Rjmcdonn said:
Does anyone know how to perform a silent install of a XP
patch (ie. Q810565)?
Hi
Q810565_WXP_SP2_x86_ENU.exe /? will give you this help dialog:
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Q810565 Setup
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UPDATE [-u] [-f] [-n] [-o] [-z] [-q] [-l]
-u Unattended mode
-f Force other programs to close when the computer shuts down
-n Do not back up files for uninstall
-o Overwrite OEM files without prompting
-z Do not restart when installation is complete
-q Quiet mode (no user interaction)
-l List installed hotfixes
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OK
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Using Q810565_WXP_SP2_x86_ENU.exe -u -q -n -z
you will get an unattended, silent install that does not make backup files (but
then you can't uninstall the update), and does not reboot.
Also note that 810565 is included in "Update Rollup 1 for Windows XP", silent
switches for this one is found here (same as above):
Update Rollup 1 for Windows XP Is Available
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826939