How to Setup MSI Wrapper

MSI Installer is a command that helps you install programs automatically.

Also known as Windows Installer, MSI contains tools to help install, upgrade and uninstall Windows software. For big programs or those that may take a while to install, the MSI's wrapper feature may come in handy. This code allows the computer to run the process unattended. Since programs can sometimes take several hours to install or upgrade, this frees you from sitting at the computer hitting "OK" every few minutes.

Instructions

1. Drag the program's installer file onto the desktop. It will likely be labeled "Installer" or something similar. If you are installing from a CD, open the CD (in "My Computer") and drag the installer file from there.

2. Rename the file "setup.exe."

3. Open your "Start" menu and type "cmd.exe" (wwithout quotes) in the search bar at the bottom. Hit "Enter."

4. Click "cmd.exe."

5. Type the following into the command line window that appears:

   setup.exe /s /v "/qn INSTALLDIR=C:\Program Files"

6. Add "/u" (no quotes) after "/v" if you wish to uninstall, rather than install, the program.

7. Hit "Enter." The program installer will now run, installing all the program's default settings. It will likely display a message when it finishes (this varies by program).

References

• Adobe: Using the Windows Installer Wrapper