About Windows Installer

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Windows Installer - Win32 apps

Learn about the Windows Installer, versions 3.0 to 5.0, which is used to install applications or updates or services run on Windows.
Roadmap to Windows Installer Documentation - Win32 apps

This documentation is the primary source of reference material for Windows Installer.
Using Windows Installer - Win32 apps

This section describes how to use Windows Installer to organize applications into components and download an application from an Internet location:
Overview of Windows Installer - Win32 apps

The Windows Installer reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) for your customers by enabling them to efficiently install and configure your products and applications.
Windows Installer File Name Extensions - Win32 apps

The following file name extensions are used with the Windows Installer.
Downloading an Installation from the Internet - Win32 apps

Windows Installer accepts a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) as a valid source for an installation.
Using Windows Installer and Windows Resource Protection - Win32 apps

Windows Installer adheres to Windows Resource Protection (WRP) when installing essential system files, folders, and registry information in Windows Server 2008 and later and Windows Vista and later.
Maintenance Installation - Win32 apps

After an application has been successfully installed, the user may want to return to the installation to add or remove features. This is known as a maintenance installation.

Training

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Explore the Windows Package Manager tool - Training

Streamline the installation and maintenance of software on your computer by using Windows Package Manager. Explain the front-end components and commands, the Windows Package Manager repository, and how to contribute to the repository.

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