Is it possible to get WPI to automatically install programs?

[kev_147]

I don't know if this has been bought up before, it probably has and if so I am sorry.

What I am wanting WPI to do is to be able to run WPI with some sort of parsed parameter that will tell it to automatically install a configuration called standard build or default apps or ICT Build, without the need to click on the Begin Install button.

With this functionallity it will greatly enhance an automated installation of Windows XP with WPI.

I am running WPI Lite 1.2 as my automated DVD is in a corporate environment and this suits our needs. And I haven't had a chance to look at WPI 5 yet as I am under pressure to get our automated DVD released and documented for use.

[Kelsenellenelvian]

Excerpt from the WPI manual:

Edit WPI.cmd with notepad and add whatever config you wish to be loaded when WPI loads.

Example:

WPI.hta Home

Or

WPI.hta All

Note: The variables are case sensitive.

You can also set the timer to whatever value you wish.

Example:

WPI.hta Home 30 <-- This will select all of the Home selections and set the timer to 30 seconds.

Edited June 23, 2006 by Kelsenellenelvian

[kev_147]

Sorry to keep asking silly questions, but do you have to have the timer enabled for WPI to start automatically installing apps or can you just type WPI.HTA Home for it to automatically install all the apps within the Home configuration instantly?

Also I take it with the timer option on you don't need to press begin install button, but what if the timer option was disabled?

[Kelsenellenelvian]

You need the timer enabled.

[kev_147]

Thanks 4 your help Kel,

hope I can call you that :-)

[Kelsenellenelvian]

Kel is fine.