Multi-installers for batch installation of programs in Windows. Programs for automatic installation of programs on a computer Automatic program installer with cracks

About installation operating system Windows 10. Everything worked out for us there, we updated the drivers, it remains only to install the necessary applications. But the question is: where can I get them if there is no disk at hand?

After all, you must admit that downloading each program separately from the Web is not very convenient, and in terms of time, such a procedure is very costly. But there is a way out, it's automatic software installation online. Although many users still do not believe in such free services, believing that a huge number of viruses breed there.

There are more than 700 programs themselves. Moreover, according to the developers, their versions are constantly updated, so that the general database is always kept up to date. But there is an important point. If any application is paid, then you must buy the keys yourself, the service provides only clean trial versions.

Although the number of officially free programs available here also rolls over, so there is plenty to choose from in any option. And to get started, you need to download a small installer to your computer and run it.

At the top of the window, you can select a category. I strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the sections "TOP-100" and " must have " . But the "quiet" installation did not work for me. Still, some programs required user interaction.

Also, let me give you a useful life hack. I strongly recommend that before automatically installing programs online, first of all install a small application Unchecky. It will uncheck various additional components such as "Yandex Elements" and "Mail.ru Search" in the background.

And for some reason, some programs are installed on English language. For example, I remember exactly that for a popular antivirus, you need to additionally download a language pack. This is not very convenient.

Therefore, at this point, the review of the free InstallPack service for automatically installing programs online has come to an end. Already in the next article I will tell you about it, so, as they say, do not switch. If you have any questions, please in the comments. And now, as always, a useful video.

This article is intended for administrators and shows how to automate the process of installing programs in Windows without using global domain policies (where computers with the same software configuration are used) and without using a ready-made image with software.

I have used this approach for computers in the classroom, where each training required the same set of programs to be installed in the original configuration.

Also, this method can be useful in any other cases when you need to prepare a typical software configuration. For example, user workstations.

MSI Automatic Installation Features

The method is based on the MSI installation capabilities - programs supplied as an MSI file can be installed using the MSIEXEC program from the command line without waiting for user actions, such as clicking the button multiple times Further, that is, you can organize automatic installation – unattended installation.

Forfiles /m *.msi /c "cmd /c msiexec /qb /i @file"

You can just as easily delete these programs in a loop forfiles:

Forfiles /m *.msi /c "cmd /c msiexec /qb /x @file"

This installation method is great for computers that are not members of an AD domain, i.e. when it is not possible to automatically install programs through global policies (GPO).

To install a whole list of programs, you can prepare a folder with frequently used programs (Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, and so on) in the form of MSI files and with a batch file for installation, upon launching which all programs will be installed automatically without requiring confirmation from the user .

Installation files can be prepared on flash drives or posted online.

Features of automatic installation of some programs

.msi installation file for Adobe Flash Player

Adobe Flash Player MSI can be downloaded directly from the Adobe website: Adobe Flash Player Distribution from the Download MSI Installer link. Adobe Flash Player automatic installation command:

Msiexec /qb /i install_flash_player_18_active_x.msi

MSI installation file for Adobe Acrobat Reader

For some reason, there is no direct download of the MSI installer for Acrobat Reader on the Adobe website, but it is not difficult to get it: from the Adobe Reader for Windows page, download the installer from the link Adobe Reader 11.0 - Multilingual (MUI) installer , which is a ZIP file, and it contains , including AcroRead.msi. Copy the files ABCPY.INI, AcroRead.msi, Data1.cab and the Transforms folder to the same USB flash drive.

After that, Acrobat Reader 11 is installed from MSI in the standard way, namely by the command:

Msiexec /qb /i AcroRead.msi

AutoCAD DWG TrueView 2016

Automatic installation of AutoCAD DWG TrueView 2016 is not performed through the msi file, but is set by the keys to setup.exe (the parameters are the same as for msiexec), for example:

Setup.exe /w /t /l /qb setup.ini

However, the AutoCAD DWG TrueView 2016 installer requires DirectX RunTime. Download the directx_Jun2010_redist.exe file from the Microsoft website on the DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010) page and perform automatic installation with the command (or add the command to the program list installation batch file):

