The time that the user spends on finding and installing the necessary programs, for example, when changing the operating system, can be calculated in hours. And if this is a local network with a dozen computers, then these procedures can take all day. Fortunately, there are programs in nature that can significantly reduce the duration of this process.
Such software is divided into two categories: programs for the automatic installation of ready-made distributions and catalogs of applications downloaded from the Internet.
MultiSet belongs to the first category. The program uses step-by-step recording of user actions to create an application installation script. Then, on demand or in automatic mode, installs it on the computer.
The arsenal of software also includes the functions of creating bootable media with assemblies recorded on them, including those with an operating system as part of it.
Maestro AutoInstaller
Very similar software to the previous representative. Maestro AutoInstaller also records installation and playback, but has a friendlier, cleaner interface and fewer advanced features. The program can create distributions with application packages, but is not able to write them to disks and flash drives.
Npackd
Npackd is a powerful directory program. With its help, you can download and install the applications presented in the list, update and remove already installed ones, add your own programs. The software added to the Npackd repository has every chance of becoming popular, since it falls into the general directory and can be used by all its users.
DDownloads
DDownloads is another representative of application directories, but with slightly different features. The principle of the program is based on the use of a database containing a huge list of software with a detailed description of the properties and features.
In fact, DDownloads is an information platform with the ability to download installers from official sites. True, there is also an opportunity to replenish the database with your own applications, but they will not be included in the general directory, but will only be contained in the local database file.
A large number of functions and settings allow you to use the program as a repository of information and links and as a general directory for users of your local network.
We have reviewed several programs that allow you to find, download and install a large number of applications in automatic mode. You should not neglect this knowledge, since at any time you may need to reinstall the system, and with it all the necessary software. To do this, it is not at all necessary to collect a collection of installers: using MultiSet, you can write them to the boot disk along with Windows, or create an informational database DDownloads in the "local" to quickly find the necessary links.