MAKEMSI is a freeware tool which enables you to easily and reliably create low overhead "MSI" or "Windows Installer" based installers.
Publisher’s description
What is MAKEMSI?
MAKEMSI by Dennis Bareis is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 10.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (10.4 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: MAKEMSI is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MAKEMSI safe to download?
- The file is served by dennisbareis.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E97592B82A92DED5F0EBD4557F82C60F3798831CDF1AF2EAC71588702D7365B3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.148Latest | May 28, 2022 | 10.4 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DennisBareis.MAKEMSI -emsiexec /i makemsi.zip /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C66A1561-B9D6-4034-A0BE-99ACB6B0ECBB} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dennis Bareis
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 22.148
- Released
- May 28, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- May 9, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- dennisbareis.com
- winget ID
- DennisBareis.MAKEMSI
- MSI product code
- {C66A1561-B9D6-4034-A0BE-99ACB6B0ECBB}
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Frequently asked questions
Is MAKEMSI free?
MAKEMSI is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is MAKEMSI safe to download?
The download comes from dennisbareis.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MAKEMSI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MAKEMSI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MAKEMSI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.