Basic information about MSI file
There are 1 file types using the MSI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MSI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MSI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MSI file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the MSI file?
- How to open a MSI file?
- What programs do I need to open a MSI file?
- What programs help to create and edit a MSI file?
- How to convert MSI files to another file format?
- How to convert another files to MSI file format?
1.Detail information about MSI file extension: Windows Installer Package
File type | Windows Installer Package | Category | Misc Files |
---|---|---|---|
Developer | Microsoft | File format | Binary |
Description | MSI file is a Windows Installer Package developed by Microsoft. An MSI file is a package that contains installation information for a particular installer, such as files to be installed and installation locations. It may be used for Windows updates as well as third-party software installers. | ||
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSI files | |||
Windows |
Microsoft Windows Installer 7-Zip Windows Installer XML |
How to convert MSI files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MSI file format?
Can't open a MSI file?
”Can't open this file: example.MSI”。
To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MSI extension without any issue.
Where I can download the application that support MSI file?
How to change file associations?
- Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
- In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
- Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.
Can I change the extension of MSI files?
What else may cause problems width open a MSI file?
- Whether the MSI file is damaged.
- Whether the MSI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
- Whether the MSI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
- Whether the installation of an application that supports the MSI file format is incompletely.
- Whether the MSI file is infected.
- Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MSI file are up to date.
- Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MSI file.
If the MSI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.