FAQ
What is an Application Package?
An application package is an .msi file that contains all the information required by Windows Installer to install, uninstall or upgrade an application. It contains installation logic to install files, shortcuts, registry keys, security enhancements and the likes.
What is a Transform?
A transform is an .mst file that contains a collection of changes you can apply to an Application Package .msi file at deployment time. For example you can have a generic application package that can be customized using a transform with site specific information for each of your sites.
What is Windows Installer?
Windows Installer is a component of the Microsoft Windows operating system that provides a standard foundation for the installation, upgrade and removal of software.
Windows Installer has the following features
- Transactional Behavior. If it is not installed successfully then it is completely removed.
- Self Repair. If any installation components are missing or corrupt then they are automatically repaired.
- Advertised shortcuts allow on demand component installation.
- Formalized mechanisms to efficiently upgrade installed applications.
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