Comments on: Ninite.com – Repair Tool of the Week

By: hyfidel

hyfidel — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:40:37 +0000

The pro license info came out and it’s $20/month. Not bad.

By: Edge PCs

Edge PCs — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:04:52 +0000

I love this tool. Used for the first time today and found it to be an absolute dream. Pick programs, run the installer, walk away!

By: Internet Age

Internet Age — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:50:33 +0000

Ninite looks like a really handy tool, and their web interface is really cool and simple too. You just click the apps you want and it automatically downloads and installs the whole lot without allowing all the promo toolbars and other rubbish to accompany the installation. I Like!

By: trendless

trendless — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:10:47 +0000

I second Ipad (assuming it is, in fact, InstallPad that is being referred to).

Simple XML file configuration that can be edited if you wanna get in the guts of the thing, or you can just use the gui. Integrates with filehippo.com, supports silent installs, local/network caching, AND you can pull the programs from an online ‘repository’ of submissions by others to save time.

Maybe you’ve already done an article up on InstallPad, if so my apologies for the duplication of info.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:44:57 +0000

With nLite and these addons its all on your Windows install disc. Walk away, come back and windows as well as all your programs are installed.

http://www.winaddons.com/

By: ben

ben — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:04:27 +0000

FYI for everyone

Advanced Features
Local Caching
To enable local caching, simply create a folder called “NiniteCache” next to the installer. When you run the installer, it will automatically use the “NiniteCache” folder to store all downloaded data.

You can safely delete the NiniteCache folder when no longer needed.

Network Caching or Other Cache Locations
To specify a cache location such as a network share, create a file called “Ninite.ini” next to the installer.

The file has a simple format:

[Cache]
path=

Silent Mode
To run an installer in silent mode, specify the “/silent” switch on the command line.

You can optionally specify an output file that will receive a report, for example “/silent report.txt”.

By: ben

ben — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:59:05 +0000

Can I keep the exe and it will always dl and install the newest versions?
This is a great tool for a lot of people and could help scripter like not to make sure to have an install dir with the latest version of the files
I happen to script everything into my install proccess I just follow what the latest version of the program is and my script finds it, but I still have to dl the newest version

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:24:00 +0000

I second rui’s comment because “will not choose not to install the spammy toolbars” confused me. I would hope and think that they DO NOT install yahoo/bing/google toolbars with everything on this site – very cool concept though, I’m sure I will try it out very soon

By: Benjamin W

Benjamin W — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:05:23 +0000

This is wonderful software! Does anyone know yet how we can customize some of the installers with the .ini file? ex: to include a password on VNC?

By: Steve Mills

Steve Mills — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:42:59 +0000

I like and use this, but I think it is a bit premature to depend on it for repairs:

1. The free version is for personal use, I believe.

2. They have yet to price the professional version and I fear it will be priced beyond what it would be worth to a small shop technician.

Ipad is a little lame and getting long in the tooth, but it does work adequately for the time being.