What is a *.msi file?

[Bobby77501]

I am in the process of downloading a *.msi file hoping it contains what I am
looking for. Can someone tell me what that extension means and how to use
that file? The actual file name is "ScanSoft RealSpeak.msi." I'm hoping it
contains a certain text-to-speak voice I am looking for. Thanks........

Bobby

 

[purplehaz]

MSI is an install file, like and exe. It think it stands for MicroSoft
Installer.

 

[T.C.]

It's just the Windows XP equivalent of a program install file. Before
Windows XP, the file probably would have been named ScanSoft RealSpeak.exe.
I haven't tried that program, but I really like the quality, features, and
ease of use of Scansoft's PaperPort Deluxe software.

 

[News Reader]

You can install MSI files by simply clicking them or selecting install from
right click popup menu.

 

[T.C.]

As with .exe files, double clicking an .msi file will do start the install
too.