WiXAware for Windows Installer XML 2.0 is a competent tool that supports developers in creating MSI installers efficiently. The application is worth using as it does not require you to posses any specific knowledge of scripting or database. Its easy procedure helps you creating Installs, aligning to the requirements of ‘Microsoft Windows Logo Certification’. Further, the program is capable of generating the underlying XML codes, while you configure the settings for shortcuts, files, and registry keys using the visual designers. Even you can view and edit the codes with the XML view, and view the changes with visual designer. Moreover, the tool enables users to generate digitally signed MSI installs, making it compliant with Windows security requirements. Along with this, it also offers Patch project for creating patch files for Windows Installer to update your existing applications.

WiXAware for Windows Installer XML 2.0 requires you to create new projects for generating MSI installer, after which the features to enter required application details or files are listed on left pane. The different heads given for filling application info are General, User Interface, Product Installation, Additional Install Actions, Custom Functionality, and others. When select any of these, the concerning sub-features are displayed at right side. You would be shown three tabs on the functional area; Welcome, New Project (Design), and New Project (XML). You can set and alter the files and attributes of the installer with Design tab and the XML tab, where the codes for the filled information are generated automatically, can be used for reviewing and editing the codes, if required. The application covers almost each and every aspect and attribute of installer from features and command, forms, files and folders, registry keys, file associations, publish components, custom actions to various other advanced functions. Further, you can edit the custom dialog with ‘Dialog Editor’, add language, etc, and even put digital signature with the created installer.

The WiXAware for Windows Installer XML 2.0 facilitates you adding, editing and generating MSI installer. It further helps you in creating patch file, digital signature, automatic XML code, and other such entities. Owing to its broad range of features and the functional expertise it shows in creating MSI installer, the application is found worth to be rated at 4.5 points.