Install an External Program thru Excel VBA codes

[sanits591]

Hi

I am trying to find a an excel VBA code which can install an external program downloaded to a folder.

I have searched around google but in vain.

Please help

 

[Michael M]

something like ?

http://www.mrexcel.com/archive/VBA/11775.html

 

[sanits591]

Thanks for the prompt response, but this is meant for running the exe file.

My requirement is, let us say, we have downloaded the exe file from net and that application requires to be installed on the hard disk with sequential message boxes like allowing the program to be installed then >next, next> next etc. and then OK for installation at the end.

I need to have these :-allowed to install message (in Vista) then next auto clicked thru vba for that particular program to get this installed.

It would be much appreciated on the above.

Thanks

 

[Michael M]

Hmm, sorry.
I'm sure it can be done, but it's a little outside my expertise.
I'm sure others can step with some more assistance.

 

[sanits591]

Please help on this.

 

[sanits591]

Please help

 

[Michael M]

As mentioned, it's outside my expertise....but I'm not sure you'll get a positive result.
I don't believe Excel VBA will allow you to "bypass" another applications install procedures to make it run the way you are requesting.

 

[CharlesChuckieCharles]

Very VIRUS LIKE
why don't you Install it once then get all the bits :- exe's, dll's, data files, registry setting and install these bits "manually" ( as in register the dlls/exe's upload the registry settings, create the folders etc.. ) through VBA

 

[sanits591]

I want to install through VBA only. I hope sendkeys shall be one of the ingredient of the code to do this, i am not getting the way out.

Please assist.

 

[Norie]

One question, why?