Script to open an IE address and run an exe file

Evilbert has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

Hi, still getting into perl, but having difficulty finding an answer to this. Is it possible to run a script to open and run an exe file from internet explorer? Is it then possible to somehow write the commands to go through the installer, things like run, accept license, add info to relevant fields etc? Any help greatly appreciated

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Re: Script to open an IE address and run an exe file by cdarke (Prior) on Jul 26, 2011 at 07:09 UTC
Win32::IE::Mechanize might help, but why use IE to run an exe? Do you mean Windows Explorer? See also Win32::GuiTest	[reply]
Re^2: Script to open an IE address and run an exe file by Evilbert (Initiate) on Jul 26, 2011 at 08:30 UTC
Just looking at Win32::GuiTest now, that seems to be what i'm looking for, thanks for your help, i'll have a play and see what happens	[reply]
Re^2: Script to open an IE address and run an exe file by Evilbert (Initiate) on Jul 26, 2011 at 08:23 UTC
Sorry i was a bit vague, late night typing. The problem i have is a need to go to about 30 different computers and access the company server to download and run a program once it updates. I have been experimenting using win32::OLE and can get ie to open at the page i need for the program. What I would like to do it is run a script that opens the exe file on the site and automatically selects the various options, so that the program selects the various options like run, accept licenses and inputs the value into the fields when required.	[reply]
Re^3: Script to open an IE address and run an exe file by afoken (Chancellor) on Jul 27, 2011 at 12:59 UTC
PsExec, and perhaps AutoIt. And consider installing some administration software (software distribution, desktop remote control) next time. Alexander -- Today I will gladly share my knowledge and experience, for there are no sweeter words than "I told you so". ;-)	[reply]
Re: Script to open an IE address and run an exe file by bluescreen (Friar) on Jul 26, 2011 at 00:28 UTC
Sorry, but what is the relationship between your questions and Perl ? you might want to check How do I post a question effectively?	[reply]