Converting SecPod Saner CVEM Agent EXE to MSI Using MSI Wrapper

This article provides step-by-step instructions to convert the Saner_Windows_x86_6.4.exe installer to an .msi file using the MSI Wrapper Tool (exemsi).

Pre-requisites:

• Download and install MSI Wrapper Tool.

• Place the following files in a single folder:

  • Saner_Windows_x86_6.4.exe

  • spsaneractivation.conf

Step-by-Step Conversion:

Step 1: Launch MSI Wrapper

• Open MSI Wrapper and click Next on the welcome screen.

Step 2: Choose Executable Input

• Click ... and browse to select SanerNow_Windows_x86_6.4.exe.

• Enable "Include all files in setup folder and subfolders".

• Provide output .msi file name.

• Leave compression as None.

• Click Next.

Step 3: Set Visibility

• Visibility of MSI package: Visible

• Visibility of wrapped installer: Hidden

• Click Next.

Step 4: Security and User Context

• Security context: Windows Installer

• Elevation: Never elevate

• MSI installation context: Per Machine

• Click Next.

Step 5: Application IDs

• Provide a meaningful Application ID (e.g., SecPod Saner).

• Click Create New for the Upgrade Code.

• Click Next.

Step 6: Application ID

• Input Application ID as

  • SecPod Saner

• Click on Create New to generate Upgrade code
  

• Click Next 

Step 7: Package Properties

• For product name select get from as Manual and input:
  • SecPod Saner
• Click Next

Step 7: Optional Metadata 

• Leave all fields blank. Click Next.

Step 8: Installation Parameters

• Install arguments: /S /ACTIVATION_TOKEN=spsaneractivation.conf

• Leave Uninstall arguments blank.

• Click Next.

Step 9: Command Line Actions (Optional)

• Leave both fields blank. Click Next.

Step 10: Summary

• Review all inputs and click Build to generate the .msi file.

You should now have an .msi installer ready for deployment.

Notes:

• If you want to avoid the MSI Wrapper watermark, use the licensed version of the MSI Wrapper. 

• This method is ideal for mass deployment using software distribution tools. 

• No custom uninstall parameters are set

For further assistance, contact SecPod Support.