Is there a program?

ZiRu$ · Post by **ZiRu$** » Sat May 01, 2004 12:48 am

When i format my computer it's a real hassle to install every program over again (usually wastes a full day). What's the name of a program that will automate this process for me......i know there is a program like that cause a couple years ago in school when they set up new computers they made everyone click on this file and it installed like 10 programs (dreamweaver, flash, photoshop etc.). I want to be able to customize which programs install and where they go.....sort of like a macro, but not

Can anyone help me out?

Oh yah.....Ghosting is not what i want to do

b-man1 · Post by **b-man1** » Sat May 01, 2004 7:54 am

there are a bunch of ways to do it...

1. msi files. you can package the apps you want into msi files which will install the app with a predetermined config.

2. active directory / domain...if you happen to have a domain running at home you can push the apps out via a group policy when a pc logs in, etc.

i don't know of a program that makes it "easy" though.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Sat May 01, 2004 8:03 am

http://www.msfn.org/unattended/

Have you ever wanted a Windows XP CD that would install Windows XP by automatically putting in your name, product key, timezone and regional settings? Followed by silently installing all your favourite applications along with the latest DirectX, .Net Framework and then all the Windows Critical Updates, registry tweaks, updated drivers, and a readily patched UXTheme.dll without any user interaction whatsoever? Then this guide will show you how you can do just that!

Target Audience: Home users - who are taking up a time-consuming process of re-installing Windows, manually installing essential applications, downloading windows updates, and tweaking their OS to perfection on every re-format.

Difficulty: Requires intermediate experience on Microsoft Windows XP and a basic knowledge of how batch commands function.