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The Windows Installer (previously known as Microsoft Installer, codename Darwin) is an engine for the installation, maintenance, and removal of software on modern Microsoft Windows systems. The installation information, and often the files themselves, are packaged in installation packages, loosely relational databases structured as OLE Compound Storage Files and commonly known as "MSI files", from their default file extension (compare: .deb, RPM). Windows Installer is a significant improvement over its predecessor, Setup API: several new features, such as a GUI framework, the automatic generation of the uninstallation sequence and the powerful deploying capabilities, made Windows Installer a viable alternative to stand-alone executable installer frameworks such as older versions of InstallShield and WISE (later versions are based on Windows Installer) and NSIS.
Third parties are encouraged to use Windows Installer as the basis for installation frameworks, so that they synchronize correctly with other installers and keep the internal database of installed products consistent. Important features such as rollback and versioning (see DLL Hell) depend on a consistent internal database for reliable operation.
Logical structure of packages
A package describes the installation of a full product (Windows Installer does not handle dependencies between products) and is universally identified by a GUID. A product is made up of components, grouped into features. More on [ Windows Installer ]
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2000 - A page on the web that aggregates various technical information about Windows Installer.
Meta Description: [ DesktopEngineer.com Training for Windows Installer includes Wise Package Studio Training Exercises or InstallShield AdminStudio Training Exercises and Virtual Machine Training include VMware Training Exercises and Virtual PC Training Exercises. ]
AIMED Solutions (Netherlands) - Offers advanced application installation and management solutions with a full range of capabilities and features for system administrators and software developers.
Meta Description: [ AIMED Solutions provides software distribution tools & Scripting Services for Windows platforms. Installation tools include - InstallMaker, InstallBuilder, InstallMaster, InstallManager and Wise for Windows Installer. ]
Boneman's Blog - MSI authoring hints and tips, focusing on Custom Action scripting and coding samples.
Camwood UK - Application packaging outsourcing consultancy specialising in portfolio, distribution and component management services using msi scripting and windows installer technology.
eWall.org - A mix of tutorials focused on repackaging software for Windows Installer, technical tips and tricks, rants and reviews.
Meta Description: [ daily fighting entropy ]
Gain Control of Application Setup and Maintenance with the New Windows Installer - Overview of the Windows Installer technology. By Mike Kelly, MSJ, Sep 1998.
Meta Description: [ MSDN Online - Default Home Page ]
InstallConstruct - A full featured Windows installer program, designed with a user-friendly expanding wizard system.
Meta Description: [ InstallConstruct creates professional Windows Installers and Packages for Windows. It is very easy to use and does not require any programming experience. ]
InstallSoft - InstallSoft provides services from packaging MSI installations to development of complete application and OS deployment cycle.
IzFree - A collection of free tools for authoring Windows Installer .MSI installation databases.
MaSaI Solutions - Tools for editing .msi files, packaging software and creating software installation programs.
MSI Tools - Tools to create and modify msi installation packages.
MSI2XML - A windows installer to XML bi-directional command line converter. (Daniel Gehriger)
QuantumGraphica - Home of the Windows installer with a difference - Flash or Html user interfaces. QuantumGraphica is an Msi based installer with all its features, including uninstall, rollback and repair.
Success Systems Pty Ltd. - They specialise in assisting Companies with their migration to MSI (Windows Installer) Technology.
Meta Description: [ Application Packaging Specialists....At Success Systems we specialise in assisting Companies with their migration to MSI (Windows Installer) Technology, specialising in Wise products. ]
Unnoficial Windows Installer FAQ - Provides answers to several common questions regarding the Windows Installer.
Meta Description: [ Windows Installer (MSI) Frequently Asked Questions ]
Visual Studio Installer - Graphical tool that simplifies the creation of application setup programs for distribution to single user or enterprise-wide desktops. (Microsoft)
Meta Description: [ Visual Studio 2005: ]
Windows Installer - Describes the concept and operation of the Windows Installer service - a feature that manages application setup and installation on the Windows platforms. By Microsoft.
WinINSTALL - Provides software installation technology using MSI or its own proprietary format. (OnDemand Software, Inc.)
Meta Description: [ WinINSTALL - Solutions for Imaging, Software Distribution, Asset Management, Patch Management, MSI packaging, OS Migration,PC Migration, Conflick Assessment, License Compliance ]
Wise for Windows Installer - An installation toolkit for professional setups that comply with Microsoft Windows Installer technology. By Wise Solutions, Inc.
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