[MGP][MSIX/APPX settings] File redirect fixup (PSF)ΒΆ

This fixup redirects reads/writes to files that are located under the package folder to the VFS folder under the LocalAppData.

When to use: When the packaged App tries to write data to files (log, config, etc.), located under the package folder and crashes. MSIX container prohibit writing under the package folder.

The Package Support Framework (PSF) is an open source kit that allows to apply runtime fixes to the repackaged Win32 app that fails to run in an MSIX container.

Important

Precondition: Open a project in Package Generator (see Open MGP project).

  1. Go to the Shortcuts\Apps > MSIX tab.

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  2. Select New file redirect fixup from the context menu of an app that fails.

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  3. Specify a folder in the Redirect from field, from which the fixup must redirects the read/write operations. Using the RegExp rule in the Patter matching field you can specify to what files this fixup will be applied. Note that you can add few File redirect fixups for one app. Then, click Save.

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