You can create different profiles for different needs—for example, a "Gaming" profile with launchers and drivers, or an "Office" profile with productivity tools and PDF readers.
Unlike simple batch scripts, MInstAll provides a visual interface where you can see descriptions, icons, and progress bars for each installation. minstall 2.1
The primary draw is its ability to use "switches" (command-line arguments) to install software in the background without user intervention. You can create different profiles for different needs—for