Create MSI from a system difference

[rocknrollstar]

Hi, I am looking to create an MSI by using WinINSTALL LE, and having it make a 'system difference' msi. However, does anyone know if this MSI would include a usb device installed during the system change?

 

I.E. if I create an msi by comparing a before and after state of a machine, will this also include the usb driver installation? I was thinking of...

 

Step A - using MSI creation software, take a 'before' snapshot'

Step B - fully install software and usb driver and plug it in and get it working

Step C - Using MSI software, now take the 'after' snapshot and voila!

 

Any thoughts? Thanks!

[kmount]

Yes, in theory it would work but drivers are funny old things and sometimes work, sometimes don't. It depends if they are WHQL or not as to whether it'll work nicely.

 

Worth a go though.

[meastaugh1]

DifXApp is the MS recommended way to include drivers in an MSI package.

[FN-GM]

as kmount says give it a try and see what happens.