Files in MSI with no destination

[Glenn M]

How to include a file (*.EXE utility in my case )in an MSI that isn't
set to be copied anywhere when the msi is run anywhere but can be
referenced in a custom action to run direct from the msi.

I want to run a utility but i dont want to copy it to the machine , in
a custom action i can run a file from the msi , which is then
extracted to a temporary location , executed , and removed GREAT!! .

But how do i put the file in the files table so that is it for
reference only and not to be copied anywhere

Any ideas?

 

[Phil Wilson]

Exactly how to do it depends what tool you're using to build the MSI file, but
yes, you can create a custom action based on an executable stored in the binary
table. Windows will just extract it automatically it and run it.