MSIX Packaging Tool: Convert EXE & MSI to MSIX

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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 https://subscribepage.io/rbsIjt 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