msiexec.exe

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Windows Process Description:

The msiexec.exe file is part of Windows Installer which is an application/program that normally starts when installing other new programs. This component of Windows Installer also provides the means to modify and perform actions and operations using the command prompt. The program file msiexec.exe is necessary to keep the computer running stable and secure.

While installing any new program or application it is necessary to keep the msiexec.exe application running or the installation would not continue. After installing a program, the msiexec.exe usually stays running and can often be left running after installation. In some cases the msiexec.exe application may start automatically while rebooting if an installation process requires it to do so or if the installation fails to complete successfully.

The application msiexec.exe is a necessary part of Microsoft Windows and should not be deleted or modified. Deletion or corruption of the program file msiexec.exe would lead the computer to crash. If any new program is installed and causes a computer to display any specific msiexec.exe error message it is recommended to restart the computer. This only means that the new program installed requires the computer to reboot after installation. To fix other msiexec.exe issues it is best to contact a local service technician first before attempting re-installation of the whole operating system.

The Microsoft Windows Installer msiexec.exe file uses approximately 63kb to 161kb of disk space. It is a very important component of any Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows Installer is not only a background running application or installation program. It also works as a software management system tool. Windows Installer can be used to manage installation, deletion and addition of software components, basic maintenance of disaster recovery by performing system rollbacks and monitors file resiliency. Windows Installer can be customized by program developers who want to install custom applications. The installer can also run software from multiple sources.

Microsoft Windows Installer and the program msiexec.exe are products developed and distributed by the Microsoft Corporation.

Author: Microsoft Corporation.

Author URL: www.microsoft.com

Part Of: Microsoft Windows Installer Package

Memory Usage: Low, uses approximately 215 KB of RAM.

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