Install all your softwares in one go

After reinstalling windows it takes a considerable amount of time to install all favourite software, one by one. In the past I have used batch scripts, which make use of the silent installation feature of many modern day installers. It wasn't such a time consuming task to do some scripting and take a break to let it finish all the installation.

Sample batch Script

ECHO Installing acrobat Reader 7.0
"%CDROM%\software\Acrobat Reader 7.0\Adobe Reader 7.0.msi" /qb

Echo Installing Shockwave and Flash Player
Echo Please Wait.....
Copy "%CDROM%\software\ShockWave And Flash Player\mms.cfg" %Systemroot%\system32
"%CDROM%\Software\ShockWave And Flash Player\mm_fl_sw_installer.msi" /qb

Echo Installing Microsoft .NET Framework
"%CDROM%\software\Microsoft .NET FrameWork\netfx.msi" /qb

Echo Installing MSN Messenger 7
"%CDROM%\Software\MSN 7\MsnMsgs.msi" IAGREE="Yes" ADDEXPLORERTOOLBAR="" SETSEARCHENGINE="" SETHOMEPAGE="" /qb-

I love this method because it doesn't involve fancy GUI screens and TOS.

There are other solutions which automate the process, such as "windows post installer" from http://www.wpiw.net/ and "Wihu" from http://www.kalytta.com/wihu.php. Note that Wihu is discontinued now. Both of these GUI based installers also need some technical knowledge as they require scripting to customise to your taste.

Therefore its not the solution for the average users. So what's the solution?

Ninite comes to your rescue. This wonderful service helps you save a lot of your valuable time. Just go to Ninite website and select your favorite software and click the "Get Installer" Button to install the all-in-one installer of your favorite software.

URL: http://ninite.com/

Enjoy!