easiest way to create an msi file?

[eyeball]

hi all,

can anyone tell me or point me to a guide that shows how to create an msi file please? i need it to be a free way not with that wininstall LE or whatever its called

thanks

[cluberti]

Well, if you want free, it likely won't be "easy". However, you can download the platform SDK from Microsoft, and use the included ORCA msi editor to create your own .msi packages - the ORCA package, as well as the SDK, are free.

[eyeball]

thanks cluberti

have you ever made one sucessfully? if so which tool did you use?

im installing a pc atm and intend to use that discoz.exe on the win 2k cd to create the msi. i let you know how it goes and ill post instructions if it works

thanks

Edited January 16, 2006 by eyeball

[cluberti]

I personally use AdminStudio from Installshield/Macrovision, but I've been known to use Orca for basic .msi tasks.

[eyeball]

thanks cluberti ill look at those, the program i tried earlier today buggered up and ended up creating a .nai file,i tried to convert it but it wouldnt have it. oh well back to the drawing board as they say