Learning to create CAT files

[infidelmike]

I done a lot of searching on MSFN and the internet for any documentation on how to create CAT files for unattended installs.

The only thing I have discovered is that I need to use makecat.exe and mscat32.dll.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks.

[Worf]

Here you Go m8. You will find mscat32.dll in your System32 folder.

Here is a link which explains how to use MakeCat.exe

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa741204(VS.85).aspx

MakeCat.Exe

Edited September 11, 2008 by Worf

[infidelmike]

Thanks, but I guess I should explain more. I was able to get makecat.exe and mscat32.dll.

What I am looking for is documentation on the details. What do I need to do to create the catalog files.

I imagine from reading the files inside of a catalog that there is much to be learned to create the .inf and others files,

to convert a .CAB or a KB executable to a .CAT. Unless I am completely misunderstanding the process and the makecat.exe does it all for you.

I have a Unix/Linux background so I'm not afraid to read docs or create and edit text files. I'm just having trouble finding out where to start.

[infidelmike]

I believe I found the answer myself. I misunderstood the purpose of the .CAT file. I did more searching since my previous post and happened upon an explanation that answered my question.

Thanks