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  1. Can I safely remove *.msi and *.msp files that are in C:\Windows ...

    Nov 3, 2014 · The article below shows different ways to delete unused Microsoft Installer/Patch files from the Installer folder. It is a very good and descriptive article. 3 Ways to Safely Delete …

  2. What's the difference between an EXE and a MSI installer?

    Oct 7, 2010 · The difference is : MSI package contains your files + install script, and the actual installation is run by the Microsoft Installer which is a part of Windows, and it takes care of …

  3. windows services - What are the specific differences between .msi …

    Nov 24, 2009 · An MSI is a Windows Installer database. Windows Installer (a service installed with Windows) uses this to install software on your system (i.e. copy files, set registry values, …

  4. windows installer - What is major difference between MSI and EXE ...

    Sep 13, 2012 · Others use installer generators to save some time and effort; these include NSIS, InnoSetup, InstallShield and more. MSI is a specific format used to store information about an …

  5. What does Windows Installer itself actually do and why do I never …

    Microsoft's documentation for Windows Installer is terrible. It's not well organized, and it seems to be written for an audience that already know what it does and how it does it. If you want to …

  6. MSI Driver Utility Installer - MSI Global English Forum

    May 25, 2022 · Driver & Software installation with MSI Driver Utility Installer (DUI) A brand new solution to install your drivers and utility via MSI Driver Utility Installer (DUI): Select and install …

  7. How do I extract files from an MSI package? - Super User

    Feb 14, 2009 · 33 There is built-in MSI support for file extraction (admin install) MSI or Windows Installer has built-in support for this - the extraction of files from an MSI file. This is called an …

  8. windows - Install software: choose .msi or .exe? - Super User

    Jan 6, 2012 · 60 Some software sites allow to download their software to be installed either as an .msi file or as an .exe file. When given the option, which one should one choose to download …

  9. How can I run a .msi installer with administrator rights?

    Once the Windows Registry has been modified using the Install_As_Administrator.Reg patch you can right click on any Windows Installer (*. msi) file and select the option Install As …

  10. windows - MSI Installer Error - MSIExec failed: 1603 - Stack Overflow

    Jun 20, 2018 · We need more info. Is this a visual studio setup project with Installer classes to install the service? Do you have any custom actions in your setup? 1603 is a generic failure, …