I have made a Unatteded install CD that just has SP1, all the hotfixes, drivers. That's fine for me. What I would like to know is if there is a way to make an Apps install CD using cmd files or runonce or what ever the case my be. And if that is possible, is it possible to have it auto run. I have seen the Simple 2 CD Method, and I can't get it right. So I am looking for alternatives. I have a lot of apps I want to install that would require up to 3-4 disc. Possible? Any help would be appreciated.

Create a file Autorun.inf



Create a file autoinst.bat



I'm not quite sure if batch files can be called from the autorun.inf.
If not get the app DocStart.exe from this freeware autorun suite.
It's german but the call of DocStart.exe is quite simple.
For example:

[Autorun]
open = DocStart.exe StartBatch.bat

Or

[Autorun]
open=DocStart.exe StartDocument.doc

It basically opens a file with it's associated application.

ps I'm working on a nice menu driven modular installer. Might be ready on monday or tuesday.

OK so this is a kinda old post but....
I had the same idea in mind, create an install disc with just sp2 and hot fix`s and then have a seperate disc for apps to be installed at a later date.
I quickly gave up trying to run a cmd batch file with autorun, what i did was got a hold of a batch compiler (Batch File Compiler v5.1 to be exact) took my cmd batch and turned it into a .exe which of course runs just fine with auto run.
Only down side is the EU interface is kinda blah, anyone know a better way to set this up?
I tried using cmdow for my interface but didnt get anywhere with that.
If anyone wants to "lend" me their installer shield configurer that might be quite nice
Then make an istaller that allows a choice of what apps to install
Outside of buying installershield for about $1,000,000 i have no idea how to improve on the EU interface.