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#32960 - 2002-11-20 11:40 AM How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
bpsysadmin bpsysadmin Fresh Scripter Registered: 2002-10-18 Posts: 20	Hi, I'm making an hotfix script but it is stupid to put all hotfix.exe files in it manually. So i want to do something like this: Doing a 'dir' of X:\xpfixes and then executing all the .exe files in the X:\xpfixes directory. Like if the filelisting of X:\xpfixes whould be: q1.exe q2.exe q3.exe then I want the script to start the q1.exe then the q2.exe and then the q3.exe If I place another q in the directory like q4.exe I want it to excecute too, next time the script starts.. (It's only this part I still need, the rest of the script is done. Just need the 'dir' thingy to work ) hopefully you guys could help me out?
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#32961 - 2002-11-20 11:50 AM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Vig Vig Starting to like KiXtart Registered: 2001-11-14 Posts: 166 Loc: Saudi Arabia	This is what I use in one of my scripts. code: $Hot = Dir("%SYSTEMROOT%\TEMP\Hotfixes") While $Hot <> "" If InStr($Hot,".") <> 1 Shell '%comspec% /c %SYSTEMROOT%\TEMP\Hotfixes\$Hot /u /o /z /q' EndIf $Hot = Dir() Loop
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#32962 - 2002-11-21 12:13 AM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
bpsysadmin bpsysadmin Fresh Scripter Registered: 2002-10-18 Posts: 20	really much thanks! W0rks!
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#32963 - 2002-11-21 12:13 AM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Lonkero Lonkero KiX Master Guru Registered: 2001-06-05 Posts: 22346 Loc: OK	it's pretty well descriped in faq. the first call initializes the dir() search and subsequent ones are continuing the same listing. I wanted to do something nasty so here is my version: code: $explorer=createobject("shell.application") $items=$explorer.namespace("X:\xpfiles").items for each $item in $items if $item.type = "application" shell $item.path+' /u /o /z /q' endif next _________________________ ! download KiXnet
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#32964 - 2002-11-20 02:59 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Kdyer Kdyer KiX Supporter Registered: 2001-01-03 Posts: 6241 Loc: Tigard, OR	Can I ask why you use - Shell '%comspec%.. With Windows HotFixes they are all windows programs.. Qxxxxx.exe files, etc. you should be able to do - RUN '%SYSTEMROOT%\TEMP\Hotfixes\$Hot /u /o /z /q' Thanks, Kent _________________________ Utilize these resources: UDFs (Full List) KiXtart FAQ & How to's
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#32965 - 2002-11-20 03:05 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Lonkero Lonkero KiX Master Guru Registered: 2001-06-05 Posts: 22346 Loc: OK	run? no... shouldn't those be installed one at a time? _________________________ ! download KiXnet
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#32966 - 2002-11-20 03:26 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Vig Vig Starting to like KiXtart Registered: 2001-11-14 Posts: 166 Loc: Saudi Arabia	Force of habbit? Don't know, it's what I wrote a while back. I do agree that %COMSPEC% is unnecessary but I will have to stick with SHELL.
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#32967 - 2002-11-20 03:38 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
bpsysadmin bpsysadmin Fresh Scripter Registered: 2002-10-18 Posts: 20	I Used it with the SHELL command, without COMSPEC And yes, yo'all right: You must use SHELL and not RUN cause with RUN kix whouldnt wait until every hotfix is finished...but just starts them all
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#32968 - 2002-11-20 03:40 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Sealeopard Sealeopard KiX Master Registered: 2001-04-25 Posts: 11165 Loc: Boston, MA, USA	The use of DIR() is well documented in the KiXtart Manual. Additionally, you should read ABC's of KiXtart board etiquette and message to new forum users and Cannot find what you are looking for? and DIR() Primer as both scripts and UDFs regarding DIR and hotfix installations have already been posted multiple times. Please make the efford to take a look at the FAQ Forum since most of your questions are answered in it. Finally, your script is conceptionally wrong since you're not checking whether a hotfix has already been installed and also does not check whether a hotfix must be installed separately. [ 20. November 2002, 15:47: Message edited by: sealeopard ] _________________________ There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
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#32969 - 2002-11-20 03:45 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	All this code seems a tad too simplistic and optimistic. Assuming the xpfixes folder may have late additions, I see no mechanism to ascertain which hotfixes have already been implemented and what is yet to be done. One would not want to apply all of them on every logon. {edit} OK... so now Jens revises his post rendering mine redundant. [ 20. November 2002, 15:48: Message edited by: LLigetfa ] _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#32970 - 2002-11-20 03:48 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Sealeopard Sealeopard KiX Master Registered: 2001-04-25 Posts: 11165 Loc: Boston, MA, USA	And the Hotfix install requires administrative privileges, too, and maybe even a reboot. I'd reboot anyway after applying hotfixes. Hotfixes are admin tasks and have no busineess being in a login script. _________________________ There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
