| A | B |
|---|
| Msiexec.exe | performs package installation |
| .msi | Database of application objects and installation settings |
| .mst | contains custom installation parameters and settings and modifies the installation. |
| .msp | patch used to install updates or patches |
| Software Installation Policies | Allows administrators to specify .msi packages to be advertised or installed |
| Publishing Software | advertising availability of applications |
| Assigned | Installed automatically |
| Windows Logo Program | Lets users know which programs are compatible |
| \Windows\AppPatch | where fixes for incompatible files are stored |
| End User Modes | Allows program to run in environment that mimics Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4 or Windows 2000 |
| Program Compatibility Wizard | allows user to test compatibility |
