simple silent install question...

atfpodcast · 2nd July 2014, 10:25

Now in this silent install it basically installs the files to the proper directories with out user input? It would be visual and then when the install is done its ready to go?

jpderuiter · 2nd July 2014, 11:02

http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Docs/Chapter4.html#4.12

atfpodcast · 2nd July 2014, 11:10

Im so new to this its not making sense. How can I show a installer installing with out the user input?

jpderuiter · 2nd July 2014, 12:18

If you're new I suggest you first take your time to read through the manual, and try some examples to get used to NSIS (there is actually a Silent install example).
Copying and pasting code from others won't do you any good when your installer becomes more complicated.
When you're more confident with NSIS, the Silent install chapter I mentioned above should be clear enough.

atfpodcast · 2nd July 2014, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpderuiter

If you're new I suggest you first take your time to read through the manual, and try some examples to get used to NSIS (there is actually a Silent install example).
Copying and pasting code from others won't do you any good when your installer becomes more complicated.
When you're more confident with NSIS, the Silent install chapter I mentioned above should be clear enough.

I been but the silent example and the docs do not have pictures to help explain what it would do. I want a install the user does not have to input but can see it installing.

jpderuiter · 2nd July 2014, 22:18

Aha.
So you can't use a Silent install.
What you can do is only use an instfiles page.
Or skip the other pages if you want these pages in your script (in case the installer is not run in 'silent' mode).
See:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=218802

atfpodcast · 2nd July 2014, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpderuiter

Aha.
So you can't use a Silent install.
What you can do is only use an instfiles page.
Or skip the other pages if you want these pages in your script (in case the installer is not run in 'silent' mode).
See:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=218802

It would basically be like installing add on and they just run the exe and watch it install and bam its done. hands free.

Or would it be better for it to say this program will install this add on do you wish to continue or abort?

atfpodcast · 3rd July 2014, 08:42

I got it to work on my own. I just removed the directory page.

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2nd July 2014, 11:02	#2
jpderuiter Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 672	http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Docs/Chapter4.html#4.12

2nd July 2014, 11:10	#3
atfpodcast Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 30	Im so new to this its not making sense. How can I show a installer installing with out the user input?

2nd July 2014, 12:18	#4
jpderuiter Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 672	If you're new I suggest you first take your time to read through the manual, and try some examples to get used to NSIS (there is actually a Silent install example). Copying and pasting code from others won't do you any good when your installer becomes more complicated. When you're more confident with NSIS, the Silent install chapter I mentioned above should be clear enough.

2nd July 2014, 22:18	#6
jpderuiter Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 672	Aha. So you can't use a Silent install. What you can do is only use an instfiles page. Or skip the other pages if you want these pages in your script (in case the installer is not run in 'silent' mode). See: http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=218802

3rd July 2014, 08:42	#8
atfpodcast Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 30	I got it to work on my own. I just removed the directory page.