General Information view shows main information about MSI:

  • Product Name
    Will be visible in Add Remove Programs and defines application name.

  • Product Version
    Will be visible in Add Remove Programs and defines application version.

  • Manufacturer
    Will be visible in Add Remove Programs and defines application vendor name.

  • Product Code
    Unique GUID that defines this specific application MSI installation and is stored in MSI Property table.

    💡 Every time new MSI is created using Master Packager, Package Code
    is generated as a unique GUID. This string must be unique for each
    MSI installation. To generate a unique GUID, press 🔄 button.

  • Upgrade Code
    Unique number string that defines this specific application suite.

    💡 Note: If upgrading a previous version of the application, ensure
    that the Upgrade Code is the same as for previous version(s) of the
    MSI.

  • INSTALLDIR
    Sets the default installation directory path and defines a PUBLIC Property that can be used during MSI installation to change the default installation directory.

  • Code Page
    Defines how MSI database characters are displayed.