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 administrative …
APPINSTALLER File (.appinstaller) - Is there a way to extract or ...
Feb 1, 2024 · 2 An appinstaller file is just a textual XML file that says how to install the application, or in other words it points to the real installation file. It does not contain the installation file. The Microsoft …
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 for installing …
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 Unused …
What is major difference between MSI and EXE installation files?
Sep 13, 2012 · MSI is a specific format used to store information about an installation, a database of what steps to take and which files to put where. By itself, it is not executable; it is actually interpreted …
Where does Windows store MSI files for uninstallation?
Sep 13, 2012 · For example, if you try to install a next version of the same app, Installer may still insist on uninstalling the previous version. See item 2 for that. 2) Windows copies the original *.msi file into …
macos - Executable files in Mac OS X vs Windows - Super User
I have seen that every executable file in Windows has an extension of .exe. But Mac OS X doesn't have the same. Windows executes .exe files. Then what kind of files does Mac OS X execute? What is...
Where do I get a 7-zip install package that isn't an executable file?
Feb 18, 2018 · 6 I remember a previous option where you could download a zip file containing everything you need to run 7-zip. Now all the download page has is executable files, msi (Microsoft …
What is the hidden, system Config.msi folder? - Super User
Nov 19, 2025 · From PCHell -- What is the Config.MSI Folder and Can I Delete it? The folder is used by the Windows Installer process during an installation of software. It saves files with the extension of …
How can I silently install Google Chrome? - Super User
6 For a setup file which has .msi extension: msiexec /q /i GoogleChromeStandoloneEnterprise.msi For detailed information, see this blog post.