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Posted By: Winfrey

win patrol - 07/24/14 04:41 PM

On their link there is one link that shows 32.0.2014.5
and one that shows 32.0.2014.5 MSI
what is MSI
Posted By: Draclvr

Re: win patrol - 07/24/14 06:44 PM

I've never been sure and have never seen an explanation. I think it has something to do with whether the installer is 32-bit or 64-bit, but I'm not sure. I see that Bill has finally partnered with someone to take WinPatrol over - Ruiware. There has been something about a long-term family illness and him not wanting to give WinPatrol up to someone who would load the download up with Toolbars and other junk.
Posted By: Winfrey

Re: win patrol - 07/24/14 07:08 PM

which one did you use
Posted By: Jenny100

Re: win patrol - 07/24/14 07:09 PM

.msi is a type of Windows installer (.exe is another one)
Here are a couple of links about the differences
http://www.symantec.com/connect/articles/understanding-difference-between-exe-and-msi
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/17895...-setup-exe-file

I've seen program install files that came as .exe for 32-bit Windows, but .msi for 64-bit Windows.
For example, 7-zip installers are like that: http://www.7-zip.org/

But I don't think it has to be that way.
Here is a site where Microsoft talks about how to create a 32-bit .msi installer
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg513945.aspx
Posted By: Draclvr

Re: win patrol - 07/24/14 09:09 PM

Thank you, Jenny. I thought it was something to do with that, but not sure. Winfrey, I used the .exe download.
Posted By: Winfrey

Re: win patrol - 07/24/14 09:38 PM

Thank you for the explanation.
Posted By: Jenny100

Re: win patrol - 07/25/14 12:57 AM

It doesn't matter which you use, as long as it's for 64-bit Windows if you have 64-bit Windows -- or for 32-bit Windows if you have 32-bit Windows.
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