Automate Software Installs ?

[nwembly]

Hey, what's up everyone....

I hope one of you can help me out ?

I want to be able to install software (no particular app) on a computer (WIN XP, etc) one app at a time (the normal way).

However you all know that during the install process it asks you all these stupid questions: where you want it installed, what part

of the software you want installed, do you want to do a typical install or custom, etc.

So, to get to the point of my question.... how do I create an "answer file" if you will, that will auto answer these questions.

So basically predefine the install process with out having to sit at the computer and answer all these questions; automate it essentially ?

Any one have any ideas ?

Thanks,

nwembly

[Beresford]

http://unattended.msfn.org/unattended.xp/page/list/switch/

http://www.appdeploy.com/software/

Above are links to do silent installs for common applications.

Example:

You want to install Firefox silently.

Start -> Run -> cmd

firefox.exe -ms

[lqs_lfzz]

Ha, I just want to study AutoIt, it's a powerful automation software. I think it can help you.

[MHz]

I use AutoIt for just about everything. I use silent install if switches if available for ease and automate when needed.

Here are some links for you to browse

AutoIt3

Scite4AutoIt3

CMenu

SendToA3X

If you want to record an AutoIt script then look at AutoItMacroGenerator in Scite4AutoIt3. While using AutoItMacroGenerator, click on the window title to record to WinWait and then click the button or other control to add the function to continue. Just that easy. Good luck.