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How Do I Open a WiX Project?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 2:46 am

If you’re looking to open a WiX project, there are a few things you’ll need to do first. For starters, you’ll need to download and install the WiX Toolset. Once you have the toolset installed, you can open a WiX project by opening the file with a .wixproj extension.

Once you have the WiX Toolset installed, opening a WiX project is a simple matter of double-clicking on the file with a . This will open the file in Visual Studio, where you can then edit the code and make changes as necessary.

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PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with WiX, do not attempt to open a WiX project. Doing so could result in data loss or corruption.

Making changes to a WiX project is relatively easy, thanks to the visual interface that Visual Studio provides. However, if you’re not familiar with XML or programming in general, then it might be best to leave the editing to someone who is. Otherwise, you could end up breaking something without realizing it.

In conclusion, opening a WiX project is simply a matter of having the right tools installed and then double-clicking on the file. Once you have Visual Studio open, you can then make changes to the code as necessary. Just be careful if you’re not familiar with XML or programming in general, as you could easily break something without realizing it.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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