[MGP][MSIX/APPX settings] Set app working dir and arguments (PSF)

Define a working directory and run arguments for executable of the app. This fix may be useful when the app can’t find some DLLs when launched.

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 WkDir and Args settings from the context menu of an app that fails when launched.

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  3. Select an App bitness (if unsure, leave 32-bit), App working directory and, if needed, specify Arguments for the app executable. You can learn about the required current working directory and arguments in the original shortcut before you converted to MSIX. Then, click Save.

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