Scripting installs (W2K)

[rosl0001]

I am looking for resources on scripting install for apps such as Office, Lotus Notes, Visio, etc. Is there a way to write a script that maps a drive, launces the install executable, fills out the correct field, clicks the buttons, and reboots the pc?

[mbouchard]

Rosl0001,

Using a combination of command line switches, send keys (Autoit works best IMO), and config files, you should be able to script most applications. Which method used depends on the app and what settings you want to use. For instance, with office, you can use command line arguments to get it to install unattended or use the office resouce kit to create a MST (answer file) to install and configure office. Check out http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showforum=80 which is a forum dealing with application switches.

Mike