Is it safe to delete MSI files?

Is it safe to delete MSI files?

Now, when you view the Property details of MSI and MSP files in the Installer folder, these could show that they are connected to software currently installed. Others might be from the software you have uninstalled or old versions that have since been replaced. Those are no longer needed and can be safely deleted.

How do I remove MSI installer?

1. If you have access to the original MSI used for the installation, you can simply right click it in Windows Explorer and select Uninstall.
2. As stated above you can do the same by command line: msiexec /x filename.msi /q.

What is the config MSI folder and can I delete it?

MSI folder contains backups of files that are being installed or updated during a program installation. Upon a successful completion, this folder and files are deleted automatically. However, sometimes the installer program fails to remove these files. In this case, you may safely delete the CONFIG.

How do I uninstall broken programs?

Use the uninstaller built into Windows 11, and Windows 10.

1. Open the Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Apps.
4. Select Apps and Features from the left-hand side menu.
5. Select the Program or App you want to uninstall from the list that appears.
6. Click the uninstall button that shows under the selected program or app.

What is a transform file in MSI?

A transform file (.mst) is file that passes customized configuration settings to the MSI installer package. Information about the customized setup of a package, application configuration, or a variety of other customizations is contained in the transform file. These customizations are typically unique to a specific environment.

How to edit an msi file before installing?

Before you start editing the MSI file, you need to create a transform to apply during the installation. Per best practice guidelines, you should never edit an MSI package directly. Instead, generate a transform that will apply the customizations to avoid a broken installation. Navigate to the menu bar and go to Transform > New Transform.

What is an MSI MST file used for?

They are often used by administrators to customize the behavior of an existing MSI file. They use the MST files together with the original MSI package in their software distribution systems such as group policies. You can also use MST files with wrapped executable installers.

What if the transform file is not in the same directory?

In the event that they transform file is not in the same directory the path would need to be specified. The msiexec.exe command is called by LANDESK and does not need to be specified in the command line and the install switch is added to the command line automatically for you.