MSI Patch Builder - 100% MSI Patching the easy way!
 

MSI Patch Builder compliments Microsoft Visual Studio Setup Projects and Advanced Installer (Free) by providing a quick and simple way to create MSI Patches.  No need for InstallShield or Wise anymore just to create patches! MSI Patch Builder allows you to simply and easily create 100% Windows Installer Minor Upgrade\Small Update Patches between releases of your MSI based installations!  Creating Patches with MSI Patch Builder is quick, easy and error free! Find out for yourself - download a FREE fully functioning trial now.   Features include:   Easy to use - look and feel of Visual Studio 2005 Powerful - clear and concise build failure reasons Quicker - build MSI Patches in seconds, not hours 100% MSI Patches Configure all MSI Patch options - without using orca! Command line argument building Microsoft .Net 2.0 assembly for easy integration into sophisticated build process Created by developers for developers! Free download of trial version - start building patches right away Launch MSP's with custom MSI arguments Only US$49 -  buy now! Source code purchasing options available

Frequently Asked Questions

What are MSI Minor Upgrade/Small Update Patches?
MSI Minor Ugrade/Small Update Patches are normally used to apply hot fixes that resolve bugs or add minor functionality.  Patches are typically small and can be applied to multiple previous version of MSI installations.  More information on MSI Minor Updates/Patches can be found at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/msi/setup/patching_and_upgrades.asp


Can MSI Patch Builder be integrated into my build process?
Yes - by either command line parameters or programmatic integration.  MSI Patch Builder supports many command line parameters.  In addition MSI Patch Builder is a 100% .Net 2.0 application and is integration ready by simply adding a reference to an assembly which is great if you already have sophisticated MSBuild system.


Is the source code available?
Yes.  A licensing option for source code is available.


Can the MSP be launched with custom command line arguments?
Yes.  As part of the build process the MSP is built into a stub launcher that can accept custom MSI command line arguments.  The MSP is also available without the stub launcher.


What is the different between Windows Installer and MSI?
Windows Installer and MSI refer to the same technology - a standards based software installation system developed by Microsoft for use on the Microsoft Windows platform.


Does the FREE download have any limitations?
MSI Patch Builder does not contain any limitations.  Any Patches built with an unlicensed version will display a message MSI Patch Builder can be purchased for US$49 from www.msipatchbuilder.com before applying the patch.


What are the system requirements?
Not very much.  .Net 2.0 Framework, Pentium III, 256MB Ram and 50MB HDD.  note: your customers do not require the .Net framework - the patches are 100% MSI.


Do my customers need the .Net 2.0 framework installed?
No.  The Minor Updates and Patches created by MSI Patch Builder are 100% MSI and do not require the .Net 2.0 framework.


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