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what is a component in msi???not about what component contains

expecting answer as soon as possible

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  • I think the members here did a collective Spock eye-brow raise. The question is quite vague, at least to me it is. And I would strike that body line. Just say "Thank you. Any help is appreciated" Kindness goes a long way. - smrmcjason 9 years ago
  • Many thanks for such a kind request ;-)
    besides... I think you are in the wrong business... if you cannot do "some" research by yourself (e.g. s.e.a.r.c.h. for an answer) then you a definitely going to be unsuccessful.

    (can't believe that I responded to this question ;-) - jaybee96 9 years ago

Answers (2)

Posted by: EdT 9 years ago
Red Belt
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A component is a "container" for one or more resources associated with the application install. Such resources are files and registry keys. Bear in mind that an MSI file is actually a database that stores information about how the install is to take place, and a component is an entry in the database.
Posted by: dj_xest 9 years ago
5th Degree Black Belt
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A component is like a football team in World Cup (Feature) composed of players and coaching staffs (files or registries) and they all want to reach their destinations (championship). They have some attributes like a keypath (maybe a captain or a coach) and some conditions like determination, agility, and so forth. Now if during the whole tournament they did not manage to reach the championship, it means that they were beaten up along the way. This is again similar to component which can be they either lack in certain attributes or they are not supposed to go there. (Condition) :)))
 
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