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What's the difference between an exe file and an msi file?

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Answer: EXE files are mainly used to indicate that the file is executable

MSI files show that the file is a Windows Installer

Step-by-step explanation:

EXE files are mainly used to indicate that the file is executable

MSI files show that the file is a Windows Installer

MSI files are only used with launchers, EXE does not need to be used with launchers

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