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MSI File Extension

MSI file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Windows Installer Package. MSI has been classified as Misc Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open MSI files in Microsoft Windows Installer program.



Windows Installer Package File Type

Windows Installer Package File Type
Extension .msi
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (1195 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Microsoft Windows Installer
Category Misc Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a MSI File Type?

The contents of a MSI package can be extracted at the help of a file decompression utility such as 7-Zip.

In Windows Vista, the .MSU files are used to install system updates and fixes.



Free online MSI Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .MSI (Windows Installer Package) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to MSI, merge, split and compare the MSI files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



MSI Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Windows Installer Package .MSI File Extensions while opening the .MSI files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open MSI Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Installer Package on your system such as Microsoft Windows Installer.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Windows Installer program for *.msi (Windows Installer Package) files.

    Associate MSI Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.MSI (e.g example.msi) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows Installer program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .msi files.

Related MSI File Extensions

MSI default file extension is .MSI and other similer related extensions are:



All Platform Software Programs for MSI File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the MSI files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open MSI File on Windows

Software License Developer
Avanquest MyLabel Designer Deluxe image. Avanquest MyLabel Designer Deluxe 000 for Windows Paid Avanquest MyLabel Designer Deluxe
Igor Pavlov 7-Zip image. Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows Open Source 7-Zip
ConeXware PowerArchiver image. ConeXware PowerArchiver 2019 for Windows Commercial ConeXware
Microsoft Windows Installer image. Microsoft Windows Installer 000 for Windows Included with OS Microsoft

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MSI File on Mac OS

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Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MSI file on Linux

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Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MSI file on Web

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iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MSI file on iOS

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Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MSI file on Android

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

MSI file extension icon image.About MSI - Windows Installer Package

FileProInfo is to help you understand about the Windows Installer Package with *.MSI suffix, and provide the complete detail as how to open, edit, convert, merge, split and compare it with other related software programs, software download links and free online apps and tools.

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Updated 12/1/2024


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