[wix-users] Advantages/disadvantages of embedding cab file in MSI

[viharika reddy]

Thanks a lot Rob, for the information on embedding cab file.

On Sat, 22 Aug, 2020, 4:58 AM Rob Mensching, <rob at firegiant.com> wrote:

> Simply:
>
> Pro:
> * One file to distribute
>
> Con:
> * Embedded cabinet is cached with MSI which takes space on user's system
> drive
>
> So, if your cab is small, then maybe you can consider embedding. If your
> cab is not small, you are taking space on the user's drive that is probably
> the most crowded and cannot be moved.
>
>
> Best practice: do not embed the cabinet
>
>
> ---
> Short replies here. Complete answers here:
> https://www.firegiant.com/services/
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> viharika reddy via wix-users
> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 4:17 PM
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> Subject: [wix-users] Advantages/disadvantages of embedding cab file in MSI
>
> Hi All,
>
> What are the advantages/disadvantages of embedding cab file in MSI? Could
> you please let me know the best practice?
>
>
> Regards,
> Viharika
>
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