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InstallShield vs MSIX Packaging SDK

A side-by-side look at InstallShield and MSIX Packaging SDK. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

InstallShield

InstallShield

Development

InstallShield is a software tool used to create installers or setup packages for distributing software to end users. It simplifies the complex process of making installers for Windows and other platforms.

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MSIX Packaging SDK

MSIX Packaging SDK

Development

The MSIX Packaging SDK is a set of libraries that allow developers to package desktop and UWP apps as MSIX packages programmatically. MSIX is the latest app package format from Microsoft.

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