: Reinstalling or repairing specific features rather than the entire application if files become corrupt.

In the context of the , a feature is a specific part of an application's total functionality that a user can recognize and choose to install independently. For example, in a productivity suite, a feature might be a spell-checker, a thesaurus, or a collection of clip art. Key Characteristics of Windows Installer Features

: Features are designed from the user's perspective. Users can select which features they want to install via the installer's SelectionTree Control .