Create a batch file to silent install multiple progams

[narender]

Hi everyone.
First of all i would like a congratulate and thanks Raymond for publicly releasing X-Ray. I am not a programmer but i want to be one some day.
I want to create a batch file(*.bat) that can auto install some of my programs from my CD silently. Actually i own a cyber-cafe and i format my computers once a week. After formatting and re-installing XP, i install some programs like Adobe reader 10.1.1, Google Chrome, Microsoft Office 2003, File formats converter, google chrome, mozilla firefox which you know is a necessity for a cyber cafe user. Installing a program one by one takes a lot of time and somehow frustrating. So i want it to be automated. I am posting a screen-shot so that it would be easy for you to figure out the issue.
Note:- 1. The CD drive letters are not same for each and every machine.
2. I want silent install please. Should i use /s or something like this?

office.jpg

If anyone would like to help kindly post the required solution. If for ease of writing command, i can rename the files accordingly.

Thanks and Regards
Narender

[Raymond]

Although this does not answer your question, but a system image would probably be your best solution.
All it takes is a few minutes to restore everything to the state it was when you created the image.

[hellnoire]

Either a System Image or use Ninite would be my suggestion for some of the apps, and then install the rest yourself.

[hal9000]

The Windows Post-Install Wizard (WPI for short) may be what you're looking for. Very configurable it is too...

[blaster2001]

Hi everyone.
First of all i would like a congratulate and thanks Raymond for publicly releasing X-Ray. I am not a programmer but i want to be one some day.
I want to create a batch file(*.bat) that can auto install some of my programs from my CD silently. Actually i own a cyber-cafe and i format my computers once a week. After formatting and re-installing XP, i install some programs like Adobe reader 10.1.1, Google Chrome, Microsoft Office 2003, File formats converter, google chrome, mozilla firefox which you know is a necessity for a cyber cafe user. Installing a program one by one takes a lot of time and somehow frustrating. So i want it to be automated. I am posting a screen-shot so that it would be easy for you to figure out the issue.
Note:- 1. The CD drive letters are not same for each and every machine.
2. I want silent install please. Should i use /s or something like this?

office.jpg

If anyone would like to help kindly post the required solution. If for ease of writing command, i can rename the files accordingly.

Thanks and Regards
Narender

I think using Windows Automated Installation Kit would help, just look around the web for tutorials.

[narender]

thanks everyone for reply but sorry it was not what i was looking for
@Raymond The imaging trick will not work as every machine is having different configuration. I tried it by Norton Ghost too.
@hellnoire Ninite will consume a lot of bandwidth....
@hal9000 Yes i know about WPI but actually the problem is that i cant do it. I have some restrictions too. It don't means i am not capable of it..Anyhow thanks

[Raymond]

You will have to create an image for every computer. It will be much easier and faster.
Another alternative is to use snapshot software such as Returnil or Shadow Defender where a reboot is all it takes to go back to the original state.

[hellnoire]

@hellnoire Ninite will consume a lot of bandwidth....

True... that is the biggest problem right there.

But if you've got a fast enough line with a high enough cap, it is worth investing in, even if it's for one or two programs.

Another option is make a stock image and reset SID. You'd use Sysprep... here's a tutorial for you. I've not done that yet, though I've done some reading into it with school. That should do what you need it to.

[dogskool]

You will have to create an image for every computer. It will be much easier and faster.
Another alternative is to use snapshot software such as Returnil or Shadow Defender where a reboot is all it takes to go back to the original state.

Microsoft had Steady State for free, they discontinued it last year, but it can still be found. I have used it with great success, a reboot restores the system to a reconfigured state.

Also Faronics Deep Freeze, but might be to expensive for a entire cafe.

[narender]

Sorry i am reviving an old thread but please don't give me an infraction as i have found a perfect solution for this problem. I think this might help other people too.

@echo off
start /wait "" firefox.msi /passive
start /wait "" adobereader.exe /sPB /msi /norestart ALLUSERS=1 EULA_ACCEPT=YES
start /wait "" office.exe
start /wait "" chrome.exe
start /wait "" fileformatconverter.exe /quiet

I got to use this and all done. My problem is finished.
Thanks to : http://www.allenware.com/icsw/icswref.htm#WaitsProcess