msiexec /i <path_to_package> specifies a normal installation, /a specifies an administrative installation.
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Showing posts with label msi. Show all posts
Friday, 13 August 2021
Saturday, 1 December 2018
Going "UWP-Native" - Introducing the MSIX Format
Microsoft has introduced the MSIX packaging format, the successor of the MSI. The format is also being open sourced to spur innovation. This is the recommended format for UWP applications. Windows 10 version 1809 or later is required (as well as admin privileges on your machine). More information on the various types of packages can be found here.
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
Inside the MSI File Format
How do Microsoft Windows installer (.msi) files actually work?
msi files began life in 1995 as a Microsoft project codenamed "Darwin" (note: Darwin is also the name for the X-Box 360's motion controller developed by Motus Games - not related!!!). What advantages do .msi files have over simple xcopy?
The key idea behind msi/Darwin is application installation as a transaction.
.msi files are essentially structure storage files and are best analysed using orca.exe. This is part of WinInstaller SDK but some websites will let you grab the individual file.
msi files began life in 1995 as a Microsoft project codenamed "Darwin" (note: Darwin is also the name for the X-Box 360's motion controller developed by Motus Games - not related!!!). What advantages do .msi files have over simple xcopy?
The key idea behind msi/Darwin is application installation as a transaction.
.msi files are essentially structure storage files and are best analysed using orca.exe. This is part of WinInstaller SDK but some websites will let you grab the individual file.
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