MsiFiler.exe populates the File table with file versions, languages, and sizes based upon a source directory. It can also update the MsiFileHash table with file hashes.
Syntax
msifiler.exe -d {database} [-v] [-h] [-s ALTSOURCE]
Command Line Options
Msifiler.exe uses the following case-insensitive command line options. A slash delimiter may also be used in place of a dash.
| Option | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -d | database | The database (.msi file) that is to be updated. |
| -v | Use verbose mode. | |
| -h | Populate the MsiFileHash table. This creates the table if it does not already exist. The MsiFileHash table can only be used with unversioned files. | |
| -s | ALTSOURCE | ALTSOURCE specifies an alternative directory to find the files. |
This tool is only available in the Windows SDK Components for Windows Installer Developers.
See Also
- Windows Installer Development Tools
- Using the Directory Table
- Released Versions, Tools, and Redistributables
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