Looking To Learn How To Install Software Using .Bat Files

[AGame20]

Hey Guys,

I've been doing help desk for awhile, and the company I recently started working for had been using .bat files to do silent installations and make life easier. I've been responsible for the installs lately, and some of the files are outdated or I need to create new ones. i've never created them, and would like to learn how. Doing a google search gave me a bunch of different ones that kind of confused me more. If anybody has a solid link to a good how to for beginners or can help, feel free to let me know, as I'm looking to learn. Thanks for your time.

 

[Dude]

Have a look here

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/78083-batch-files-create-menu-execute-commands.html

 

[AGame20]

Thank Dude, I'll definitely check that out now, much appreciated.

 

[AGame20]

Seems like more basic commads and creating menus, any more suggestions? I'd really appreciate it, thanks!

 

[A Guy]

If you want to use a program, have a look at Silent Install Builder

Silent Install Builder

You can also look into AutoIt - AutoItScript , they have lots of sample scripts and a forum.

A Guy

 

[CC445]

I would recommend creating a folder for your installer and files before doing this.
Once you've done that, try this code:

 [USER=353699]echo[/USER] off
echo This will install (insert program name here)
pause
cls
echo Installing...
mkdir "folder the files will be installed in"
copy "insert file you want to copy here" "insert destination folder (the one that you specified earlier) here" /h /q /s
rem Copy and paste the "copy" command for each file you want to install.
echo All done!
pause

Here are some useful arguments you can use for your copy command:

/g - Show the percentage of files being copied
/h - Copy hidden files.
/p - Asks the user for confirmation before installing files.
/q - Quiet mode.
/s - Include subdirectories.
/v - Verify files.

I hope this helps you!

 

[samuria]

As suggested autoitis one of the best as you can build a stand alone exe with bat files they can be read/altered the other thing with autoit is there is a recorder so you can record what you want to do and it will write the script for you. It has so many functions you cant run with just a batch file