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Installing a program on many PCs

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by jas03

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I have to install the same program on a lot of PC's, is there an easy way to create some kind of macro or .vbs script that will shorten the amount of work I have to do per PC?

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by pesk, mbcs, mcse, mcitp, sts

Make a batch file pointing to a network share and the executable (or download) then edit the registry entry for HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/RunOnce and insert a STRING value pointing to that batch file to run the downloaded/ networked executable. In any case, more info is required, eg, are U running a network, is it MS, what OS...etc, etc...

Must I add the normal registry disclaimer? (Backup, backup, backup?)

by jas03

all the machines are networked, and they are all running win2000.
I have a slow WAN so the networking plan wont work. I have to insert the cds, copy the content to the HD & then install the program in each pc. yes.. I know.. not the best way to do it but that is the way the program was installed before.
Thanks

by pesk, mbcs, mcse, mcitp, sts

get yourself a copy of PowerQuest Drive Image (PQDI). Installl and configure one PC then create an image of the PC to CD/DVD. Use this image instead of installing so that all PCs will have exactly the same configuration.

by jabbar

Try to use Norton Ghost : you can install the program on a Pc, then you make a copy of your HDD with Norton Ghost, and reinstall it on the other PC's

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