Directx_Jun2010_redist.exe /Q /T:%temp%

Programs that use Inno Setup

The Inno Setup installer provides the /SILENT and /VERYSILENT options for automatic installation, so to install programs that use it, use the installer call with these options:

nhsms-setup.exe /silent

- installation without the installation wizard, but with progress display

nhsms-setup.exe /verysilent

- installation without displaying any windows

Comparison with other methods

As a result, the capabilities of msiexec allow you to organize automatic installation of programs on a Windows computer:

• you need to prepare a flash drive with installation files and a bat installation file or put these files on a network share
• install Windows or restore from the image the same configuration for all computers
• run bat file unattend on all computers

At the same time, compared to other options for installing a set of programs - applying domain policies or restoring from an image, this method is more versatile and flexible:

• for the bat file to work, it is not required that the computers be in the AD domain - unlike the option with domain policies
• you can quickly, literally in a minute, change the list of installed programs by simply adding or removing the msi file from the folder or changing the contents - unlike the option with a ready-made image, where all programs are already installed
• you can make different sets of programs by simply preparing a few bat files

Automatic software installation

The time that the user spends searching for and installing the necessary programs, for example, when changing the operating system, can be calculated in hours. And if this is a local network with a dozen computers, then these procedures can take all day. Fortunately, there are programs in nature that can significantly reduce the duration of this process.

Such software is divided into two categories: programs for automatic installation of ready-made distributions and catalogs of applications downloaded from the Internet.

MultiSet belongs to the first category. The program uses a step-by-step recording of user actions to create an application installation script. Then, on demand or in automatic mode, it installs it on the computer.

The software arsenal also includes the functions of creating bootable media with assemblies recorded on them, including those with the operating system included.

Maestro AutoInstaller

Very similar to the previous representative of the software. Maestro AutoInstaller also records the installation and then plays it back, but it has a friendlier and cleaner interface, as well as a smaller set of additional features. The program can create distributions with application packages, but is not able to write them to disks and flash drives.

Npackd

Npackd is a powerful cataloging program. With its help, you can download and install the applications presented in the list, update and delete already installed ones, add your own programs. Software added to the Npackd repository has every chance of becoming popular, since it falls into the general directory and can be used by all its users.

DDownloads

DDownloads is another representative of the application directories, but with slightly different features. The principle of the program is based on the use of a database containing a huge list of software with a detailed description of the properties and features.

In fact, DDownloads is an information platform with the ability to download installers from official sites. True, there is also an opportunity to replenish the database with your applications, but they will not fall into the general directory, but will only be contained in the local database file.

A large number of functions and settings allow you to use the program as a repository of information and links and as a shared directory for users of your local network.

We looked at several programs that allow you to find, download and install a large number of applications automatically. Do not neglect this knowledge, since at any time you may need to reinstall the system, and with it all the necessary software. To do this, it is not at all necessary to collect a collection of installers: using MultiSet, you can write them to a boot disk along with Windows or create information base DDownloads data in the "local" to quickly find the links you need.

After reinstalling the operating system or purchasing a new computer, there are often situations when you have to spend time finding and restoring working applications. Multi-installers of programs are designed to solve this problem. They will save the user from performing routine actions, and will also help to find and install the necessary programs in a matter of minutes. With their help, you can get a working set of the most necessary utilities on a PC or laptop.

Features of programs for automatic installation of applications

As a rule, application installers include antiviruses, instant messengers, browsers, archivers, office utilities, players, graphic editors and other types of software. Some of them have a pre-installed software base with more than 700-900 utilities. Almost every multiloader provides a convenient search by category, name, rating and other parameters, as well as the ability to select the bit depth of programs.

Types of multi-installers programs

They are divided into several types:

• kits with a large software base;
• programs for creating your own assemblies.

The first type includes most of the applications in this set. They offer a choice of a huge number of popular utilities that are known to almost every user. The second category presents more flexible tools that allow you to create your own software package for further installation in automatic mode. In this case, the user can independently change the configuration of one or another utility in the kit, which allows you to restore the working environment with the previous settings. Accordingly, the first group of downloaders does not require any skills: you just need to select the desired applications. In turn, the second category of programs is aimed at administrators and advanced users.