An app that records/plays program installs?

[Dario D.]

Hi, all.
Is there an app that records program installs (and misc Windows settings changes), and lets you run them on another computer? Let's say I build 2 identical computers, and install stuff on one... Now, is there a way to record what I did, and do the SAME thing on the other?

Thanks!

 

[Demon10000]

They are expensive.

On the cheap, you could get something like Advanced Installer. I believe that allows you to take before and after snapshots.

Big names are Wise Package Studio and Install Shield.

 

[vitalym]

Doesn't Revo Uninstaller do this?

 

[gimp]

Doesn't Revo Uninstaller do this?

yes, but I don't believe it will allow you to reinstall on a new machine.

 

[l3ender]

I would say your best bet is some sort of imaging software. I've used Acronis True Image in the past and it's worked quite well for me.

 

[W.Feather]

if the machines are identicle why not just image the completed one ?

 

[Dario D.]

if the machines are identicle why not just image the completed one ?

Each Windows install carries its own licensing info, so...

Btw, thanks for the suggestions so far, all.

 

[Archmage]

So use the imaging technique, and then change the licensing information?

 

[Dario D.]

If it's as simple as putting in a new Windows serial, that should work, but I'm still trying to figure out where Compaq puts their Windows serials.

Update: okay, looks like the key can be dug out of the registry, using a special program (otherwise, it's encrypted).

I'll try that! (I do use TrueImage) Thanks, all.

 

[W.Feather]

was going to tell ya just to change the seriel's, ... had a program a while ago that found it, guess you found one thouhg