The WiX Toolset - How to Make Your Own MSIs

Learn how to create Windows Installer packages using the WiX Toolset in this 28-minute conference talk from BSides Cleveland 2016. Explore the fundamentals of MSI authoring, including XML declarations, product elements, package attributes, directory structures, and component management. Gain practical tips for debugging and optimizing your installer packages. Master the art of creating professional Windows installers with this comprehensive guide to the WiX Toolset.

Syllabus

WIX TOOLSET THE BEES KNEES OF MSI AUTHORING CHARLES L. YOST 2016-06
WIX TOOLSET What is it?
The Wix toolset lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine.
THE RULES
LETS BUILD ONE!
STARTING OUT Xml Declaration
PRODUCT ELEMENT The Product element is analogous to the main function in a C program
PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES
PRODUCT ATTR. TIPS
PACKAGE ELEMENT
PACKAGE ATTRIBUTES
PACKAGE ATTR. TIPS Installer Version Unless you know you need something else: 200. Platform
DIRECTORY ELEMENT Directory layout for the product.
DIRECTORY ATTRIBUTES
DIRECTORY ATTR. TIPS
COMPONENT ELEMENT Component for parent Directory. Required to group files.
COMPONENT ATTRIBUTES
FEATURE & COMPONENTREF ELEMENTS
MEDIA ELEMENT
DEBUGGING TIPS
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