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 MSIFASTINSTALL Property
MSIFASTINSTALL Property

The MSIFASTINSTALL property can be used to reduce the time required to install a large Windows Installer package. The property can be set on the command line or in the Property table to configure operations that the user or developer determines are non-essential for the installation.

The value of the MSIFASTINSTALL property can be a combination of the following values.

ValueMeaning
0 Default value
1 No system restore point is saved for this installation.
2 Perform only File Costing and skip checking other costs.
4 Reduce the frequency of progress messages.

 

Windows Installer 4.5 or earlier:  Not supported. This property is available beginning with Windows Installer 5.0.

Requirements

VersionWindows Installer 5.0 on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7. See the Windows Installer Run-Time Requirements for information about the minimum Windows service pack that is required by a Windows Installer version.

Build date: 11/12/2009

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Does not work with a Transform.      hallan   |   Edit   |   Show History
Because the RestorePoint is created before the Transform is applied, this Property has no effect when applied via a Transform, it must be added directly to the MSI in this case.
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