Installed Programs/Software Script

Hello everyone! My name is John, our company is currently replacing our staff's computers and each one of them have their own list of programs that they need to get their jobs done. I was wondering if you guys can help me out with a script that will copy
all of their installed programs/software and will put it in a location somewhere so that all we have to do is put that file in the new computer and run a script to transfer the programs in the new computers? Please and thank you!!!

I think you will find that the MSI files residue on a system re not complete and cannot be used to install afresh install. They are only good for a repair, upgrade or removal. This is definitely true of Office and most larger pieces
of software.
I am a believer in a software inventory that is kept in a database or spreadsheet and assigned by job description. This si criticl for compliance and for security as well as being a good way of understanding what people need to do their jobs.
A new migration is a very good time to start building this set.
1 - base set for all (like adobe and flash...etc company standards)
2. - per department
3. - per group
4. - special by job description.
5. - exceptions (extra assignments)
On a Windows 7 upgrade we can always use the free XP VM or just capture the users boot drive and attach it as a VM. I have done this frequently. After the user verifies that all files and programs have been relocated we can then just archive the
VHD.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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