Q: _____________ is used to guide the Windows Installer in the installation, maintenance, and removal of programs on the Windows operating system.
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Q: The Windows Installer uses _____________ to direct it while installing, maintaining, and uninstalling applications from the Windows operating system.
- A text file
- An msi file
- An archive file
- An exe file
Explanation: Windows Installer Package (MSI) is the acronym that you need to search for in this context. When installing applications on a computer running the Windows operating system, the Windows Installer must follow the instructions provided by a Windows Installer Package to successfully install, maintain, and uninstall software. It provides details on the installation procedure, such as the files that need to be installed, the settings for the registry, and any individualized activities that need to be carried out throughout the process of installing, maintaining, or removing the software. The Windows Installer technology offers a standardized mechanism for the installation of software programs and the management of such installations on Windows-based computers.
