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What is an .INI File? (MSI INI files) (MSI INI files) .INI F are plain-text F that contain configuration information. These files are used by Windows and Windows-based applications to save information about your preferences and operating environment. “INI” stands for initialization. When to use INI files? INI F are used when an application requires […]
What is advertising? Installing the interfaces required for loading and launching the application are presented to the user or other applications is called as Advertising. The two types of advertising are assigning and publishing. An application appears installed to a user when that application is assigned to the user. The Start menu contains the appropriate […]
What is Package Validation? Package Validation checks a Windows Installer package for errors based on rules in one or more validation modules. It validates installation files (.MSI and .WSI), merge modules (.MSM and .WSM), and transforms (.MST). Package Validation contains predefined validation modules. The validation modules are fully customizable to accommodate corporate standards. It is […]
What is the Package Code and also explain its use? The package code is a GUID identifying a particular Windows® Installer package. The package code associates an .msi file with an application or product and can also be used for the verification of sources. How we can change the package Code? The product and package […]
Command Line Options Option Parameters Meaning /I Package|ProductCode Installs or configures a product. /f [p|o|e|d|c|a|u|m|s|v] Package|ProductCode Repairs a product. This option ignores any property values entered on the command line. The default argument list for this option is ‘omus.’ This option shares the same argument list as the REINSTALLMODE property. p – Reinstalls only if […]
What is a Feature? A feature is a part of the application’s total functionality that a user recognizes and may decide to install independently. For example, a feature could be a spell-checker, a thesaurus, or a set of clip art. Hierarchical relationships of parent and child features commonly exist such that if a child feature […]
What is a Component? A component is a piece of the application or product to be installed. They are the fundamental unit that defines the functionality of the software application. Examples of components include single files, a group of related files, COM objects, registry keys, INI file settings, shortcuts, resources, libraries grouped into a directory. […]
MSI Differences B/W Software Repackaging and Software Development MSI Differences B/W Software Repackaging and Software Development Both system administrators and software developers create installations, however, the methods for how and why they create installations vary. Administrators repackage existing installations in order to customize the package to their company’s standards for mass deployment. In contrast, software […]
Introduction to the Windows Installer MSI Introduction to the Windows Installer Starting with the release of Office 2000 in early 1999, the new Windows Installer is Microsoft’s preferred way of delivering software to end users. But why should you care? There are several reasons why you should investigate this new technology: • Using the Windows […]
Top 126 SCCM interview questions which are more imminent among the interviewers and will help both freshers and experienced candidates. What is SCCM? SCCM stands for System Centre Configuration Manager. It is a software management product developed by Microsoft. This tool allows users to manage Windows-based systems. Mention the Types of Sites to be had in […]