About Microsoft MSIX Packages (.msix)

AdminStudio 2023 | 25.0 | Application Manager

Microsoft has introduced a new installer technology, MSIX packages (.msix), to support platform independent installations. AdminStudio supports the import of Microsoft MSIX packages into the Application Catalog.

MSIX is the next generation software deployment model for the Windows platform, bringing the best of MSI, AppX and App‑V together in a single package. MSIX has the capability to run a traditional Win32 application in a native container, achieving application isolation, ease of deployment, fully clean uninstallation, and seamless software updates all at the same time. MSIX promises to be the alternative to MSI and become the gold standard of Windows deployments. You can choose to continue to use MSI, but the benefits of MSIX will greatly outweigh the need to maintain MSIs long-term, especially given that most enterprises and consumers are increasing their adoption of Windows 10.