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 "name": "InstallShield Executable",
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 "summary": "This file type which includes '_INST32I.EX_ ' file in the title is included many Windows software distributions that use the InstallShield installation software. InstallShield is a proprietary software tool originally developed by The Stirling Group.",
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 "updated": "2026-10-20",
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 "conversions": [],
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 "verification": []
}