Automating Software Installation with AutoIt

[Stuart McLachlan]

From a discussion that started in PB for Windows:

https://forum.powerbasic.com/forum/user-to-user-discussions/powerbasic-for-windows/819529-automate-application-installation#post819529

Howdy, Stuart!

Thanks for the suggestion. I've not used AutoIt before but on a quick read, it appears that I can create an installation script for apps like Everything then save the script as an EXE to run on a user's PC. AutoIt does not have to be installed on the user's PC. Sounds good.

I'd much rather go with a time-tested solution than have to write my own!

I'll give it a try and post the results.

This script compiled with Aut2exe.exe works for me.

#include <Constants.au3>

_Everything()
Exit
; Finished!

Func _Everything()
    Local $iAnswer = MsgBox(BitOR($MB_YESNO, $MB_SYSTEMMODAL), "Everything Installer", "This script will instal Everything.  Do you want to run it?")
    If $iAnswer = $IDNO Then
        MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "AutoIt", "OK.  Bye!")
        Return
    EndIf

    ; Run Everything Installer
    ;Title,Unique Text: All pages have the same Title, look for unique text on each wizard page
    Run("Everything-1.4.1.1022.x64-Setup.exe")
    WinWaitActive("Everything Setup","select the language",2) ;initial language selection - accept default English US
    Send("{ENTER}")
    WinWaitActive("Everything Setup","License Agreement",2)
    Send("{ENTER}") ;Accept
    WinWaitActive("Everything Setup","Choose Install Location",2)
    Send("!n") ;Next (Alt N)- accept default
    WinWaitActive("Everything Setup","Settings and data location",2) ;Installation Options
    Send("!n")    ;Next  (Alt N) - accept defaults
    WinWaitActive("Everything Setup","Check for updates on startup",2) ;Additional install Options
    Send("!i")
    WinWaitActive("Everything Setup","Completing Everything Setup",2) ;Finish
    Send("!r")  ;Toggle OFF "Run Everything
    Send("!f")  ;Finish
EndFunc