Dixa Desktop app for Windows and Mac
Publisher’s description
What is Dixa?
Dixa by Dixa is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.12, released on April 18, 2023. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 14 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dixahq/dixa-desktop-app-release) has 5 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Dixa release”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 6.8 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Dixa is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dixa safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BDCC9796F672D5FA8DA0A10FD08E2AD6F007D22DFC9BFD325C14A1715C529F46· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 14 versions ›14 versions over 2 years · about 6.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.12Latest | April 18, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.0.10.1017 | August 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.0.9.1001 | May 10, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.0.8.989 | March 23, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.0.6.967 | January 13, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.0.5.913 | November 8, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 4.0.4.896 | November 3, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 4.0.3 | October 20, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Dixa.Dixa -emsiexec /i dixa-setup-4.0.12.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {AB8F27B0-718E-4AAD-906E-F100D84E9776} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask dixaInformation
- Publisher
- Dixa
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dixahq/dixa-desktop-app-release
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.0.12
- Released
- April 18, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 6.8
- GitHub stars
- 5
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Dixa.Dixa
- MSI product code
- {AB8F27B0-718E-4AAD-906E-F100D84E9776}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dixa free?
Yes. Dixa is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Dixa safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Dixa with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Dixa be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Dixa support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Dixa run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Dixa?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Dixa without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.