Intel,Altiris Group

Wrapping MSI and MST 

Oct 04, 2007 11:22 AM

Here are the steps I followed to create an .EXE which contains MSI and MST. Hopefully this will help other application packagers faced with the same challenge.

  1. Launch WPS
  2. In Tools, double click on Windows Installer Editor.
  3. Double click on Run Wise Script from Installation at "Untitled -- Windows Installer Editor."
    1. Create a new WSE.
    2. Save it in the same location as the package files or on the desktop.
    3. Close Windows Installer Editor screen.
  4. Launch the .wse file just created.
  5. On the left pane, double click on Install File(s).
    1. Select the source where the MSI is located (use the location from where Authenticated Users can get to such as the WISE sharepoint).
    2. Destination should be the temp directory on the user's PC.
    3. Select the other options as they apply for e.g. check of 'Include Subfolders' if necessary.
  6. Do the same exact for .mst file.
  7. Create an exe by selecting 'Execute Program' option from the left-pane.
  8. Overall options should be similar to the image below:
  9. Click Compile.

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Oct 05, 2007 02:56 PM

Hi Vijay,
Yes, it is just for basic installation...this is what my manager was looking for.
Thanks,
Ropree

Oct 05, 2007 04:21 AM

This looks a very easy procedure to package such a complicated pacakage.
This package should be altered a little bit to support some more functionalities. Becausem It may not work if this package is being deployed through intellimirror(On demand installation). This package wont advertise. also, it may not repair.
However, the steps mentioned over here are enough if the package is gonna undergo a machine level deployment. Good Job. :)
Cheers'
Vijay Raj

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