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Evergreen Application Packaging converting Winget to MSIX

In this post we demonstrate evergreen application packaging converting Winget to MSIX. Further to our previous blog where we convert MSI, App-V, PowerShell and PSADT to MSIX, in this blog we demonstrate how to automatically convert Winget packages to MSIX....

August 26, 2025

MSIX Application Packaging

Evergreen Application Packaging with Automated MSIX Packaging

In this video we demonstrate evergreen application packaging with automated MSIX packaging. It’s an in-house tool that we use to convert MSI, App-V, Powershell and PSADT into the MSIX packaging format. We create a JSON file defining the applications we...

August 26, 2025

MSIX Application Packaging

Installing the Package Support Framework (PSF) Using PowerShell

This blog provides an example of installing the Package Support Framework (PSF) using PowerShell. We’ve discussed previously what the Package Support Framework (PSF) for MSIX is, and how we can use it to create fixups for MSIX packages. We also...

May 16, 2023

MSIX Application Packaging

MSIX Shortcut Working Directory/Start In

MSIX doesn’t natively support shortcut ‘Start In’ working directories, that you would typically see when viewing the properties of an lnk shortcut. This blog explains how we can use the Package Support Framework (PSF) to add an MSIX Shortcut Working...

May 5, 2023

MSIX Application Packaging

MSIX Shortcut Arguments/Parameters

MSIX doesn’t natively support shortcut arguments. This blog explains how we can use the Package Support Framework (PSF) to add MSIX shortcut arguments/parameters. Install the Package Support Framework (PSF) There are two options to install the PSF for MSIX. Option...

May 5, 2023

MSIX Application Packaging

A Comparison Between MSIX and App-V Application Packaging Technologies

This blog provides a comparison between MSIX and App-V application packaging technologies. App-V Advantages Over MSIX While MSIX offers several advantages over App-V, there are some scenarios where App-V may be a better choice for application packaging and deployment. Here...

May 3, 2023

MSIX Application Packaging

What is the Package Support Framework (PSF) for MSIX?

MSIX application compatibility can be improved using the Package Support Framework. But what is the Package Support Framework (PSF) for MSIX? The Package Support Framework (PSF) is an open-source framework that allows developers to run their traditional (Win32) applications inside...

May 3, 2023

MSIX Application Packaging

What is an MSIX AppxManifest.xml

When looking at the anatomy of an MSIX package, one of the most important files is AppxManifest.xml. But what is an MSIX AppxManifest.xml file, and what is it used for? The MSIX app manifest is an XML file that provides...

May 3, 2023

MSIX Application Packaging

What is MSIX and What Are The Advantages and Disadvantages of MSIX?

As enterprises start to investigate the feasibility of migrating applications to the MSIX format, it’s prudent to know what is MSIX and what are the advantages and disadvantages of MSIX? MSIX is a modern packaging format designed to simplify and...

May 3, 2023

Category: MSIX Application Packaging

Evergreen Application Packaging converting Winget to MSIX

Evergreen Application Packaging with Automated MSIX Packaging

Installing the Package Support Framework (PSF) Using PowerShell

MSIX Shortcut Working Directory/Start In

MSIX Shortcut Arguments/Parameters

A Comparison Between MSIX and App-V Application Packaging Technologies

What is the Package Support Framework (PSF) for MSIX?

What is an MSIX AppxManifest.xml

What is MSIX and What Are The Advantages and Disadvantages of MSIX?

PowerShell Script Support for Installing and Uninstalling Intune Win32 Applications

Use PowerShell to Read MSI Windows Installer Properties

Evergreen Application Packaging converting Winget to MSIX

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