File Extension Library


.WXS File Extension

  • Developer by: Outercurve Foundation
  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: XML

What are .WXS files and how to open them?

Can't open .WXS file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WXS file.

What is a .WXS file extension?

.WXS file extension is created by Outercurve Foundation. .WXS has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .WXS file is XML.

.WXS is WiX Source File

Source file created by Windows Installer XML (WiX) toolset, a Windows installer developing program; XML document containing one root element (<Wix>); a collection of strings for localizing a product into a specific culture; similar to .CPP files.

WXS files must be written in WiX schema or else they will not compile. The <Wix> element is a top-level container in the WXS file, it can include the following children:

  • PatchCreation - Compiles into a .PCP file.
  • One of the following elements:
    • Bundle - Creates bundle packages.
    • Module - Compiles into a .MSM file.
    • Patch - Compiles into a .MSP file.
    • Product - Compiles into a .MSI file.
  • Fragment - Helps build an installer database in WiX.

There can only be one <PatchCreation>, <Product>, <Module>, or <Patch> section element for each WXS file or else the linking process will be broken. There can be an unlimited amount of Fragments.

NOTE: WiX Source files are preprocessed and compiled into .WIXOBJ files by the Candle tool in the WiX Toolset.

List of all softwares that can open the WiX Source File
Windows
WiX Toolset

How to fix problems with .WXS files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .WXS files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .WXS file format
  2. You need to check the .WXS file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)