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Applies to:
Windows 95/98/Me
Requirements
Windows 95/98/Me
Related link
Click here for Windows 2000, XP
File Size
1.7MB
File Name
InstMsiA.exe
Author/Supplier
Microsoft
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Description The Microsoft Windows Installer is an 'application installation and configuration service'. This means that it is used for installing programs on your computer. Some software requires this latest download before you can install it. In effect, this becomes a two step process. First you download the Windows Installer and run it (restart your computer). Then run your software's installation program (yes, there is some degree of Microsoft kookiness that requires you to install an installation program before you can install the program you actually want). According to Microsoft, this is the function of the package: 'It manages the installation and removal of applications by applying a set of centrally defined setup rules during the installation process. These setup rules define the installation and configuration of the installed application. In addition, you use this service to modify, repair, or remove an existing application. The Windows Installer technology consists of the Windows Installer service for the Windows operating systems and the package (.msi) file format used to hold information regarding the application setup and installations.' Bottom line: if you try to install a new program on your computer and it says it needs Windows Installer 2.0, then download this package. You are here: Download Windows Installer 2 (full package) |