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#32971 - 2002-11-20 03:54 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	Without actually testing any of that code, I wonder also about the order that the hotfixes are applied. Often there are prerequisites, and as Jens mentioned, some do require reboots. It was an assumption on my part that this was to be in a logon script as there is no mention of it being an admin script. _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#32972 - 2002-11-20 03:57 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Sealeopard Sealeopard KiX Master Registered: 2001-04-25 Posts: 11165 Loc: Boston, MA, USA	QCHAIN.EXE is required if you install multiple hotfixes at the same time. This will somehow ensure that they are installed in the correct order. _________________________ There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
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#32973 - 2002-11-20 04:50 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	Gotta love how these thread run-on... All those assumptions and half-baked ideas... What would happen if we ran our networks that way? The sad fact is that some do! _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#32974 - 2002-11-20 05:29 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Vig Vig Starting to like KiXtart Registered: 2001-11-14 Posts: 166 Loc: Saudi Arabia	quote: Gotta love how these thread run-on... No kidding... I honestly believe some people only post to point out flaws in other peoples scripts and then make up stuff after that. The subject of this post was "How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it..." At no time did it become about applying security patches, checking for security patches, installing patches with admin privledges. I guess I really need to watch every single word in everything I post. I'm sorry bpsysadmin I should have known better than to leave the word "hotfix" in a post. Some of you might as well put a link to ABC's of KiXtart board etiquette and message to new forum users in your sig as often as you use it in your messages. I doubt I'd still be using Kixtart if I had received the welcome I see most new people getting these days. If the shoe fits wear it... Sorry, but thats just been building up[/RANT]
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#32975 - 2002-11-20 05:37 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Sealeopard Sealeopard KiX Master Registered: 2001-04-25 Posts: 11165 Loc: Boston, MA, USA	Vig: The original post actually contains references to 'hotfix.exe', 'xpfixes', and 'q1.exe' (most likely abbreviation for quickfixes like q123456.exe). We did provide solutions to the original problem. However, we also started pointing out shortcoming in the overall objective. I think it is valid to help him solve the underlying problem instead of just providing answers to the specific question and then have him knowingly script into a dead end. Essentially, his script would not work the way he conceptualized it. Additionally, some research on this BBS would provide him with solutions to both the DIR problem and the 'how-to install hotfixes' problem. _________________________ There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
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#32976 - 2002-11-20 06:27 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	Vig, I'm really sorry you feel that way. Granted, bpsysadmin did not ask for all this free advice but this is after all, a public forum. You do get what you pay for. We could simply provide a myopic answer and ignore the perceived flaws in the logic, but our training as SEs/SAs does not allow that. I for one have never regretted asking a question because the answers were more than I bargained for. If the realization that your first blush at a problem was a brain fart embarrases you, then perhaps a public forum isn't for you. Analysis of a half-baked idea should not be construed as a personal attack. I have been humbled several times on this board and am the better (IMHO, others may argue to the contrary) for it. _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#32977 - 2002-11-20 06:45 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	One other point... Engineers put their reputation and careers on the line every time they put their stamp on a document. It is sort of the same with us. While the comments may appear to be directed only at the current thread participants, that is not the case. We recognize that a lot of people will encounter this thread through a search and may adopt the code (or advice) without any discussion. There are a lot of things I did a year ago (heck, even last week) that I would do different today so a lot of the advice does not deserve immortality. 'nuf said... will get off my soapbox. _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#32978 - 2002-11-21 07:16 AM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Vig Vig Starting to like KiXtart Registered: 2001-11-14 Posts: 166 Loc: Saudi Arabia	quote: If the realization that your first blush at a problem was a brain fart embarrases you, then perhaps a public forum isn't for you. Analysis of a half-baked idea should not be construed as a personal attack. I may have missed something but how should I be embarrased about my original post and how was it a half baked idea? I showed an easy and yes a proper way to accomplish executing all .exe's in a directory (which is the subject of the post) and it seems to have worked for him. I fail to see your point. Jens, your right he did mention hotfix in his post and I appoligize for raving like a mad man about that. I'm not going to sit here and point out all of the unfounded assumptions made, that would serve little purpose I don't want to point any fingers. Some people just seem to be a bit "red pen" happy and often attempt to correct what was never asked. This is not the proper place for this type of discussion so I ask any further comments be emailed. Thanks, ag4634@hotmail.com
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#32979 - 2002-11-21 02:41 PM Re: How to implement doing a 'dir' and executing al .exe files in it...
Radimus Radimus Moderator Registered: 2000-01-06 Posts: 5187 Loc: Tampa, FL	if you go over to scriptlogic, they have a queryhotfix script... http://www.scriptlogic.com/kixtart/ViewFunction.asp?FN=QueryHotFix _________________________ How to ask questions the smart way <-----------> Before you ask
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