How can I programatically install INF file?

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I can install an 'INF' file by just right clicking and choosing the
'Install'
option. However, how can I do this programmatically in C# in visual
studio.NET?

Your help is greatly appreciated

Thanks
 
JH said:
I can install an 'INF' file by just right clicking and choosing the
'Install'
option. However, how can I do this programmatically in C# in visual
studio.NET?
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The command that is issued on an XP machine when you right click on an inf
file and choose install is:

%SystemRoot%\System32\rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection
DefaultInstall 132 %1

The final parameter there (%1) would be the full path to the INF file. More
info on InstallHinfSection can be found at
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/setupapi/setup/installhinfsection.asp.
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