Questions tagged [appxmanifest]
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Install Windows 10 apps using a .bat script?
When I try this (it installs window store, calculator, photos and sticky notes using a .bat file) :
Powershell "Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers *WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register…

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Cannot access the file because it is being used by another process in VS
I am creating an appxUpload file for my UWP project release.
When I start creating an appxUpload file, I get following error:
Error: Cannot open 'C:\Project\Dekstop\obj\Release\Desktop.exe' for
writing -- 'The process cannot access the…

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The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process when creating appxUpload file
I am creating a appxUpload file for my UWP project release. I have already Uploaded more than one bundle files to the Microsoft Store.
When I am building/rebuilding solution, no errors are being triggered.
But, whenever I start creating a…

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Windows 10 IoT Core terminates connection to XBox 360 wireless game controller after app start
I have a XBox 360 Controller attached, using the XBox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows USB dongle, to my Windows 10 IoT Core (Build: 17763) machine.
The receiver shows up in the dashboard and I can navigate in the left-sided burger menu.
If I start…

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How to fix problem with WACK "Error Found: The private code signing test encountered the following errors:"
I have a problem whem I testing my app in WACK / (Windows app certification kit ) The type of problem
Private code signing
Error Found: The private code signing test encountered the following errors:
The package contains code signing keys…

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The OutputPath property is not set for project When creating appx Bundle file for Packager project
I am creating the bundle file for Windows Application packager project that is the intermediate project to combine my UWP and desktop application functionality. My project builds successfully but whenever I try to create the Appx bundle file it…

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Unable to create bundle.appxupload file for windows Packaging project for desktop bridge application, UWP
Currently I am able to build my application in release mode having Windows Packaging project as a Startup project and my UWP as Entry point to it where desktop application running in background.
Previously I had created a Upload file to be uploaded…

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appxUpload file not getting generated when creating UWP bundle file to upload on microsoft Store
I am trying to create appxupload file to be uploaded to the Microsoft Store. But when i generate the bundle file along with appxupload file, only appx bundle file is getting generated whereas appxupload file is not generated.
Also i followed the…

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How to pass args to a UWP Application with EntryPoint="Windows.FullTrustApplication" in AppxManifest.xml
I am trying to set up an AppxManifest.xml to launch a Win32 application as a full trust application. Using the snippet below, I am able to Add-AppxPackage -Register AppxManifest.xml and then use Debug > Other Debugging Tools > Debug Installed…

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Updating existing UWP package deletes app data of the older app version
1)I am trying to update my existing UWP app with a new release. I have added this package to the Microsoft store. However when I install the new release all the previous app data get cleared. How can I get the old app data when I install the new…

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Location of AppXPackage Data?
Where is the data used by the PS cmdlets like "Get-AppXPackage" stored physically? I know each package has a manifest, but there must be a index of all packages.

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UWP. The name of the app that will appear in the Microsoft Store
I need to set the name of the app that will appear in the Microsoft Store. Which element or attribute should I define in package.appxmanifest?
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Why package name is using project name?
I have a uwp project, the project name is FirstMobile, in Package.appxmanifest, I click Packaging and put package name as WinTest, then I click Store--> Add to generate intall appx file, but why the generated appx is name as FirstMobileXXXXX, why it…

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VS2017 (15.4.1): Bug concerning backgroundMediaPlayback
I've got a BackgroundTask which should be Extended with the ability to Play Music. Therefore, i Need to include this capability into the Package.appxmanifest-file. As soon as i include the capability

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SecondaryAuthenticationFactorRegistration API giving access denied exception in appx which is built using makeappx.exe tool
I am able to register companion device(mobile phone) with CDF framework in Win32 application.I am not getting any exception in this case.Then i have used MakeAppx tool to convert win32 application into appx. When i tried to register companion…

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