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** Batch Setup Release Notes **
** Version 2.0 02/01/96 **
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.