MAKEMSI quickly and reliably creates MSI files in a non-programmatic way
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Install Assistant.EXE

MAKEMSI produces MSI files. The "Install Assistant" is postcard-ware (free) and allows you to wrap an MSI to create an EXE, this can also install MSI support during the install and so allow MSIs to be installed even if Windows Installer was not originally there (see "bootstrapper EXE").

I have as yet not tried this tool however it is GUI driven and as far as I know can't be automated.

If you know of any better or any other similar tool or source code then contact me. I'd also appreciate an email on how it went if you try this tool.

The tool can be downloaded from "http://installassistant.com/This external link was OK when tested at 13 Aug 2008".

Microsoft awarded me an MVP (Most Valuable Professional award) in 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 for the Windows SDK (Windows Installer) area.This external link was OK when tested at 7 Aug 2008Please email me any feedback, additional information or corrections.
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Microsoft awarded me an MVP (Most Valuable Professional award) in 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 for the Windows SDK (Windows Installer) area.This external link was OK when tested at 7 Aug 2008