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Installation Package Creation software...

I am working with a collection of Bentley programs that I install in a specific order each time I install the programs.

These are just standard software installation files with user input required. In some cases I use the default options, in others I make changes.

Also, in-between some of the installations I run simple .bat files that add additional custom files to the vanilla installation.

Finally, in the end, I do some simple cleanup procedures manually so that the directories are clean and excess files are removed, Etc.

What I am looking for is a program that can help me take all this and fold it into a single installation "package".

I know there are hundreds of programs that do this sort of thing but in my case, I am not creating a custom installation of proprietary in house developed software, I am just trying to make my life easier installing other people's programs.  

I would be interested in your suggestions.

Thanks
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Probably the most professional approach would be to repackage them into MSI, convert to merge modules, and make them separate features of one installation, same as Word and Excel are separate features of Office installation. This however requires quite a lot of work plus professional MSI-authoring tools.
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"Probably the most professional approach would be to repackage them into MSI, convert to merge modules, and make them separate features of one installation, same as Word and Excel are separate features of Office installation. This however requires quite a lot of work plus professional MSI-authoring tools. "

What would you recommend?
If you want to go the MSI route I'd recommend AdminStudio for Symantec (Wise Package Studio) for authoring MSI and MST files.

http://www.codework-systems.com/products/symantec/wise-package-studio/
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These suggestions at least gave me some insight and a direction to look to find a solution. I will have to test the options before I will know which will work best.

Thanks for your assistance