******************************* ** Batch Setup Release Notes ** ** Version 2.0 02/01/96 ** ******************************* Welcome to Batch Setup 2.0! This version is fully 32-bit and exploits many of the Windows 95 Common Controls. As such it will only run on Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.51 or later. Use version 1.0 of Batch setup (available on the Windows 95 CD-ROM and in the Windows 95 Resource Kit) for other versions of Windows. Please read the online help. It has information detailed information on all features available from within batch setup. *************************************************************************** NEW SINCE 1.0 : Refined UI - takes advantage of Win32 Common Controls Support for NetWare Directory Services - if preinstalled by an admin Support for 32-bit DLC - if preinstalled by an admin Improved form centering - takes the taskbar into consideration Default protocol - selectable from within the GUI New network services options Netcard resource conflict wizard options Optional component page refinements Updated help Automatic registry scanning - for upgrading over Windows 95 MRU support - Admins may pre-enter Most Recently Used locations Improved monitor color depth support Uninstallation support *************************************************************************** By running this program and answering as many or as few questions as desired, a user will help automate his or her setup. Please see the online help for instructions on running Windows 95 Setup in Batch Mode. After running this program, the .INF file created (BSETUP.INF) will be used by Windows 95 Setup and later copied to the name MSBATCH.INF. The INF file created complies with the Windows 95 Resource Kit, Appendix D. This program does not actually run Windows 95 Setup, it merely prepares the INF file for use with it. Batch Setup works for both GUI and DOS-mode upgrades. The following set of instructions indicate the suggested method for executing Batch Setup. =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= 1) Run the supplied program and answer all questions to create your customized Information file. 2) Run Windows setup and include the name (and fully qualified path) of the INF file as an argument. For example : D:\WIN95\SETUP C:\BSETUP.INF If your network supports UNC's, those can be used as well. Example : \\SERVER\SHARE\WIN95\SETUP \\SERVER2\USERS\JOEUSER\BSETUP.INF This program is not required to run Windows setup in batch-mode, only the INF file that it creates. 3) Windows Setup will then run in batch mode. If you answered all the questions on the opening screen, you will probably not have to touch your computer again until it reboots after Setup... just type 'WIN' to enter Windows 95! =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= There are a few setup messages that batch setup cannot automate. These are fully outlined in the Resource Kit, Appendix D and Chapter 5. Please see the online help and Chapters 5 and Appendix D of the Windows 95 Resource Kit for an explanation of all available settings.