Is this Possible

[lakerguy5]

i really need a way to automate the installation of 2 programs but both of the require a password, is there a way to run a script and have it ask for the password for each program upfront in a gui and insert them automatically when it comes to that part of the installation? i am a newbie to autoit and hope that you all can lend me a hand.

thanks in advance

[SpookMeister]

Getting the passwords is the easy part.

$pass1=InputBox("Password","Enter a password for program 1","","*")
$pass2=InputBox("Password","Enter a password for program 2","","*")

Making the rest of the installations work propperly is the tougher part. The help file has some great examples.. look for the part about installing WinZip it will show you the basic ideas.

Edited November 11, 2005 by SpookMeister

[MHz]

It is possible depending on the installer used. AutoIt has the builtin capabilties for general automation.

[lakerguy5]

one of the programs is norton antivirus, after i get the password and start the install how can i have it auto insert the password and continue with the install?

[MHz]

Use WinWait() to wait for the window then use ControlSetText() or ControlSend() to insert your password into the windows edit controls. Use Au3Info to get the ClassnamesNN of the controls for creating the script..

[lakerguy5]

how do i take the data inputted at the begining and have it inserted when needed?

[Gene]

how do i take the data inputted at the begining and have it inserted when needed?

You need to read or reread the Help file references for the suggestions you have already received.

[lakerguy5]

$pass1=InputBox("Password","Enter a password for program 1","","*")

$pass2=InputBox("Password","Enter a password for program 2","","*")

i have used this. the automation works up until it asks for the password that was typed in at the beginning of the script. i have read the help file numerous times and have been searching the forum for the better part of 4 hours and still cant get it to input the data

[lakerguy5]

i am using

$serial1=InputBox("Serial","Enter Serial for Norton Antivirus","","*")

and then using Send($serial1) but still nothing

can anyone think of what i could be doing wrong?

[MHz]

I have automated Norton before and was possible to do the serial.

Here is a sample to show how the exchange of information happens.

$result = InputBox('Enter Serial', 'XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX')
Run('notepad')
WinWait('Untitled')
ControlSend('Untitled', '', 'Edit1', $result)

If the controls are hidden then you may need to use Send(), and the window would need to be active with Send().

Edited November 11, 2005 by MHz

[lakerguy5]

why would you run notepa after typing in the serial

[MHz]

It is a sample. I do not use Nortons AV now and do not have the latest version to even create a accurate solution. Notepad is a simple way to show you how I got data from the Input() to notepad. I am just showing the concept, you may need to type the script yourself to automate the registration of Nortons AV.

[lakerguy5]

i can get the input to work using notepad and have it type in the user input but still a no go under norton. could it be something with the winwait ? i am clueless as to why it will work using notepad but not norton.

[MHz]

Au3Info will give you the information on the control. If the control is hidden (not from your eyes, but Au3Info says it is), then try Send(). You may have 5 or 6 edit controls and you may need to send to each separately.

[lakerguy5]

i am kinda confused on the controls, i am just curious as to why it won't input the data, what am i missing?

[MHz]

Add this at the top of your script

Opt('TrayIconDebug', 1)

then pass your mouse over the autoIt system tray icon and see if your script is not blocked on another line.