MSIX Packaging Tool: Convert EXE & MSI to MSIX

In this video, we walk through the complete process of converting traditional application installers—both .MSI and .EXE formats—into MSIX packages using the Microsoft MSIX Packaging Tool. This tutorial is perfect for those new to application packaging or looking to prepare apps for App Attach in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

We cover everything from creating a self-signed certificate, installing the MSIX Packaging Tool, packaging apps like PuTTY and VLC, and editing the manifest to remove problematic dependencies. You’ll also learn how to test your MSIX packages on a separate virtual machine. Whether you’re setting up for AVD or just need a working MSIX package for testing, this step-by-step guide has you covered.

🔗 Links to scripts, downloads, and additional resources are in the description below the video!

00:00 – Start
03:10 – Create the Self-Signed Certificate
06:14 – Install MSIX Packaging Tool
07:15 – Create an MSIX from an MSI
13:41 – Create an MSIX from an EXE
17:50 – Test the Package
18:22 – Add the Self-Signed Certificate
18:55 – Run the MSIX App
20:40 – View and Remove an MSIX App

Links:
Free Azure guide! Subscribe to the newsletter
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A Beginner’s Guide to the AZ-900
https://www.udemy.com/course/beginners-guide-az-900/?referralCode=C74C266B74E837F86969

Zero to Hero with Azure Virtual Desktop
https://www.udemy.com/course/zero-to-hero-with-windows-virtual-desktop/?referralCode=B2FE49E6FCEE7A7EA8D4

Hybrid Identity with Windows AD and Azure AD
https://www.udemy.com/course/hybrid-identity-and-azure-active-directory/?referralCode=7F62C4C6FD05C73ACCC3

Windows 365 Enterprise and Intune Management
https://www.udemy.com/course/windows-365-enterprise-and-intune-management/?referralCode=4A1ED105341D0AA20D2E

Code to create a self-signed certificate
https://github.com/tsrob50/CiraltosTools/tree/main/AVD

Headache with the MSIXMGR update
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/headache-msixmgr-update-riccardo-pomato-y69wf/

What’s new in MSIX: November 2023
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/what%e2%80%99s-new-in-msix-november-2023/3996401

Installer Downloads:

PuTTY: https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html

VLC: https://get.videolan.org/vlc/3.0.21/win64/vlc-3.0.21-win64.exe#google_vignette