How to automatically install a program?

[Blade of Grass]

Hey Guys,

 

I'm interested in learning how to make a batch file that can be used to automatically install a program. While I know how to start the process, how would I make it so it can answer the "user" interaction questions?

 

Thanks in advanced for the help

[majorawsome]

Is there a command to emulate the enter button? that way whenever a prompt occurs it can hit enter and continue.

[Crion]

It's not that simple.  Enterprises do it via a management suite such as Novell Zen or LANDesk.  It requires creating a custom installer that enters preset values and silently installs programs with a single click.  This usually involves you using software to record your actions for a single install and then packaging them into a custom installer.  I'm not sure if there are any free options out there that do this. 

[Blade of Grass]

It's not that simple.  Enterprises do it via a management suite such as Novell Zen or LANDesk.  It requires creating a custom installer that enters preset values and silently installs programs with a single click.  This usually involves you using software to record your actions for a single install and then packaging them into a custom installer.  I'm not sure if there are any free options out there that do this. 

And my assumption is that it would be difficult to program one using batch?

[Crion]

And my assumption is that it would be difficult to program one using batch?

Problem is that not all programs have support for an unattended install out of the box.  If they do, it's pretty easy to batch it as it usually requires an xml file with some options and then launching the installer with a /s or /q switch or something along those lines.

[Xploda]

There is something else you might be able to use though, it's something that was shortly discussed in my education.

It's called AutoIt. It allows you to program actions such as automatically clicking a button etc.

 

http://www.autoitscript.com/site/autoit/

 

Is this what you are looking for or?

[Blade of Grass]

There is something else you might be able to use though, it's something that was shortly discussed in my education.

It's called AutoIt. It allows you to program actions such as automatically clicking a button etc.

http://www.autoitscript.com/site/autoit/

Is this what you are looking for or?

Basically, yes. Thank you!

[Xploda]

Basically, yes. Thank you!

 

Glad I could help  :D