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How Do I Create an MSI File With WiX?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 2:41 am

If you’re looking to create an MSI file with WiX, there are a few things you’ll need to do. First, you’ll need to download and install WiX on your computer. Once you have WiX installed, you’ll need to create a new project in Visual Studio.

To do this, open Visual Studio and click “File” > “New” > “Project.” In the New Project window, select “Other Project Types” > “Setup and Deployment” > “Visual Studio Installer.” Give your project a name and click “OK.”

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Next, you’ll need to add some files to your project. To do this, right-click on your project in the Solution Explorer and select “Add” > “New Item.”

PRO TIP: If you are not a experienced Windows Installer developer, then it is not recommended that you create an MSI file with WiX. MSI files are complex and can be difficult to troubleshoot if you are not familiar with them.

In the Add New Item window, select “Module” and give it a name. Click “Add.” This will add a new file to your project called Module1.wxs.

Now that you have a module, you’ll need to add some code to it. The code you’ll need to add will depend on what kind of MSI file you’re trying to create.

For example, if you’re trying to create an MSI file that installs a piece of software, you’ll need to add code that tells WiX where to find the files for the software and what properties they should have. You can find more information about how to do this in the WiX documentation.

Once you’ve added the necessary code to your module, you can build your MSI file by right-clicking on your project in the Solution Explorer and selecting “Build.” This will create an MSI file in the output directory for your project. You can then use this MSI file to install the software on any computer that has Windows Installer installed.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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