jjohnston
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Create Desktop Shortcut for MSIX Applications

Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:04 pm

I have a WPF application I'm now bundling into an MSIX package. I have yet to discover a way to create a desktop shortcut for the application. Is it even possible?

Daniel
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Re: Create Desktop Shortcut for MSIX Applications

Thu Dec 05, 2019 2:57 pm

Hi,

As of now, due to the MSIX technology design it is not possible to install a desktop shortcut.

If the MSIX design will change in the future we will try to find a workaround for this request (install Desktop shortcut) and when so we will update you on this thread.

All the best,
Daniel
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Daniel
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Re: Create Desktop Shortcut for MSIX Applications

Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:56 am

Hi,

I have just posted a workaround solution about how to create a desktop shortcut with an MSIX package:

Have a look and see how this works for you.

All the best,
Daniel
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