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We make various software at my university and it's now my job to automate the daily build installations.



Does anyone know a tool that would automate the installations? The installations are regular .exe's and they provide the standard install dialog, where you click Next, Next, ..., Finish.










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    Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.

    – Zoredache
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:08











  • It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.

    – bodacydo
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:11











  • Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.

    – Zoredache
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:16











  • Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.

    – surfasb
    Oct 27 '11 at 2:50
















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We make various software at my university and it's now my job to automate the daily build installations.



Does anyone know a tool that would automate the installations? The installations are regular .exe's and they provide the standard install dialog, where you click Next, Next, ..., Finish.










share|improve this question













put on hold as off-topic by Burgi, Ramhound, DavidPostill Jan 7 at 18:28


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  • "Questions seeking product, service, or learning material recommendations are off-topic because they become outdated quickly and attract opinion-based answers. Instead, describe your situation and the specific problem you're trying to solve. Share your research. Here are a few suggestions on how to properly ask this type of question." – Burgi, Ramhound, DavidPostill

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    Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.

    – Zoredache
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:08











  • It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.

    – bodacydo
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:11











  • Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.

    – Zoredache
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:16











  • Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.

    – surfasb
    Oct 27 '11 at 2:50














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We make various software at my university and it's now my job to automate the daily build installations.



Does anyone know a tool that would automate the installations? The installations are regular .exe's and they provide the standard install dialog, where you click Next, Next, ..., Finish.










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We make various software at my university and it's now my job to automate the daily build installations.



Does anyone know a tool that would automate the installations? The installations are regular .exe's and they provide the standard install dialog, where you click Next, Next, ..., Finish.







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  • 1





    Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.

    – Zoredache
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:08











  • It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.

    – bodacydo
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:11











  • Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.

    – Zoredache
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:16











  • Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.

    – surfasb
    Oct 27 '11 at 2:50














  • 1





    Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.

    – Zoredache
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:08











  • It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.

    – bodacydo
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:11











  • Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.

    – Zoredache
    Oct 26 '11 at 18:16











  • Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.

    – surfasb
    Oct 27 '11 at 2:50








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Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.

– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:08





Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.

– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:08













It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.

– bodacydo
Oct 26 '11 at 18:11





It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.

– bodacydo
Oct 26 '11 at 18:11













Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.

– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:16





Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.

– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:16













Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.

– surfasb
Oct 27 '11 at 2:50





Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.

– surfasb
Oct 27 '11 at 2:50










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You can try to see at Almeza MultiSet



From Almeza MultiSet features page




3) Automatic installation of any software. It is possible to create a
CD/DVD that will automatically install any sets of software on
multiple computers. For example, after Windows is installed, it is
possible to install service packs, drivers, localizations, any
software (codecs, audio players, service tools...) and configure them
automatically as well.



4) Creating a bootable disk for simultaneous unattended Windows and
software installation. It is possible to create a disk that will
install both Windows and a set of software.







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    AutoIT



    AutoIT and more specifically the AutoIT Recorder tool can record your actions. You can then convert to .exe and playback your actions on new machines.



    Pros:




    • very simple and easy to learn

    • free

    • usually works


    Cons:




    • if installer GUI changes, you have to update the recording...might be painful when you manage a lot of software installs


    Batch (.bat) Scripts



    BATch Scripts that feed in command-line arguments for silent install, such as /s or /q for silent/quiet install.



    Pros:




    • basics easy to learn

    • work natively on all windows computers


    Cons:




    • not all installers have unattended install built in / working, so it won't always work.

    • installers sometimes open additional popups, such as to install other driver software, and these may require user-intervention to agree to install

    • batch scripts can be a bit finicky and their syntax unintuitive






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      You can try to see at Almeza MultiSet



      From Almeza MultiSet features page




      3) Automatic installation of any software. It is possible to create a
      CD/DVD that will automatically install any sets of software on
      multiple computers. For example, after Windows is installed, it is
      possible to install service packs, drivers, localizations, any
      software (codecs, audio players, service tools...) and configure them
      automatically as well.



      4) Creating a bootable disk for simultaneous unattended Windows and
      software installation. It is possible to create a disk that will
      install both Windows and a set of software.







      share|improve this answer




























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        You can try to see at Almeza MultiSet



        From Almeza MultiSet features page




        3) Automatic installation of any software. It is possible to create a
        CD/DVD that will automatically install any sets of software on
        multiple computers. For example, after Windows is installed, it is
        possible to install service packs, drivers, localizations, any
        software (codecs, audio players, service tools...) and configure them
        automatically as well.



