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Asked: 2026-06-15T13:03:37+00:00

how can i add or delete entry of a msi database table using msidb.exe

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how can i add or delete entry of a msi database table using msidb.exe rather than using the orca.Is there any commandline like below

msidb.exe [msipath][importingFilepath]

Once the file is added the corresponding entries in the msi tables should be updated

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    Although tools such as msidb.exe are capable of exporting and importing text archive files, text archive files should only be used for the following specific purposes.

    • Text archive files can be used with version control systems.
    • To remove wasted storage space and reduce the final size of .msi
      files.
    • To add localization information to an installation database.
    • To determine the code page of a database.
    • To set the code page of a database.
    • To increase the limit of a database column. Authors cannot change the
      column data types, nullability, or localization attributes of any
      columns in standard tables.

    A text archive file for a Windows Installer database carries an .idt file name extension and is in the Archive File Format.

    You should use a Windows Installer table editing tool, such as Orca or a third-party tool, to create and modify an installation package.

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