Windows MSI Installer Upgrade
Budget: ₹37,500 – ₹75,000 INR
I have an existing MSI for a desktop application that still pulls in the VC++ 2010 runtime. I need the package rebuilt so it installs the current, unified VC++ 2015-2022 Redistributable instead and runs smoothly on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Because I am not certain whether the original package contains custom actions, scripts, or special properties, the first step will be a quick audit of the current MSI. If you find anything that must stay, please migrate it unchanged or suggest a safer equivalent.
The finished installer must:
• detect and deploy the correct x86 or x64 VC++ 2015-2022 redistributable as needed,
• install cleanly on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows,
• preserve all existing product codes, upgrade codes, and shortcuts so end-users experience an in-place upgrade,
• pass a silent /quiet install test with standard MSI logging enabled,
• uninstall without leftover files or registry keys.
I normally work with WiX, InstallShield, or Advanced Installer, so feel free to choose whichever tool you prefer; just send the project source along with the rebuilt MSI so future maintenance is easy.
Please tell me how you plan to approach the audit, which packaging tool you’ll use, and roughly how long you expect the turn-around to take.
Because I am not certain whether the original package contains custom actions, scripts, or special properties, the first step will be a quick audit of the current MSI. If you find anything that must stay, please migrate it unchanged or suggest a safer equivalent.
The finished installer must:
• detect and deploy the correct x86 or x64 VC++ 2015-2022 redistributable as needed,
• install cleanly on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows,
• preserve all existing product codes, upgrade codes, and shortcuts so end-users experience an in-place upgrade,
• pass a silent /quiet install test with standard MSI logging enabled,
• uninstall without leftover files or registry keys.
I normally work with WiX, InstallShield, or Advanced Installer, so feel free to choose whichever tool you prefer; just send the project source along with the rebuilt MSI so future maintenance is easy.
Please tell me how you plan to approach the audit, which packaging tool you’ll use, and roughly how long you expect the turn-around to take.