Dll execute during MSI execution(Installer)

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I created an MSI for my application and i want my dll to execute during installation of this MSI. How can i add my dll to MSI. I read something on ORCA but getting error.

Can anyone help to add my dll to msi using orca. My dll contain a message box and registry entry

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