I know its not unattended but

[fillalph]

I would like to add some code to allow me to choose if I want to install some software. For instance, if the computer is at home, I don't need a firewall because I have a router, but at university I don't have a router and want to run zone alarm.

I was going to use choice to do this, but it isn't available for winxp.

Can someone help me with this thanks.

(basically something like echo do you want to install zone alarm? yes or no)

]Bonkers[

[b0r3d]

I guess i could write a program for you that would execute a different batch file for each program depending on which ones you selected... unless anyone else has an easier way?

[fillalph]

So there isn't a way to incorporate that into a batch eh? Would it be possible to add a vbs to do it? (I know aaronxp used a vbs to eject the cd tray).

]Bonkers[

b0r3d: Only do it if you have time and it won't be too much of a problem for you.

[b0r3d]

you can basically put anything in your batch. You just throw the progrms you want to run in the run once section of the winnt.sif file.

The way i am thinking is ...

Me develop a small little program that you execute at the end your windows install, using your winnt.sif file. This program will have a little check box for all the programs that you have on your cd, and you simply click which ones you want to install. That in turn, will run a separate batch file per application, installing that application.

It seems like a long way round, but it'll work.

[Aaron]

You might be able to use a selection of commands such as 'goto', 'if' and get it to ask you yes/no options. If Yes, goto this section, if no, skip this section. It can be done I think, but haven't done it myself.

[b0r3d]

*remembers back to batch school*

Yeah, that could be done. And i could be your man to do it!

[b0r3d]

The Choice command would be perfect for this little project, but sadly, its not supported in windows XP.

[OGreenOLeaf]

you could make alittle VB program that lists all the programs, and if checked calls a certain batch file for each one

[fillalph]

You might be able to use a selection of commands such as 'goto', 'if' and get it to ask you yes/no options. If Yes, goto this section, if no, skip this section. It can be done I think, but haven't done it myself.

I prefer this over a small vb program, because I can't really code well in VB. "Hello World" is good for me

I will see what I can come up with.

]Bonkers[

[fillalph]

I was looking at the commands, but the thing I can't figure out is how to set the variable. http://siri.akershus-f.kommune.no/dos/dos_lives_on.htm. How do I set that up?

]Bonkers[

[fillalph]

:BEGIN

Set /p %install%=Do you wish to install Zone Alarm Pro 4.0O(Y/N) :

If %install%==Y Goto YES

If %install%==N GOTO NO

Echo Please either say Y or N

GOTO Begin

:Yes

ECHO Installing Zone Alarm Pro 4.0.123.012

ECHO Please Wait...

Start /wait %systemdrive%\installs\Z_Alarm\zapsetup.exe /s /noreboot

Goto END

:NO

ECHO You chose not to install Zone Alarm Pro 4.0

ECHO Now continuing with installation

Goto END

:END

Will that work, any suggestions?

[b0r3d]

To test it, just whack echo commands in the install parts, and run it.

[b0r3d]

btw, i'd be happy to make you a small little vb program if you prefer that to dos commands.

If your interested, just ICQ me. 21799755

[fillalph]

Nah, thanks b0r3d, but I got the batch to work!

The only change I needed to do was change

Set /p %install%=Do you wish to install Zone Alarm Pro 4.0O(Y/N):

to

Set /p install=Do you wish to install Zone Alarm Pro 4.0O(Y/N) :

[b0r3d]

npz