Using Batch Files to Customize the Setup Program
If you want to change setup options without creating or rebuilding a custom package, you can use a batch file.
A batch file can be helpful in the following scenarios:
If you build a custom package and need to change a setup option later, you can use the batch file without rebuilding the package and rerunning the Customization wizard.
If you temporarily need to change a setup option - for example, if your network servers aren't working and you're using an alternate download location for a short period of time - then you can use the batch file without impacting the settings in your custom package.
If you want to address different setup needs without building multiple custom packages, you can use different batch files for different groups of users that have specific needs.
If you want to customize the setup program without building a custom package, you can use a batch file.
For more information about working with batch files, see Chapter 16 , "Customizing Setup," and Appendix C , "Batch-Mode File Syntax and Command-Line Switches."
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