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How to turn an EXE file into MSI that has to download additional data when installing

PDF Creator 6.

How can I turn an EXE file into MSI

Note: EXE file has to download additional data when installing.
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Shaun Vermaak
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I assume you are using the free version
EXE file has to download additional data when installing.

That has become normal. I have here EXE stubs, MSI stubs, MSI full and EXE full. I spend time getting EXE full.

Converting may help in your case but not all cases.
They are doing it out of spite which is unacceptable considering the community helped them purchase their first MSI packaging tool (my understanding from what I read).

Their business editions have MSI editions and they probably hope that this will turn into more sales.

You can do a snapshot MSI capture or download the source code and build an installed yourself (GitHub)
True and I despise the practice. I have mostly paid software and enter support cases to get full downloads (EXE or MSI). That is normally successful
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OK so after sometimes on researching.  the pdf architect forms were able to provide me with pdf architect 6 full GPO package.

thanks guys for the help
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