [Region Free] [Blu-ray]

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2. File Size Efficiency

A 1080p rip of this film can range from 2GB to 8GB. The 720p Dual Audio version typically weighs in at 1.2GB to 2.5GB. Given that the film is not a visual poem (like Blade Runner 2049) but a rollercoaster of gore and slow-motion axe swings, the reduction in resolution is barely noticeable on a TV or laptop screen. You save hard drive space without losing the thrill.

3. Mobile and Tablet Optimization

Let’s be honest: many people watch Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter on commutes or during lunch breaks. 720p is the native resolution of most tablets and many laptops. It scales perfectly without the downscaling artifacts that plague 4K footage on 720p screens.

Why 720p? The Goldilocks Resolution for Action Horror

When searching for the Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter 720p release, you are making a technically smart choice. Here is why 720p (1280x720 pixels) is ideal for this specific film:

Why This Specific Format Remains Popular in 2024-2025

Search data shows that queries like "Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter 720p Dual Audio" continue to trend. Why?

1. Data Caps: In many emerging markets, 1-2 GB movies are the norm. 4K is simply too large.
2. Device Fragmentation: Millions of users still watch on 720p laptop screens, 32-inch LED TVs, and older smartphones.
3. The Dual Audio Boom: With the explosion of Indian streaming services, audiences demand Hollywood content in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
4. Cult Status: The film has aged remarkably well. It’s now a midnight movie classic, regularly rediscovered by new generations of fans who missed its theatrical run.

Crystal Reports Runtime

The end result is the installer Crystal Reports XI Runtime with a size of more than 70 Mb. Leaving away several option (export filters, etc) doesn't result in a smaller size. The installer doesn't include the Connectivity Kit for Crystal Reports. If you want to test a report, take the report "Crystal - Address Labels in the orderentry sample of Visual DataFlex 11.1.

Download

runtime installer ~ 135kB

related hyperlinks:
MSDN merge modules
DAW 2161-INFO: Running Reports from Crystal XI from Visual DataFlex Application