Windows Installer Insights

What is Windows Installer?

Windows Installer (now known as MSI) is a software installation and configuration service for Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is used to manage the installation, maintenance, and removal of software. Packages consist of an .msi file containing installation information and optional external source files. It provides a standardized way to install applications, ensuring consistency and reliability.

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What other technologies are related to Windows Installer?

Windows Installer Competitor Technologies

InstallShield

InstallShield is a software installation development system. It can create MSI installers, but it is a competing product.

mentioned alongside Windows Installer in 5% (87) of relevant job posts

MSIX

MSIX is a modern Windows app package format that is intended to replace MSI for many application deployment scenarios, making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside Windows Installer in 7% (61) of relevant job posts

Windows Installer Complementary Technologies

MSI

MSI is the package format used by Windows Installer. It is strongly complementary, as Windows Installer deploys MSI packages.

mentioned alongside Windows Installer in 4% (86) of relevant job posts

VBScript

VBScript can be used for custom actions within MSI packages, making it complementary to Windows Installer.

mentioned alongside Windows Installer in 1% (106) of relevant job posts

SCCM

SCCM (now Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) can deploy MSI packages, making it a complementary technology for managing applications deployed via Windows Installer.

mentioned alongside Windows Installer in 0% (100) of relevant job posts