Is there a way to surgically update the MSI with the signed binaries without having to repackage the MSI?

Question

Is there a way to surgically update the MSI with the signed binaries without having to repackage the MSI?

Answer

You can use MsiFiler.exe tool to update File table and MsiFileHash table.

If you are looking for fully verified signed installation, then check out Authoring a Fully Verified Signed Installation and Msicert.exe

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• Ashish, MSI Team Test Engineer. You can get other Ashish insights about developing for Windows Installer from the Windows Installer Chat Archives

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