rumwait syntax

[mmoore5553]

I need help with getting syntax correct. I read the documentation but confused on how to write a certain script

if i run aAMD_Chipset_Drivers.exe and need these parameters /S /v/qn

how do i set that up in autoscript editor. I have tried many combinations but keeps failing to compile or run

the example in the help does not have any parameters

this is what i was trying

 

 RunWait("C:\AMD_Chipset_Drivers.exe /S,""," /v/qn"")

I tried using the search and it failed me too.

[Jos]

Specify all parameters in the initial parameter, like you would when running it from the command prompt.

Jos

[Danp2]

[Trong]

It will run like this:

Local $sDriversPath = 'C:\AMD_Chipset_Drivers.exe'
; Silent installation with default settings
RunWait('"' & $sDriversPath & '" /s /v"/qn"', "", @SW_HIDE)

; Silent installation with default settings and no reboot
RunWait('"' & $sDriversPath & '" /s /v"/qn /norestart "', "", @SW_HIDE)

 

Edited May 1, 2021 by VIP

[Subz]

Think it should be something like:

nb: without /norestart the system may reboot automatically, you can remove if this is the behavior you're after.

RunWait('"C:\AMD_Chipset_Drivers.exe" /S /v" /qn /norestart"',"",@SW_HIDE)

 

[mmoore5553]

odd VIP that did not work.

[Jos]

13 minutes ago, mmoore5553 said:

odd VIP that did not work.

Specify for us the working command you type on the command prompt and we can show you how you comply convert that to a run() statement)
It could be that runwait doesn't work when it reshells with elivated rights.

Jos

[mmoore5553]

i go to the command prompt and type

C:\AMD_Chipset_Drivers.exe /S /v/qn

[Jos]

then simply try:

runwait(@comspec & ' /c C:\AMD_Chipset_Drivers.exe /S /v/qn')

When it gives issues you change the /c to /k to leave the cmd window open and see if there is a message.

Jos

[Trong]

Try This:

Local $sDriversPath = 'C:\AMD_Chipset_Drivers.exe'

; # Silent installation with default settings
;~ Local $output = _RunCmd_GetOutput('"' & $sDriversPath & '" /s /v"/qn"')

; # Silent installation with default settings and no reboot
Local $output = _RunCmd_GetOutput('"' & $sDriversPath & '" /s /v"/qn /norestart "')

MsgBox(0, "Return", $output)

Func _RunCmd_GetOutput($sCommand)
    ConsoleWrite("+Execute: " & $sCommand & @CRLF)
    Local $sOutput = '', $iPID = Run('"' & @ComSpec & '" /c ' & $sCommand, '', @SW_HIDE, 0x8) ; $STDERR_MERGED (0x8)
    Do
        $sOutput &= StdoutRead($iPID)
    Until @error
    Do
        $sOutput &= StderrRead($iPID)
    Until @error
    ConsoleWrite($sOutput & @CRLF)
    Return $sOutput
EndFunc   ;==>_RunCmd_GetOutput

 

[Subz]

Would also add #RequireAdmin to the script?

[Trong]

3 minutes ago, Subz said:

Would also add #RequireAdmin to the script?

 

Sure! That is required to install drivers!

[JockoDundee]

5 hours ago, Jos said:

then simply try:

@Jos, curious why you and others use @ComSpec to run the program, instead of just the command and the args.

My understanding was that @ComSpec needed to be run when you need the command interpreter to process something, for instance an internal command, or redirection or piping.

Is it because it provides debug info via /k ?  Do you remove it after debugging?

Thx!

Edited May 1, 2021 by JockoDundee
eliminated reference to command.com after realizing the reference dates me

[Jos]

4 hours ago, JockoDundee said:

@Jos, curious why you and others use @ComSpec to run the program, instead of just the command and the args.

As that simulates running the command from the cmd prompt, which often works better with commandline utilities. 
For it makes life simpler as I asked what works from the commandline and then you simply "should be able to " run it this way.  

Jos 

[mmoore5553]

thank you jos. that worked perfectly.