MSI package?

jdt2oo7 · 17th August 2010, 01:32

Hello all,

Wondering if NullSoft can create MSI package?
We are looking as how IT can do silent install, distribute over the network, and scripting some options with installer?

Many thanks!

redxii · 17th August 2010, 02:47

No.

Zinthose · 17th August 2010, 13:26

No it can't create MSI packages but it is very vercital and can wrap exiting MSI package and other installers without much hassle. We use it for the following primary reasons.

Small package size - With large scale deployments every byte makes a difference especially for off-site deployments.

Self Contained - Permits installs on systems were the MS installer may be corrupted and were VB scripts are not running or disabled.

Macros - Permit for dynamic compiling of the installer for different SKU's without maintaining multiple installer scripts.

Personally I hate the built in compression of MSI packages. I typically perform an administrative install of an MSI package to extract it then use NSIS to use LZMA compression to dramatically reduce the package size.

If you still want to make MSI packages I recommend taking a look at WiX Microsoft used it for packaging Office 2007

17th August 2010, 01:32	#1
jdt2oo7 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 72	MSI package? Hello all, Wondering if NullSoft can create MSI package? We are looking as how IT can do silent install, distribute over the network, and scripting some options with installer? Many thanks!

17th August 2010, 13:26	#3
Zinthose Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 152	No it can't create MSI packages but it is very vercital and can wrap exiting MSI package and other installers without much hassle. We use it for the following primary reasons. Small package size - With large scale deployments every byte makes a difference especially for off-site deployments. Self Contained - Permits installs on systems were the MS installer may be corrupted and were VB scripts are not running or disabled. Macros - Permit for dynamic compiling of the installer for different SKU's without maintaining multiple installer scripts. Personally I hate the built in compression of MSI packages. I typically perform an administrative install of an MSI package to extract it then use NSIS to use LZMA compression to dramatically reduce the package size. If you still want to make MSI packages I recommend taking a look at WiX Microsoft used it for packaging Office 2007 Regards ^_^ Search the Forums and the Wiki Last edited by Zinthose; 17th August 2010 at 13:28. Reason: WiX

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17th August 2010, 02:47	#2
redxii Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 115	No.