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Asked: 2026-05-21T04:03:40+00:00

I was trying to create a MSI package from scratch by making use of

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I was trying to create a MSI package from scratch by making use of the ORCA tool. I wanted an installer that does nothing but still to be a valid package from the MSI package perspective. I added only two tables to the package: InstallUISequence and InstallExecuteSequence. I added them because I just wanted to support normal install initiated using the /i switch of the msiexec. When I executed the package it gave an error.

I want to know the minimum mandatory tables that are required for a MSI package to be a valid package. Also, I would like to know the reason behind those tables being mandatory.

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  1. Editorial Team

    I would say that the starting point for you is Windows Installer documentation. As for the minimal set of required tables for a valid MSI package, I think you should take advantage of running ICE validation. In Orca, select Tools > Validate…, choose “Full MSI validation suite” and press Go. The invalid package won’t pass that validation. Each ICE error/warning has sufficient description on MSDN. and finally, when running the installation, generate a verbose log – it can answer all the questions. Happy learing! 🙂

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