asked on 5/17/2011

Converting an EXE file to MSI

I need help converting an exe file to MSI which I would like to distribute using GPMC.

I tried downloading Advanced Installer, but I am just unable to understand how to use it. Confusing!

Any other available softwares please?

Microsoft Legacy OS

Last Comment

Mike Thomas

5/17/2011

ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION

Mike Thomas

5/17/2011

THIS SOLUTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS.

View this solution by signing up for a free trial.

Members can start a 7-Day free trial and enjoy unlimited access to the platform.

See Pricing Options

Start Free Trial

SOLUTION

Mohamed ElManakhly

5/17/2011

THIS SOLUTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS.

View this solution by signing up for a free trial.

Members can start a 7-Day free trial and enjoy unlimited access to the platform.

See Pricing Options

Start Free Trial

ben1211

5/17/2011

ASKER

hi Mojo....I have an exe file. I need that exe file converted to an MSI file, otherwise I can't distribute it via GPMC.

Mike Thomas

5/17/2011

Like I said, in most cases you can extract the msi file out using the /a switch I have done this countless times, so many times in fact I have never needed or even heard of a conversion tool. It is great to know you can get a tool to convert though.

ben1211

5/17/2011

ASKER

M-Manakhly - i tried the link that you gave me. Its not easy to use this. I tried it with the exe file that I have, and it just doesn't work. Meaning, the msi package is created, but when I run it on another PC/Server, the package runs, but I can see that there are no changes. I know by right, there should be changes to an icon. This exe file is a McAfee agent.exe file.

I'm attaching the exe file here. Take a look at it please.
agentch.exe

Mike Thomas

5/17/2011

I just extracted the exe using the /a switch and it gives up 2 bin files and xml and a .bat file, that batch file would be very easy to run using a start up script..............if that is any help to you.