Would it be possible to make a AutoIt script?

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Would it be possible to make a AutoIt script, that could install any application silently?

There is a lot of application installers that uses same dialogs always. Maybe those can be identified with AutoIt script without hard coding for each application. I could start to develop that kind of script, but I need some assistance and professional opinions before I start planning the script.

Or would it be completely waste of my time?

Edited October 11, 2007 by puntoMX

[MHz]

Would it be possible to make a AutoIt script, that could install any application silently?

Silently No as installers are too diverse in their methods. Automated Yes, based on common installers only.

There is a lot of application installers that uses same dialogs always. Maybe those can be identified with AutoIt script without hard coding for each application. I could start to develop that kind of script, but I need some assistance and professional opinions before I start planning the script.

Or would it be completely waste of my time?

It is unlikely that you can cover for every unexpected scenario but you can do most. Sure AutoIt can do things based on logic so creating your concept is not impossible at all. i have done something similar in the past for something to tinker with and it worked ok for it's minor test but unless it does 100% of installations, then I would rather concentrate on a concept that does offer that 100% success rate.

I, myself use script templates to make installation scripts quick without repeating similar code over and over. SendToA3X creates the scripts based off templates. Some script examples can be viewed here.