On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 4:23 PM, David Lum <[email protected]> wrote: > Use a batch file to launch an application and then send two carriage returns > to this app?
Well, maybe. > The app runs but sits and waits for the password, so it’s only processesing > the first <CR>. And let me guess, the password doesn't echo, or maybe shows stars or dots or something, normally? My guess is the app isn't using the standard input/output routines for the password, so redirecting stdin like that doesn't matter for password entry. Otherwise, your current code should work. (Assuming when you say "Answerfile.txt" contains "<carriage return>", you actually mean a CR+LF, which is what Microsoft uses.) If this is indeed the problem, you'll need something more sophisticated to fake the keystrokes. Back in the old days of DOS, there was a utility called KEYFAKE.EXE that would do that, but I don't expect it would work under 'doze. Maybe something like AutoIt3? > Please, no PoSh because I have tons of XP machines that need to run this… If my guess is correct, PoSh will have the same problem. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
