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High, I am trying to construct scene rars that use compression.
So I need a folder with a rar executable in it, but I don't know what name you have to rename the rars, I sussed it out once-upon a time about 10 years ago, but I stopped collecting scene releases, but after trying it several times again more recently I couldn't remember how I got it going or what I had to rename the rars, can someone please explain it to me.
I think this might have something to do with it,
Usage: preprardir.exe [input dir] [output dir]
This tool will extract RAR executables in preparation for compressed RAR support for pyReScene.
Example usage: preprardir.exe Z:\rar\windows C:\pyReScene\rar
Options:
—version show program's version number and exit
-h, —help show this help message and exit
-b, —beta extract beta versions too
iCEQB (guest) 08 Jun 2026 11:52
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » Any hints to reconstruct PS5 scene releases?
Hi,
I'm using the latest commit of pyReScene and of course multiple RAR versions - but none of them are able to create a 1:1 sfv match, which is the goal here.
brianforever (guest) 30 May 2026 19:42
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » Any hints to reconstruct PS5 scene releases?
Are you using Pyautorescene (CLI) or SRRGUI (GUI) ?
Also different rar sets are needed, not just 5.91 as scene rippers use a variations
Finally I believe the outcome may also not be perfect as even in completion, the rars set still has sfv errors with mismatch but the files would extract perfectly :)
iCEQB (guest) 23 May 2026 16:58
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » Any hints to reconstruct PS5 scene releases?
Hi all,
I'm trying to rebuild PS5 scene releases (the playable releases by DUPLEX, UNLiMiTED, LiGHTFORCE).
The biggest issue here is probably the format they come in after extraction, which are all loose folders and files.
I don't have the biggest knowledge about ReScene, whatever goes beyond finding the right RAR version and fiddling with mt-set is a huge unknown for me.
I managed to rebuilt smaller releases, which only contain one file (fixes) or PS4 releases (which are also only one installable package file).
WinRAR 5.91 without any mt-set option did the job for Metaphor.ReFantazio.Update.v1.13.PS4-DUPLEX - I'd be surprised if they use different versions/settings for all their releases.
No matter what I do or try, it just doesn't click - I tried my luck with smaller releases first like:
Record.of.Lodoss.War.Deedlit.in.Wonder.Labyrinth.PS5-DUPLEX
Arkanoid.Eternal.Battle.PS5-DUPLEX
Severed.Steel.PS5-DUPLEX
So I was wondering, if anyone of you tried the same and maybe had any luck or could push me into the right direction here.
Any hints what else I could try would be appreciated!
Would be awesome to reconstruct them.
Thank you and regards,
iCEQB
pochocloveloz (guest) 21 Apr 2026 22:39
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » srrGUI error: Creating .srr fails due to double quotes in FLAC Vorbis tags
Hi! I was really frustrated because I spent days trying to get srrGUI to work with my FLAC files (when creating the .srr file). It worked fine with other audio files downloaded from the internet, but not with mine.
I finally realized the issue was the VORBIS TAG in the title: What Is Love (7" Mix). It contained double quotes. Once I removed them, it worked perfectly!
Is there any documentation regarding this issue? What if I actually want to keep the double quotes in the tag?
srrGUI error: Creating .srr fails due to double quotes in FLAC Vorbis tags by pochocloveloz (guest), 21 Apr 2026 22:39
pochocloveloz (guest), 21 Apr 2026 22:39
jeeperv6 (guest) 11 Mar 2026 20:03
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » SRR creation don't work
Care to share what you did, it might help others with similar issues. :-)
iCEQB (guest) 07 Feb 2026 14:01
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » preprardir doesn't work with the latest winrar installers yet?
Late reply lol
The latest code on github triggers the rar4 flag for versions above 5.40.
7.00 however killed rar4 support so don't bother going beyond 6.24.
netopir (guest) 28 Sep 2025 20:04
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » SRR creation don't work
I solved the problem.
netopir (guest) 28 Aug 2025 15:04
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » SRR creation don't work
Hello
After some time my Windows 11 Pro 23H2 was updated, now the srrGUI don't work
srrGUI: pyrescene.exe C:\Users\tmp\Upload\A.Bridge.Too.Far.1977.MULTi.COMPLETE.BLURAY-RVL\ --best -yro C:\Users\Desktop\Programs\ReScene\ -t C:\Users\Desktop\Programs\ReScene\Temp\
srrGUI: Process running, please wait...
