How can I create an MSI setup?

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Daniel Rikowski picture Daniel Rikowski · Jun 25, 2009 · Viewed 149.7k times · Source

I've created setups for all my Delphi tools with Inno Setup for years. Now some users rather want an MSI installation package, so they can deploy the setups from a central server to all workstations.

How do I create one? Do I have to buy Visual Studio or some other product?

Answer

mezoid picture mezoid · Jun 25, 2009

You can use Wix (which is free) to create an MSI installation package.

WiX Tutorial - Creating an Installer MSI with Wix

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