start /min %installer% timeout /t 3 /nobreak >nul
:: License -> Next mshta "javascript:var s=new ActiveXObject('WScript.Shell'); s.AppActivate('Format Factory Setup'); s.SendKeys('ENTER'); close();" timeout /t 2 /nobreak
:: Launch installer minimized start /min %installer%
:: Finish: uncheck "Run Format Factory" then Finish mshta "javascript:var s=new ActiveXObject('WScript.Shell'); s.AppActivate('Format Factory Setup'); s.SendKeys('SPACEENTER'); close();" Format Factory 5.16.0.0 AIO Silent Install msha...
:: Welcome mshta "javascript:var s=new ActiveXObject('WScript.Shell'); s.AppActivate('Format Factory Setup'); s.SendKeys('ENTER'); close();" timeout /t 2 /nobreak
@echo off title Format Factory 5.16.0.0 Silent Install echo Starting silent installation... :: Path to the installer (adjust if needed) set installer="%~dp0FormatFactory_5.16.0.0_AIO.exe"
TABTABSPACEDOWNSPACE That toggles two checkboxes off. Save this as silent_ff.bat – you must test and adjust delays/keystrokes . start /min %installer% timeout /t 3 /nobreak >nul
Use AutoIt or AutoHotkey for more robust silent installs. Example AutoIt snippet:
echo Installation triggered. Check for completion manually. pause Based on Format Factory 5.16.0.0 AIO (typical structure):
:: Component selection (uncheck extra offers) mshta "javascript:var s=new ActiveXObject('WScript.Shell'); s.AppActivate('Format Factory Setup'); s.SendKeys('TABTABSPACEDOWNSPACEENTER'); close();" timeout /t 2 /nobreak Use AutoIt or AutoHotkey for more robust silent installs
:: Destination folder -> Next mshta "javascript:var s=new ActiveXObject('WScript.Shell'); s.AppActivate('Format Factory Setup'); s.SendKeys('ENTER'); close();" timeout /t 2 /nobreak
@echo off set installer=FormatFactory_5.16.0.0_AIO.exe if not exist %installer% ( echo Installer not found! & pause & exit /b )
echo Silent install sequence completed. exit /b | Issue | Likely Fix | |-------|-------------| | Keystrokes go to wrong window | Increase timeout before mshta ; use AppActivate with exact window title (use Window Spy tool). | | Bundled software still installs | Add more TAB and SPACE strokes – capture actual dialog layout. | | Installer hangs | Run without start /min once to see where automation breaks. |
| Dialog | Action | Keystroke(s) | |--------|--------|---------------| | Welcome | Next | ENTER | | License Agreement | Accept | TABENTER (if not focused) | | Component Selection (uncheck junk) | Uncheck bundled software | DOWNSPACE (repeated) | | Installation Folder | Leave default → Next | ENTER | | Ready to Install | Install | ENTER | | Completing Setup | Uncheck “Run Format Factory” → Finish | SPACE (to uncheck) then ENTER | After the “Component Selection” screen appears, send: