For environments running Windows 7 or older versions of Windows 10, the MSIX Core tool is used. msixmgr.exe -AddPackage YourApp.msix -quietUX Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Key Considerations
Create a new Application and select "Windows app package (*.msix, *.appxbundle)". SCCM reads the manifest and populates the silent install behavior by default. Summary Checklist for Success
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msiexec /i <package_name>.msix /quiet
Run your deployment script using Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process to ensure the commands execute. Deployment via MECM (SCCM) or Intune For environments running Windows 7 or older versions
An MSIX silent install is a command-line driven process that installs a Windows application without user intervention. Unlike traditional .exe installers that often require complex "switches" (like /S or /quiet ), MSIX is standardized. Because it is a containerized format, the installation process is handled by the Windows OS itself (via the AppX Deployment Service), making silent rolls-outs much more predictable. The Primary Tool: PowerShell Add-AppxPackage
For all-users install, the MSIX must first be provisioned (e.g., via Intune or Add-AppxProvisionedPackage ). The above works for registered packages. SCCM reads the manifest and populates the silent
If the Windows App Installer is installed, you can use its dedicated command-line tool.
if (-NOT ([Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal] [Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole] "Administrator")) Write-Host "Please run as Administrator for machine-wide install." -ForegroundColor Red exit 1
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | "Deployment failed because app license not found" | Use -SkipLicense with Add-AppxProvisionedPackage | | "App already installed for this user" | Run Remove-AppxPackage first | | "Missing dependencies" | Install framework packages (e.g., VCLibs, UI.Xaml) first | | "Silent install still shows a progress bar? | That’s normal – it’s not interactive, just visual. No user input required. |