Need help in scripting for an application

[Gmaster123]

Hello guys,

I hope some one can help me with this issue. Actually I am new to this Autoitscript tool and need a help. I have to script for an application using the below scenarios.

Scenario1- Installing the application.

Let say I have an Exe file (ex: Google Web Accelerator)

Using this Autoit tool i need to install that exe file in my PC

Scenario2- Uninstalling the application

Same as the above, as I need to uninstall the application using this tool by scripting.

The problem is that the application file is in "Msi" extention When I try to use the Run command to launch that application, I am getting an error saying unable to execute the external programcan some one plese suggest how to launch the file which is in "MSI" Extention. At least if you have some sample script it would be great. I can manage with that.

Your comments will be more appreciable

Thanks in advance

Edited February 1, 2006 by Gmaster123

[Xenobiologist]

Hi,

maybe you can come up with :

#include <Process.au3>
;#NoTrayIcon
Run(@ComSpec & " /c " & "c:\Downloads\TheMSIFile.msi" , "", @SW_HIDE)

Hope the helps, although your post is very old.

So long,

Mega

[Xenobiologist]

Hi,

maybe you can come up with :

#include <Process.au3>
;#NoTrayIcon
Run(@ComSpec & " /c " & "c:\Downloads\TheMSIFile.msi" , "", @SW_HIDE)

Hope the helps, although your post is very old.

So long,

Mega

Hmmh, also found that

http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=20674

So long,

Mega

[mikidutza]

Hello guys,

I hope some one can help me with this issue. Actually I am new to this Autoitscript tool and need a help. I have to script for an application using the below scenarios.

Scenario1- Installing the application.

Let say I have an Exe file (ex: Google Web Accelerator)

Using this Autoit tool i need to install that exe file in my PC

Scenario2- Uninstalling the application

Same as the above, as I need to uninstall the application using this tool by scripting.

The problem is that the application file is in "Msi" extention When I try to use the Run command to launch that application, I am getting an error saying unable to execute the external programcan some one plese suggest how to launch the file which is in "MSI" Extention. At least if you have some sample script it would be great. I can manage with that.

Your comments will be more appreciable

i dont thinc msi extension is accepted but you can try say:

run("somethinc.bat")

and bat file :

start "your file"

Thanks in advance

[MHz]

You can automate the install by running the MSI like below:

Run('msiexec /i "path to your msi\file.msi"')

Then I would recommend a loop with WinExists that can handle either Install or UnInstall.

Here is a working proof of concept using BootVis v1.3.37

$msi = 'BootVis v1.3.37.msi'
$pid = Run('msiexec /i "' & @ScriptDir & '\' & $msi & '"')
$title = 'Microsoft Bootvis'

Do
    Select
        Case WinExists($title, 'Re&move Microsoft Bootvis')
            ControlCommand($title, 'Re&move Microsoft Bootvis', 'Button4', 'Check')
            ControlClick($title, 'Re&move Microsoft Bootvis', 'Button1')
        Case WinExists($title, 'Welcome to the Microsoft Bootvis Setup')
            ControlClick($title, 'Welcome to the Microsoft Bootvis Setup', 'Button1')
        Case WinExists($title, 'License Agreement')
            ControlClick($title, 'License Agreement', 'Button3')
            ControlClick($title, 'License Agreement', 'Button6')
        Case WinExists($title, 'Select Installation Folder')
            ControlClick($title, 'Select Installation Folder', 'Button1')
        Case WinExists($title, 'Confirm Installation')
            ControlClick($title, 'Confirm Installation', 'Button1')
        Case WinExists($title, 'Installation Complete')
            ControlClick($title, 'Installation Complete', 'Button1')
        Case Else
            Sleep(250)
    EndSelect
    Sleep(100)
Until Not ProcessExists($pid)