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It shows the app name, the developer, the Start menu tile, and a set of capabilities enabled by the app manifest. If the user clicks the Install button at the bottom right corner, the App Installer checks the app's digital certificate. Unlike a standalone installer, App Installer refuses to install an app without a valid digital certificate. [5]
Windows Installer (msiexec.exe, previously known as Microsoft Installer, [3] codename Darwin) [4] [5] is a software component and application programming interface (API) of Microsoft Windows used for the installation, maintenance, and removal of software.
The Windows Installer CleanUp Utility is a legacy software utility for the Microsoft Windows operating system designed to solve installation problems of apps that use the Windows Installer technology. An app whose Windows Installer entries are damaged cannot be uninstalled or reinstalled via the normal means.
WiX was the first Microsoft project to be released under an open-source license, the Common Public License. [1] [2] It was also the first Microsoft project to be hosted on an external website. [1] After its release in 2004, Microsoft has used WiX to package Office 2007, SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005/2008, and other products. [3] [2]
Microsoft (Part of Windows) Active Freeware (proprietary) No No Inno Setup: Jordan Russell and Martijn Laan Active Modified BSD license: No No InstallAware: InstallAware Software Active Trialware: Yes Yes Yes InstallCore: InstallCore [2] Discontinued Software as a service: No InstallShield: Flexera Software: Active Trialware: Yes Yes No ...