        4) Creating a bootable disk for simultaneous unattended Windows and
        software installation. It is possible to create a disk that will
        install both Windows and a set of software.







        share|improve this answer


























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          2







          You can try to see at Almeza MultiSet



          From Almeza MultiSet features page




          3) Automatic installation of any software. It is possible to create a
          CD/DVD that will automatically install any sets of software on
          multiple computers. For example, after Windows is installed, it is
          possible to install service packs, drivers, localizations, any
          software (codecs, audio players, service tools...) and configure them
          automatically as well.



          4) Creating a bootable disk for simultaneous unattended Windows and
          software installation. It is possible to create a disk that will
          install both Windows and a set of software.







          share|improve this answer













          You can try to see at Almeza MultiSet



          From Almeza MultiSet features page




          3) Automatic installation of any software. It is possible to create a
          CD/DVD that will automatically install any sets of software on
          multiple computers. For example, after Windows is installed, it is
          possible to install service packs, drivers, localizations, any
          software (codecs, audio players, service tools...) and configure them
          automatically as well.



          4) Creating a bootable disk for simultaneous unattended Windows and
          software installation. It is possible to create a disk that will
          install both Windows and a set of software.








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              AutoIT



              AutoIT and more specifically the AutoIT Recorder tool can record your actions. You can then convert to .exe and playback your actions on new machines.



              Pros:




              • very simple and easy to learn

              • free

              • usually works


              Cons:




              • if installer GUI changes, you have to update the recording...might be painful when you manage a lot of software installs


              Batch (.bat) Scripts



              BATch Scripts that feed in command-line arguments for silent install, such as /s or /q for silent/quiet install.



              Pros:




              • basics easy to learn

              • work natively on all windows computers


              Cons:




              • not all installers have unattended install built in / working, so it won't always work.

              • installers sometimes open additional popups, such as to install other driver software, and these may require user-intervention to agree to install

              • batch scripts can be a bit finicky and their syntax unintuitive






              share|improve this answer








              New contributor




              Connor is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
              Check out our Code of Conduct.

























                2














                AutoIT



                AutoIT and more specifically the AutoIT Recorder tool can record your actions. You can then convert to .exe and playback your actions on new machines.



                Pros:




                • very simple and easy to learn

                • free

                • usually works


                Cons:




                • if installer GUI changes, you have to update the recording...might be painful when you manage a lot of software installs


                Batch (.bat) Scripts



                BATch Scripts that feed in command-line arguments for silent install, such as /s or /q for silent/quiet install.



                Pros:




                • basics easy to learn

                • work natively on all windows computers


                Cons:




                • not all installers have unattended install built in / working, so it won't always work.

                • installers sometimes open additional popups, such as to install other driver software, and these may require user-intervention to agree to install

                • batch scripts can be a bit finicky and their syntax unintuitive






                share|improve this answer








                New contributor




                Connor is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
                Check out our Code of Conduct.























                  2












                  2








                  2







                  AutoIT



                  AutoIT and more specifically the AutoIT Recorder tool can record your actions. You can then convert to .exe and playback your actions on new machines.



                  Pros:




                  • very simple and easy to learn

                  • free

                  • usually works


                  Cons:




                  • if installer GUI changes, you have to update the recording...might be painful when you manage a lot of software installs


                  Batch (.bat) Scripts



                  BATch Scripts that feed in command-line arguments for silent install, such as /s or /q for silent/quiet install.



                  Pros:




                  • basics easy to learn

                  • work natively on all windows computers


                  Cons:




                  • not all installers have unattended install built in / working, so it won't always work.

                  • installers sometimes open additional popups, such as to install other driver software, and these may require user-intervention to agree to install

                  • batch scripts can be a bit finicky and their syntax unintuitive






                  share|improve this answer








                  New contributor




                  Connor is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
                  Check out our Code of Conduct.










                  AutoIT



                  AutoIT and more specifically the AutoIT Recorder tool can record your actions. You can then convert to .exe and playback your actions on new machines.



                  Pros:




                  • very simple and easy to learn

                  • free

                  • usually works


                  Cons:




                  • if installer GUI changes, you have to update the recording...might be painful when you manage a lot of software installs


                  Batch (.bat) Scripts



                  BATch Scripts that feed in command-line arguments for silent install, such as /s or /q for silent/quiet install.



                  Pros:




                  • basics easy to learn

                  • work natively on all windows computers


                  Cons:




                  • not all installers have unattended install built in / working, so it won't always work.

                  • installers sometimes open additional popups, such as to install other driver software, and these may require user-intervention to agree to install

                  • batch scripts can be a bit finicky and their syntax unintuitive







                  share|improve this answer








                  New contributor




                  Connor is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
                  Check out our Code of Conduct.









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