[wix-users] Common installer for x64 and x86

[Christopher Painter]

In my experience, if the application is .NET based you can simply compile it for Any CPU and treat it as an x86 32bit MSI.  It'll actually run as a 64bit process.

If it's native with say COM registration then it's best to make a 32bit and 64bit MSI.  It might also be possible to only support 64bit depending on your user base.   I do software development in a large corporate office  and none of  our servers have been 32bit for about 5-6 years now and  the same goes for workstations for the past 2 years.


I do know hacks to get a 32bit MSI  to install files to 64bit locations but it's utility is quiet limited and is totally unsupported.

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Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2019 11:55 AM
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Subject: [wix-users] Common installer for x64 and x86

Hello All,

Is it possible to have a common installer for both OS bitness - x64 or x86?

I am sure this question has been asked before and I did see a 10 year old response that it is not possible but thought I will check if it is possible now?

Thanks,
Swatantra

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