Choosing a Technique
Table 8-1 lays out the substantial differences—as I see them—between the scripting methods covered in this chapter. Each column represents one of the five scripting methods that I describe in this chapter. For example, the Batch column describes using Reg.exe in a batch file. The MSI (Windows Installer setup databases) column describes Windows Installer package files that include registry settings. First, the similarities: all five methods enable you to change values as well as add keys or values. Also, Windows XP Professional supports all five methods without installing third-party tools or any resource kits.
Table 8-1. Comparison of Scripting Methods
Features | .inf | .reg | Batch | Script | MSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Difficulty | Medium | Low | Medium | High | Medium |
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