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Windows Installer May 2026

: Reinstalling or repairing specific features rather than the entire application if files become corrupt.

: Developers can author packages that allow features to be "advertised" but not fully installed until the user attempts to use them for the first time. Common Use Cases for Developers Windows Installer

: Letting users skip unnecessary tools to save disk space. : Reinstalling or repairing specific features rather than

In the context of the , a feature is a specific part of an application's total functionality that a user can recognize and choose to install independently. For example, in a productivity suite, a feature might be a spell-checker, a thesaurus, or a collection of clip art. Key Characteristics of Windows Installer Features in a productivity suite