"MapleStory" players take on the role of heroes tasked with defending the virtual setting against a variety of monsters and nefarious plots. The online game requires the installation of a large number of game files on a player's system. The company that produces the game, Nexon, packages these in an executable installer program.
Identification
Nexon includes MapleStory.msi as part of the ".exe" program that automatically extracts all files required to play the game and installs them on your system. The company makes this file available to all players through their website. Once installation is complete, you can play "MapleStory" from that computer and create a new character or access your existing "MapleStory" heroes. The use of an executable file simplifies the process of installation, combining all required installation procedures in a single operation.
File Statistics
The executable program provided for "MapleStory" contains a variety of files required to use the online game. The ".msi" file contains the vast majority of the game's settings, images, sounds and other important information. As a part of the ".exe" program's extraction process, it decompresses this file and starts the installation procedures. The full installation process requires 1.5GB of space to install all files, including the ".msi" Windows installer file.
Using the Installer
You should not need to use the ".msi" file itself at any time in the normal installation process, but it may activate warnings based on your computer's settings. Because the file is an installer, many anti-virus programs and some operating systems may require administrator permission before allowing MapleStory.msi to complete its tasks. You should allow access to the system if you want to complete the installation, but take care to verify that the installation files came from the official "MapleStory" home page. Many viruses and keyloggers designed to steal account information may use official filenames to confuse users.
Additional Information
The ".msi" file itself, as well as all temporary files created and placed during the installation process, appear in your computer's temporary folder or browser's designated download folder. If an error in the installation process requires you to obtain a new ".msi" file or reports the file as corrupt, download the entire ".exe" installation package again from Nexon's main "MapleStory" page. Partial downloads are not available from official sources.
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