Simplest solution to replace a tiny file inside an MSI?

Question

Many of our customers have access to InstallShield, WISE or AdminStudio. These aren\'t a problem. I\'m hoping there is some way I can provide our smaller customers w

Answer 1

I asume that you create the msi file yourself (?)

When you use Wix to generate your msi, the customer can simply regenerate the whole msi after replacing the file (wix is free). Otherwise it should be possible to use an uncompressed file which is not embedded in the msi. In wix you have to add a media element without a cabinet attribute. The disadvantage is that you have to distribute two files, instead of a single msi.