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Hi,

I have a question relating to the Windows XP update/patches.

I have about 15 I need to install on any new computer that I build (for my employer, a department store). It is a very tedious process, which I have 'streamlined` into a semi-automated batch file. The problem is that after each patch is installed, I have to tell the setup wizard "Do not restart" or click "No": I do not wish to restart now.

I am wondering if there are some command line parameters I can pass to the setup wizard to avoid having to do this everytime; is there a way of scripting a batch of patches together?

I have noticed on same name brand computers that during setup they actually apply a whole number of patches at one time, and then restart at the end. That is what I want to achieve.

Does someone know how?

Thanks in advance ;-).
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S+u said:
I have a question relating to the Windows XP update/patches.

I have about 15 I need to install on any new computer that I build
(for my employer, a department store). It is a very tedious process,
which I have 'streamlined` into a semi-automated batch file. The
problem is that after each patch is installed, I have to tell the
setup wizard "Do not restart" or click "No": I do not wish to restart
now.

I am wondering if there are some command line parameters I can pass
to the setup wizard to avoid having to do this everytime; is there a
way of scripting a batch of patches together?

I have noticed on same name brand computers that during setup they
actually apply a whole number of patches at one time, and then
restart at the end. That is what I want to achieve.

Does someone know how?
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There are command line switches.. Many of them.
For most, adding /u /z as the switches does the trick. For others it is
/q /r:n.

Or, you can look at these places for a better way to do your setups:

http://unattended.msfn.org

and / or

http://unattended.sourceforge.net
 
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