There are several method to extract the data inside a .MSI file. You can, however, do it straight from the command line without using any other external program.

Here’s how to do it:

- Click Start -> Run (This brings the Run dialog box)
- In the Run dialog box type cmd and press Enter (This launches the Command Prompt)
- Use the following command to perform the extraction:

msiexec /a filepath to MSI file /qb TARGETDIR=filepath to target folder

Replace filepath with the path of the MSI file.
Replace filepath to target folder with the path of the folder you want the files to be extracted to

Example: msiexec /a c:\myfile.msi /qb TARGETDIR=c:\myfolder

- Press Enter and you’re done. The files within the MSI installer will be extracted to the folder you specified.

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