File Extension MSI

File type: Microsoft System Installer

About the MSI file type:

If Windows cannot find the appropriate program associated with .MSI files, then your registry may have errors. Check your Windows registry for errors (includes file association errors).

MSI is the system installer package which is used to install programs in Windows and other operating systems. The file is used by the operating system as program file and can be installed by simply clicking the file. The file runs a complete setup program which places all directories and files required for running that program in the programs directory. The file can be used for updating Windows. The file has other uses and can be used for installing software on Windows. The file has the information to load files and directories in the particular folder as defined by the installer. The file is used to install applications and the same requires information of location of data and other files on the system.


Detailed information for file extension MSI

Category: Configuration File - MSI is used for installing software and updates
File format: Proprietary
Open with Windows: MSI can be run by Microsoft Windows Installer
Open with Linux: MSI can be simply run by clicking on it once Microsoft Windows installer is installed
MSI is used as an installer to install applications on Windows and other operating systems and has the complete installer information with the install location.