EASY VB quesion for the VB gurus.

[JackBurton]

Ok guys, I need to create a VB script that will give me the option to run and not run an exe file. For instance, I'd like it to say "Would you like to install such and such?" And depending on the answer, it will run an exe with a -s switch or if the person chooses "no," it will just end. I can do this with a batch file, but I want it to look cool. Also, I have NO idea how to code in VB, so little things like this, I have no idea where to start. Anyone here have a quick template that they can put up that I can go off?

Thanks!

 

[agnitrate]

You don't need VB. Here is a program called AutoIt that will perform windows scripting. It's extremely easy to learn and I use just what you describe in my Windows installs to customize the machine.

Check it out here

-silver

 

[SelArom]

if you're using .NET you could use this
If (user wants to install blah blah) then
System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("c:\folder\blah.exe -s")
else
(do something else)
end if

I THINK that's correct. worth a try

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: agnitrate
You don't need VB. Here is a program called AutoIt that will perform windows scripting. It's extremely easy to learn and I use just what you describe in my Windows installs to customize the machine.

Check it out here

-silver

You're awesome man! THANKS!

Originally posted by: SelArom
if you're using .NET you could use this
If (user wants to install blah blah) then
System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("c:\folder\blah.exe -s")
else
(do something else)
end if

I THINK that's correct. worth a try

Thanks SelArom! I can always uses the VB code. As a matter of fact, I need to hit the books and study up on VB. A little VB never hurt anyone.