Nero.Jacinth Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Like the title says, I am looking for a simple way to integrate software installation into the windows installation disc. I am tired of installing windows, then going through and installing 40 different programs; half of which ask me to restart. I have looked all over the internet, and the only place that looks even remotely close to what I want is at MSFN.com. But their guide is way too complicated, I don't know how to write a batch file or a runonceex.cmd. Any help is immensely appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero.Jacinth Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 And I am more than willing to learn how to write a batch file, I just don't know where to go to do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiveTurkey Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Maybe this isn't the direction you're wanting to go, but why not a product like Symantec Ghost? I use it both at work and at home. At home, I get my machine just right, take a backup image, and then always have a good, working, fresh install of Windows to fall back on. At work we do the same but sysprep it so we can deploy the same image on multiple machines. You can certainly do a lot to script a bunch of apps, but it gets really tricky (as you might imagine) as you start stacking a lot of apps and factor in required restarts. It can be done, but I don't know that the result is worth the effort. My $0.02. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thespin Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Ghost works for me too ... backup ... restore ... keep it simple ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterzero Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showforum=132 You can use Nlite to add programs on, even make your own simple ones. I have about 20 common programs done this way, and they install silently with no reboots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMoose Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 I read through that forum a few times, but i didnt see an area where you can select to install to a specific path. Also, im not quite sure if i understand how this makes them promptless installs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterzero Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 I read through that forum a few times, but i didnt see an area where you can select to install to a specific path. Also, im not quite sure if i understand how this makes them promptless installs? The add ons install to the default directories, etc. The ini file in the cabs allows the use of switches to install the program so you can make the software install silently. Just look at the examples in the forum or download an addon to check it out. Its really the simplest way to install common software if you don't mind the defaults and if you find doing things like runonce too difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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