How to unpack a file within a MSI without installing it

[Max2006]

Hi,

Is there any tool to unpack a file within an MSI file without actually
installing it?

I tried to rename the MSI file to cab and zip, but I couldn't see the files
inside.

Any help would be appreciated,
Max

 

[Peter Foldes]

No. But why would you want to do that.

 

[The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly]

Hi,

Is there any tool to unpack a file within an MSI file without actually
installing it?

I tried to rename the MSI file to cab and zip, but I couldn't see the
files inside.

Any help would be appreciated,
Max

If you had the Microsoft installer packaging software, it could do what
you want. If not, on a hunch I would try either winrar or isobuster.
Good luck!

--
"Software is like sex, it's better when it's free."
- Linus Torvalds

DRM and unintended consequences:
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/?p=435&tag=nl.e101

 

[Jon]

Hi,

Is there any tool to unpack a file within an MSI file without actually
installing it?

I tried to rename the MSI file to cab and zip, but I couldn't see the
files inside.

Any help would be appreciated,
Max

LessMSI
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Programming/File-Editors/Less-MSIerables.shtml

 

[Dave-UK]

Hi,

Is there any tool to unpack a file within an MSI file without actually
installing it?

I tried to rename the MSI file to cab and zip, but I couldn't see the files
inside.

Any help would be appreciated,
Max

Universal Extractor - this free program will handle most packed files, including MSIs.
http://www.legroom.net/software/uniextract