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by michael34

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Hello,
I am running Windows 98 and need to know how to get my PC to open MSI files. The problem is I looked on Microsofts site and found a redistributable version of the installer V2.0 however when I downloaded and installed it it just told me its already up to date, however I cannot open any *.msi files and I need to be able to.

Anyone have any idea's on how I can fix this?

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by dmiles

Not much help other than what you have,check the following site or consider reloading windows
How to open a .msi file
Microsoft Installer

The Microsoft Windows Installer is an installation and configuration service that ships as part of the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) operating systems, and is provided in a service pack to Windows 95, Windows 98, and Microsoft Windows

More info: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseid=32831&area=top&ordinal=17

Download Windows Installer 2.0 for 95/98/ME (1.7 mb)

Once Windows Installer is downloaded and installed (by double clicking), you will be able to open .msi files like any other .exe installation.

by jackofalltech

What EXACTLY happens when you double-click on a .MSI file? It could be as simple as a bad association.

Hold down the Shift key, right-click on a .MSI file, select 'Open With', then browse to find the executable. Don't forget to check the box that says 'Always use this...'

Ralph

by tjc

or could it be that the msi file you have is corrupted and needs to be downloaded/gotten etc.

by michael34

Overall problem was something with the OS. I had to format and do a reinstall which fixed the problem.

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