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Create batch file, automatically install drivers

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by chai714

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I work with Dell desktops/laptops daily and reimaging them is a frequent task. Can someone tell me how to create a batch file so that I can automatically install all drivers with a single click?

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by robo_dev

You could create an MSI package for each machine, and then run it to install.

Of course you would have to build one for each machine type, and rebuild the msi every time a new set of drivers were released.

by chai714

Thank you for the reply.

Which software do you recommend to do this? Does it require extensive programming knowledge?

by robo_dev

Probably easier than batch file programming.

But you can make it as complex as you want.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Installation_(computer_programs)

Makemsi
http://dennisbareis.com/makemsi.htm

Macrovision admin studio
http://www.macrovision.com/promolanding/6950.htm?lead_source=AS_ADW_LP2_NAQ306
(Macrovision makes that package we all know and love called Installshield)

package builder
http://www.emco.is/msi_package_builder/features.html

http://www.advancedinstaller.com/

by ic-it

Then why not just periodically update the image?

by chai714

I not the person that creates the image and that person seems to not really think it's important. I'm the frustrated grunt, trying to make my life easier ; )

But thank you for your suggestion.

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