.bat files

[Duki]

Hey guys,

Could someone show me how to write a batch file to install software? I just need something very basic that, when run, will auto install the software.

I know it isn't that hard, but I don't know how. :(
thanks!

[DarkRubicant]

Why not post this in the programmers forum? I know you know this as you've been around the site for awhile.

[Duki]

well, considering it's more pertaining to DOS....

[DimaYasny]

installing windows software with a .bat? you would need to find the actual setup switches to make it a silent install, and those are product specific

[thunderstorm98]

Why not you use Autorun.inf (Setup Information) it will Auto Execute the Setup.exe.

[DimaYasny]

but that way unattended or scripted setup will not work

[thunderstorm98]

For more Configuration also can setup a .ini file for it.

[Duki]

I have a .ini file setup that does a complete installation with no user intervention. I need a way to run the link through a script though.

[Agita]

This random link might help

http://www.leeos.com/infdoc.html

I don't completely understand it myself, just in theory.

Hope it helps

[thunderstorm98]

Also you can link .bat (MS-DOS Batch Script) through Autorun.inf File.

[Duki]

I understand how to make the script autorun, but I need help writing it.
Thanks though

[Agita]

yep, that really depends on the program. Just a double click silent install?

[iamthwee]

Seriously, if you are using a big microsoft products i.e, office, outlook, autocad etc, just fire them off from the msi installers and call the relevant switches.

It really is that simple.

[jbennet]

? you would need to find the actual setup switches to make it a silent install, and those are product specific

Not really. Most MSI packages use a standard set of switches (i wrote a bat file to install all MS hotfixes post SP2)I understand how to make the script autorun, but I need help writing it.

Thanks though

you just write the DOS commands, one to a line (as if you were hitting enter. Thats it)

[Duki]

I don't know which DOS commands to use though :( i r newb, i know.

[jbennet]

c:/pathtoinstaller/setup.exe
c:/pathtoinstaller2/setup.exe

etc...

something like that

[Duki]

I've done that, and saved it as a .bat file. Didn't work though.