Hey r/1Password!
We are excited to announce the beta launch of the MSIX installer for 1Password for Windows. The MSIX installer combines the benefits of our existing EXE and MSI installers, meaning that you no longer need to compromise between features that are exclusive to the EXE or MSI. Like MSI installations, MSIX installs to a directory that requires admin privileges to modify, providing additional tamper-proofing measures. In addition to this, MSIX offers an improved ability to detect other common forms of tampering, notifying the user and giving them the option to repair or reset the install.
| EXE | MSI | MSIX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected install* | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Improved tamper detection | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| ARM64 support | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| In-app updates | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Access to Beta and Nightly channels | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
*Protected install refers to installing in a directory requiring admin privileges to modify, providing additional tamper-proofing measures against threats such as local malware.
Accessing the Beta
We’d love for you to try out the MSIX beta and provide feedback about your experience.
To try out the beta, first make sure that you are running Windows 10 20H1 or later. Then, download the installer by clicking on this link and install 1Password.
Additional Notes
When will the MSIX be officially released? We are looking to officially launch MSIX in late-June of this year, both as a direct download from our website and via the Microsoft Store.
Do I need to uninstall 1Password before installing the MSIX version? It’s recommended but not required. Once the MSIX is installed, you’ll no longer be able to open other versions of 1Password and will be prompted to uninstall old versions, if opened.
Can I use the MSIX beta long-term? Yes! Over the course of the beta, you’ll be locked to the beta channel, but once the MSIX is officially released, you will be able to switch to Stable and Nightly channels upon updating.
Where can I learn more about MSIX? Check out this Microsoft article on MSIX to learn more.
Where can I ask questions and/or provide feedback about the MSIX installer? Feel free to ask your questions and/or provide feedback directly in this thread.
Looking to ensure 1Password app is always up to date on endpoints, once its deployed with Intune. Any idea is welcome
Hello r/1Password!
If you’ve been following closely over the last few months, you may have seen my other post regarding the release of the MSIX installer for 1Password for Windows - now available for direct download from our website and the Microsoft Store.
With the MSIX released, we are now working to deprecate our old EXE installer in favour of the MSIX and the recently improved MSI installers.
What does EXE installer deprecation mean?
First, we’ve delisted and replaced the EXE installer with the MSIX installer from both our website and the Microsoft Store.
Secondly, starting with the Beta channel on October 29 and the Stable channel on November 11, upon updating an EXE-installed version of 1Password, the application will automatically be reinstalled using the MSIX installer. If your device is not compatible with the MSIX, the application will be reinstalled using our MSI installer.
I’m not super familiar with Windows installers. How will this affect my 1Password experience?
For the majority of users, 1Password will behave as normal and any account information will be preserved as 1Password is reinstalled using the new installer.
Like the EXE, the MSIX is a per-user installation meaning that the application will only be installed to a single Windows user profile. If multiple Windows users need to use 1Password on the same device, we recommend reinstalling 1Password using the MSI installer which is machine-wide by default.
Is there anything I need to do in advance of the deprecation?
Most users should not have to do anything beyond updating 1Password for Windows. If you have specific installation requirements, we recommend uninstalling 1Password fully and reinstalling using your preferred method before the migration to ensure uninterrupted access.
If you have any questions, please drop them in thread!