If you need a simple application that will help you convert EXE files to MSI files, then MSI shell perfect. It is a very lightweight tool with a clear and simple interface that will help you create and convert .exe files to .msi files in just a few simple steps.

It is a beginner friendly app because it has a clean interface but also has some very simple features.

Even the biggest beginners will create MSI files with minimal effort and no prior experience.

Functionality of MSI Wrapper

With this utility, you will be able to perform various actions on MSI files. First, you will be able to modify your EXE files and change their names. You can also find EXE files using the ID locator, but you need to set ID numbers for EXE files that you want to access through this application.

You will be able to enter an ID into the app and find all files with that ID. From there, you should be able to easily update the code.

You will also be able to provide other information about the file, such as the product name, manufacturer and version of the file, comment on it, change its icon by uploading the ICO file from your PC, and much more.

Other minor features

In addition to those mentioned above, there are some additional features to make the experience even more complete. You can specify command line arguments that are used when starting the installation. You can also add other information about your files such as “Help”, “Update Information”, “About Links” and additional information.

You can start the conversion process to get an EXE file and create an MSI file. Before you do so, the application will provide you with a complete summary of all the changes and amendments you have made to the file. You can also save your settings to a separate XML file and use them for future projects.

This application is all you need to convert your files from EXE to MSI. The conversion is also very fast and painless. There will be no errors in the process, in our experience. You can expect a smooth ride with this app.

And thanks to the extensive settings and changes you can make to the converted files, it won’t be difficult if you constantly need to convert files from EXE to MSI.

Conclusion

MSI shell is a comprehensive application that will help you convert EXE files to MSI files. At the same time, you will be able to set various parameters during the process and create complex MSI packages.

It can’t be more comprehensive than this and at the same time it’s a very simple and lightweight tool.