GetMSIInformation

Author(s)

• Michael Escamilla

Functions

Test-FileLock Get-MsiProperties Convert-ProductCodeToCompressedGuid Get-ReversedString Get-ReversedBytes Enable-AllButtons Disable-AllButtons Clear-Textboxes Get-EncodedHash Get-FileHashInformation Get-MsiIcon Set-TextboxInformation Build-IconImageControls Set-IconImageNavigation Set-IconImage Clear-IconImageControls Invoke-FormReset Invoke-GetMSIInformation Invoke-LaunchAsPwsh Start-BackgroundUpdateCheck Show-UpdateAvailable Set-StatusMessage Get-WindowBitmap Get-UpdateChannel Open-ReleasePage Update-ScriptFile Restart-Script Install-RightClickMenu

Dependencies

This script has no dependencies.

Release Notes

1.0.0.0       - Initial release
2.0.0.0       - 10-4-2024 - Added file hash information, and context menu items for the installation and uninstallation of a Right-Click Option in Windows Explorer. And some other UI improvements.
2024.10.4.1   - Updated the version numbering, and a sepearator in the context menu.
2024-10.13.0  - Added an error message when the file is locked
2024-12.8.0   - Formatted Script for Publishing to PowerShell Gallery
2026-1.5.0    - Added Icon extraction and export functionality. Added context menu items to open the icon temp folder and right-click menu folder.
2026.1.5.1    - Fixed a bug when launching the script from the internet
2026.1.6.0    - Fixed a bug where the 'No Icon' label would not hide
2026.1.6.1    - Added the michaeltheadmin.com icon to the Form and Right-Click Menu
2026.1.7.0    - Simplified console output messages during script download from GitHub
2026.8.11.0   - Updated UI for less 'default' look.
Added the Compressed Product Code (Compressed GUID) to the GUI.
Right-Click Install will directly call pwsh.exe if available.
2026.8.12.0   - Added a check for updates feature.
Manual check available under the 'About' menu.
A non-blocking background check runs at startup and notifies via the status bar when a newer release is available.
2026.8.12.1   - Added Logic to Update the script depending on the way it was launched.
2026.8.12.2   - Added status bar feedback when installing or removing the right-click menu.
The 'latest version' confirmation now shows in the status bar instead of a pop-up.
2026.8.13.0   - Added screenshot options under the File menu to copy the window to the clipboard or save it as a PNG.
Fixed the drag-and-drop box staying highlighted gray after being clicked.
Property fields now show the accent outline on hover instead of staying outlined after clicking.
2026.8.14.0   - The right-click menu now works on any file type to get hash information, not just MSI files.
Fixed repeating errors when the status bar message tried to reset.
The window now comes to the foreground faster on the first launch in a session.