What is merge module project?

What is merge module project?

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Merge module project is a Setup and Deployment project, which is used to create reusable and shared setup components. It contains files, registry entries, resources, etc., which are required for the installation of a component. It is created as an .msm file. It must be merged with a Windows Installer (.msi) file. The merge module project ensures that the correct version of a component is installed.

On installing an application that contains a merge module, the reference count of the shared component is maintained by the Windows installer in the Windows database. Whenever other applications using the same version of the shared component are installed, Windows installer increases the reference count.

Note: A merge module project cannot be installed alone.

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