The MSIX Packaging Tool is a powerful tool that helps developers package, manage, and deploy applications on Windows 10 devices. This blog post highlights the new features and improvements that have been added to the MSIX Packaging Tool in February 2021.

Overview

The MSIX Packaging Tool is a Microsoft tool used to package applications for Windows 10. This article outlines the new features and updates to the tool released in February 2021.

What’s New

The MSIX Packaging Tool now supports packaging applications with multiple executables, and users can now package and sign their applications with a single command. Additionally, users can now package applications with multiple language resources.

Major Updates

The MSIX Packaging Tool now supports Windows 10 version 20H2, and users can now select the desired version of the Windows 10 operating system when packaging applications. Additionally, users can now package applications with the latest version of the Windows 10 SDK.

What’s Important to Know

The MSIX Packaging Tool is available for free on the Microsoft Store, and users can now package applications with the latest version of Visual Studio. Additionally, users can now package applications with the latest version of the Windows 10 SDK.

“The MSIX Packaging Tool is a great way to package applications for Windows 10, and the new features and updates make it even easier to package and sign applications with a single command.”

Key points from the article:

Create MSIX packages from existing Windows Installer (.msi) files

Improved support for .NET Core 3.1 applications

Ability to add, remove, and update files in an existing MSIX package

Ability to convert existing MSIX packages to AppX packages

Improved support for creating packages from .appxupload files

From the Windows IT Pro Blog

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