| Feature | x86 MSI | x64 MSI | |---------|---------|---------| | | System32 (redirected to SysWOW64 on x64 host) | System64 ( System32 on x64 host) | | Program Files | C:\Program Files (x86) | C:\Program Files | | Registry reflection | HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node | HKLM\SOFTWARE | | Component attribute | msidbComponentAttributes64bit = 0 | msidbComponentAttributes64bit = 256 |
| Scenario | Expected Behavior | |----------|-------------------| | Install on 32-bit Windows 10 | Files land in C:\Program Files\YourToolkit (no x86 folder) | | Install on 64-bit Windows 11 | Files land in C:\Program Files (x86)\YourToolkit | | Open .chm from Start Menu | Help displays correctly (may need to unblock .chm file) | | Run mytool --help from x86 command prompt | Shows en-US help text | | Uninstall via Control Panel | All documentation removed, no orphaned files | | Silent install + read registry | WOW6432Node redirection understood | toolkit documentationx86enusmsi
It helps in deploying software packages across a network. This includes preparing software for distribution, setting up distribution points, and managing how and when software is installed on target computers. | Feature | x86 MSI | x64 MSI
Add a checkbox on the final MSI dialog: "View Release Notes" → launches readme.html . : If you are installing the ADK on
: If you are installing the ADK on a machine without internet access, you must first download the full set of installers (including this MSI) on a connected machine.
This tool is particularly useful in large organizations where IT departments need to manage and deploy software across hundreds or thousands of computers.
It was sitting there, untouched since 2015. It was the exact build number the script was crying for.