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Create Setup Customization Files (Transforms)

Setup customization files are standard MSI transform files (*.mst). Transforms can be used with any installation that starts with setup.exe or with command-line installs (used by many deployment tools).

You can use transforms to:

  • Specify which features will be installed.

  • Customize start menu shortcuts.

  • Run additional programs (such as companion installation packages) automatically before or after Setup.exe.

To create transforms using the Installation Customization Tool, start the tool using your shortcut, or use the following syntax on a command line:

path_to_setup \setup.exe /admin

This displays a Select Customization dialog box. To create a transform, choose Create a new Setup customization file for the following product. To edit an existing transform, choose Open an existing Setup customization file or Companion installer.

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