Sumsie

Sumsie is a handy tool that helps you peek inside setup packages, especially the ones in the MSI format. You know how applications need installers to work right? Well, Sumsie makes it super easy to understand what's packed inside those installers.

Check Your .NET Framework

Before diving into Sumsie, make sure you have .NET Framework installed on your computer. Once you launch Sumsie, you'll see a clean window with a navigation panel on the side. This helps you access all installer components easily. You'll find a message area and a big space for previews and edits!

Working with MSI Files

The cool thing about Sumsie is that it only works with MSI files. It's quick to load them up, and then you can check out things like the database structure, dialog displays, files, registry entries, summary info, and even validation details! Plus, each category stays active as its own tab—super organized!

Edit Like a Pro

Sumsie isn't just about viewing; it lets you edit variables too! These are neatly organized in dedicated fields for easy access. You can even look at all the steps of the installation process in their window. Just keep in mind that while viewing is great, you can't change how those steps look.

Inspect and Modify Files

You can inspect existing files or add new ones if needed! The same goes for registry entries—you can remove or add lines as necessary. Just be careful: messing with these settings might mess up your deployment package! It’s usually smarter to save changes as a new deployment package instead of overwriting the original.

Your Go-To Tool for Deployment Issues

All in all, Sumsie isn’t just another installation builder; it’s your secret weapon for fixing deployment issues within MSI packages! If you're looking to get hands-on with your software installations and want to tackle any problems head-on, give Sumsie a try!