Windows Installer Redistributable is a program for Windows intended to serve as a redistributable system component which gives you the means to deploy software on your PC. Basically, it provides the foundation for installing and uninstalling applications on the operating system. Please note that the project files are no longer available for download from the official website.
Overview
One of the main advantages of this distribution is Multiple Package Transaction. Thanks to this feature, you are able to integrate packages in a transaction with multiple components. Thus, in case you want to cancel the installation process, the utility is capable of rolling back the changes and restoring the OS to its default state.
Additional notes
When it comes to patching an app, you have the ability to update only the files affected by the patch. This means you can significantly reduce the operation time. If you choose to uninstall a patch, you may perform this action regardless of the order in which other patches were deployed.
The Embedded UI Handle is another component offered by the program. It enables you to integrate a custom user interface handler in the installer package that may be invoked via the Add or Remove Programs menu in the Control Panel. In order to design applications, using forms, scripts, and templates, you can use a special IDE tool called Zoho Creator.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- gives you the ability to create setup packages;
- you can roll back changes to the operating system;
- it is possible to patch developed applications.
