How to Download ORCA MSI Editor Standalone Version

Quick Tips

• The ORCA MSI editor tool used to be a part of Microsoft Developer Tools but is now retired and no longer supported by the company.
• We’ve provided a link to download the tool as a standalone package.
• Orca MSI Editor allows you to edit the properties of any MSI file.

How to Download and Install the ORCA MSI Editor

Downloading the standalone MSI installer file is quite difficult. However, we’ve extracted and uploaded it onto a link that you can download from.

Note: The installation file is present inside a ‘.zip’ file, so make sure you have the right tool to unzip and extract the installation file.

Download ORCA MSI Editor

Step 1: Extract the downloaded zip file. Double-click to open the file.

Step 2: You have now entered the installation wizard. Tap on Next on the welcome screen to begin.

Step 3: Check the box on I Accept the terms in License Agreement, and tap on Next.

Step 4: Choose your installation package. The Typical package will be the most suitable one, as suggested by the installer.

Once you select the installation package, you will be automatically redirected to the next window, where the installation process will begin. Wait for a few minutes for the process to complete.

Step 5: Tap on Finish to complete the process.

Also Read: How to fix “Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed” error.

How to Edit MSI Files on ORCA MSI Editor

To open the ORCA MSI editor on your Windows PC, all you need to do is to open the Start menu, search for ORCA, and click on the search result. You will have to run the ORCA as an administrator.

Step 1: Once you have opened the MSI ORCA application, click on File in the toolbar and tap on Open.

Step 2: Navigate to the directory where the MSI file is present. Click on open to open the MSI file you want to edit.

Step 3: Once the file is opened, you can select a variable to begin editing it.

However, here are a few things to remember before you begin editing the MSI file.

• Always create a backup of the original MSI file before making any edits and changes.
• Familiarize yourself with MSI file structure and Windows Installer technology through relevant documentation. Make sure you are fully aware of what you are doing.
• Understand the permissions and privileges required for modifying MSI files, and ensure to run ORCA with appropriate administrative rights.
• Maintain detailed documentation of your changes, including reasons for modifications, for future reference and collaboration.