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InstallShield 2026 » Open MSI/MSM Wizard

The Open MSI/MSM Wizard allows you to import setup packages (.msi) and merge modules (.msm) into InstallShield. This functionality is useful for network administrators who need to build custom setups for their users.

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Open MSI/MSM in Direct Edit Mode

Select this option to view and edit the database directly, without creating a project file. If you select this option, the selected database will open in the IDE, where you can view and edit its contents with the Direct Editor.

Click Next to open the database in the Direct Editor.

Convert MSI/MSM to an InstallShield Project

Select this option to convert the selected database into an InstallShield project, which you can then edit within the IDE.

Click Next to continue using the wizard for this option.