Setup Icax64msi - Coreldraw Graphics Suite 2020

The file ICA_x64.msi is a core component of the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 installation package. It is specifically required for the setup to carry out the installation alongside the main Setup_x64.msi file. Official Documentation and Manuals

For the "paper" (documentation) you requested, you can refer to the following official resources:

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 Deployment Guide: This is the most technical document available. It includes a section on "Working with MSI files" (page 45), which explicitly mentions that the setup requires ICA_x64.msi to function.

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 Quick Start Guide: A 10-page visual overview of the software's workspace and basic tools. coreldraw graphics suite 2020 setup icax64msi

Installation Instructions: A web-based manual covering typical and custom installation steps, including system requirements. Key Technical Details

Location: In a standard installation source (ISO or DVD), the file is typically located in the x64 folder.

System Requirements: To run this setup, your system should have at least 4 GB of RAM and 4 GB of hard-disk space, running on Windows 10 (versions 1903/1909), Windows 8.1, or Windows 7 (with latest service packs). The file ICA_x64

Dependencies: The setup also relies on language-specific modules found in the x64\msis folder.

Method C: Silent / Network Deployment (For IT Admins)

If you manage multiple workstations, you don’t want to click through prompts. Use:

msiexec /i "icax64.msi" /qn /norestart SERIALKEY=DR24R39-XXXXXXXXXX

/qn = Quiet mode (no UI).
/norestart = Prevents forced reboot.
You must also copy the .cab files and the Data folder alongside icax64.msi.

Important: For a full suite install (including Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Font Manager, etc.), you actually need to call the main Setup.exe with transform files. Running only icax64.msi installs only the core engine. Method C: Silent / Network Deployment (For IT

Example: resolving a “Missing ICAx64.msi” during Repair

Cancel the repair prompt.
Mount the CorelDRAW 2020 ISO.
When Windows asks for the file location, browse to <mounted_drive>:\x64\MSIs\ICA_x64.msi.
Continue repair; restart when prompted.

4. Detection of Persistence Mechanisms via Installer Logs

Paper: “Installer as a Persistence Vector: Case Study of Creative Suites”
- CorelDRAW 2020 creates scheduled tasks, services (e.g., CorelIOMonitor), and shell extensions.
- MSI log (/lv switch) reveals these.

Q1: Can I move icax64.msi to another computer and install?

No. The .msi is tied to the original source media. You need the entire setup folder (including Data1.cab, setup.exe, etc.).

Part 6: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why you may see errors mentioning ICAx64.msi

Missing or corrupted installation media (ISO, DVD, or extracted setup files).
Antivirus or security software quarantining the MSI during install.
Interrupted or incomplete extraction of the installer files.
Running the wrong installer architecture (mixing 32-bit and 64-bit packages).
Installer looking for the MSI at a different path (e.g., when repairing or updating an existing install).

Part 5: Post-Setup Verification – Did icax64.msi Work Correctly?

After a successful setup, check these items to confirm icax64.msi installed everything:

CorelDRAW 2020 launches without requesting installation media.
Under Control Panel > Programs and Features, you see CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 with size > 1.5 GB.
The folder C:\Program Files\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020\ contains Draw.exe and a subfolder MSI with icax64.msi backed up.
Windows Registry at HKLM\SOFTWARE\Corel\CorelDRAW\2020 has a key Installed set to 1.

If any of these are missing, run a repair:

Go to Apps & Features → CorelDRAW 2020 → Modify → Repair. This will re-trigger the icax64.msi installer.

Understanding "ICAx64.msi" in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 setup

ICAx64.msi (often shown as ICA_x64.msi or ICAx64.msi) is one of the Microsoft Installer (MSI) packages included in the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 installation media. It is not the main Setup MSI, but a supplementary MSI that the installer calls to add specific components or shared features needed by the suite during installation. Typical roles for ICAx64.msi include installing small components, shared libraries, or integration pieces (language modules, helper components, or runtime features) required by CorelDRAW, PHOTO-PAINT, or ancillary utilities.