Monthly Archives: November 2010

New MSI Interview Questions.


  1. How to add font files in an MSI package without using Wise Package Studio’s File Display Section.
  2. Difference between deferred & immediate custom action.
  3. What will you do if you can’t solve a issue in a package.
  4. How to add shortcuts to startup folder.
  5. Which applications should not be repackaged in MSI
  6. Which & why files are stored in C:\Windows\Installer
  7. What are the differences between patching, update & upgrade
  8. How to view to installation log files, which third party tools can be used for this task.
  9. Where can I find the schema of MSI file.
  10. How will you get the table details by using MSI SDK but not using ORCA.
  11. How can Network Shortcuts be added in an MSI Package.
  12. How to install certifications using MSI
  13. What are the advantages of admin install
  14. What condition on CA will allow to “Install” and “repair” but not at “uninstall”
  15. How to create nested MSI Installation
  16. How to create MST file from two MSI files.
  17. How to ensure that MSI gets installed only on WinXPSP3, win 7 and IE 8