Temporary directory: C:\Users\Desktop\Programs\ReScene\Temp\SRR-q0szenj1
C:\Users\tmp\Upload\A.Bridge.Too.Far.1977.MULTi.COMPLETE.BLURAY-RVL
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srrGUI: Process completed. pyrescene.exe exit code = 1
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[END OF LOG]Using ChatGPT (I'm not programmer) and a couple of evenings of trial and error, I landed up compiling a new srr.exe that will run under Windows Server 2019 & Python 3.13. I think the existing srr.exe's available need to be updated. srs.exe however isn't running under my current set up. I've yet to figure that out (rainy day project) with the help of ChatGPT.
Ironically, I can run the copy of srrGUI that I had beforehand perfectly fine on my home office system (Windows 11, python 3.13) with the older srr.exe & srs.exe (circa 2019/20). So I'm still scratching my head on this one…
Why would you want to do that?
It's the mkv file that is altered.
Were you ever able to sort out this issue? I had it working under Windows Server Standard 2019 until about a month ago when I had to re-do my OS drive. Since then, I've gotten this exit code and haven't been able to figure out what the issue is.
magdieseSeite (guest) 10 Jul 2025 20:24
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » Can't Reconstruct Rar files
thanks alot to lubo. this package was working for me. had the same problem. so thanks again!
777 (guest) 26 Jun 2025 08:19
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » change CRC value in SRR file
The .mkv file has the correct size in bytes but the CRC checksum is off, so I'd like to change it in the .SRR file.
Thanks!
in discussion General discussion / ReSample » Unable to extract correct amount of data for track 3. Aborting.
Getting this error when trying to create a sample from a series episode which has a subtitle track (English SDH).
Unable to extract correct amount of data for track 3. Aborting.
Is there anything I can do to work around this? I tried removing that track first, but it had no effect and I got the same error.
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » Error when connecting to srrDB
It seems to have resolved itself. Must have been something temporary with srrDB then. :)
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » Error when connecting to srrDB
I'm suddenly getting this error and I'm not sure what's causing it or how to resolve it. Did something change at srrDB?
- Connecting srrdb.com… [FAIL] -> ValueError does not take keyword arguments
DJKR (guest) 04 Jan 2025 21:51
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » Rescepy error SFX support not on or not a RAR archive
HI, I have set up Rescepy as per the guide found here (http://rescene.wikidot.com/rescepy) however I get the following error when I try to verify a release, anyone come across this before?
rescepy "D:\ADl_Fail\Mike_Mike-Unimaginable-CD-FLAC-2001-JLM\"
Processing: Mike_Mike-Unimaginable-CD-FLAC-2001-JLM
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "c:\rescepy\resce.py", line 669, in <module>
if main(d, args) == False:
File "c:\rescepy\resce.py", line 558, in main
srrlist = srr.filelist()
File "c:\rescepy\rescepy\srr.py", line 51, in filelist
srrinfo = rescene.info(self.filename)
File "C:\Users\Administrator\.pyenv\pyenv-win\versions\2.7.18\lib\site-packages\rescene\main.py", line 979, in info
for block in RarReader(srr_file).read_all():
File "C:\Users\Administrator\.pyenv\pyenv-win\versions\2.7.18\lib\site-packages\rescene\rar.py", line 1455, in init
raise ValueError("SFX support not on or not a RAR archive.")
ValueError: SFX support not on or not a RAR archive.
I used to have this working some time back and all was working well.
enone (guest) 15 Dec 2024 23:51
in discussion General discussion / ReScene » preprardir doesn't work with the latest winrar installers yet?
Yes iCEQB, joe Is Right The Rebuild Process Crash If Not Using WinRar Version <= 5.40 So Basically We Cannot Test Version 5.50 For Example…
Anyway Thanks For Extracting The Newer WinRar Executables With Your Powershell Script…