[SOLVED] Silent install exe files in a folder with a batch file

Silent install exe files in a folder with a batch file

I am trying to make a simple batch file that finds an exe file in a folder and does a silent install of it. So far I have been unsuccessful with this:

for /r "%CD%\folder1\folder2\" %%a in (*.exe /sPB) do start "" "%%~fa"

Of course this gives me the error:

Windows cannot find 'E:\folder1\folder2\sPB'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.

I know that the general command for the silent install would be something like:

mysoftware.exe /sPB

So where should I place the "silent install flags"? I realize that I should not put it after *.exe.

Solution

Based on the fact you should know the location of your installer without the need to do a recursive search under folder1\folder2, I'd suggest:

@Echo Off
CD /D "folder1\folder2" 2>Nul || Exit /B
For %%A In (AcroRdr*.exe) Do Start "" "%%A" /sPB /rs /msi

Although the method of installation should be the same either way:

For /R "folder1\folder2" %%A In (*.exe) Do Start "" "%%A" /sPB