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Can I automate the process of installing a list of executables for a fresh Windows installation?

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I did a quick check over existing templates, and did not find a viable one that does the following:

1. Step through a list of installers in exe format

2. For each installer, get the thing installed.

Please advise if Power Automate can be helpful for this type of task. Thanks!

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  • VictorIvanidze Profile Picture
    13,073 on at

    You can create an installation package (exe or msi) using a tool like InnoSetup or similar.

    Why do you want to use the Power Automate?

  • llinfeng Profile Picture
    3 on at

    The single reason is to avoid manually installing a bunch of programs when I have a fresh Windows 10 OS.

     

    The trigger: I upgraded my computer with my own boot drive, memory and GPU, and the manufacturer refused to provided support for none OEM hardware and software. I am left troubleshooting and reinstalling Windows for an unfair number of times over the past two months. Yet, I still get a Windows OS that freezes up for 10 seconds sporadically.

     

    I do not write my own programs and do not want to make standalone installers. Instead, I would like to automate the process of installing a long list of programs so that I don't have to do it manually.

     

    If it is unclear in the original post, here is the simple question again: can Power Automate help install a bunch of installers? If not, what may help me in that regard? [I tried to create images of the boot drive, which does not work 100% of the times. Very recently, I was grated with a Windows OS without File Explorer, start menu nor taskbar, should I try to restore from the existing images.]

  • VictorIvanidze Profile Picture
    13,073 on at

    Power Automate is useless in your situation. Search for PowerShell tools.

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