Being a netrock manager (like a network manager, only more metal), I often need to deploy software across hundreds of PCs. Helpful companies provide “msi” files which I can just plug into a Group Policy on Active Directory, but less helpful companies insist on using exe installers, using InstallShield or WISE or whatever.
These companies need to be punched in their actual faces.
Luckily, some of these installers actually include msi files within the install exe, but actually getting to them is a bit hit and miss – WinRAR will sometimes extract exe files if it realises they’re really just archives with an exe bit tacked on, but sadly this isn’t always the case.
Which is why Universal Extractor, something I stumbled across today whilst looking at how you install ActivStudio 3 across a network, was an amazing find. It supports loads of different installer types, and is very easy to use.
Universal Extractor | LegRoom.net
Oh, and if you want to know how to roll ActivStudio 3 out on your network, here is an excellent guide.
