MSIX app fails

SYMPTOMS:

Win32 app that is repackaged to MSIX/APPX fails when launched or during work.

SOLUTION:

Apply MSIX runtime fixes to the repackaged app. See [MGP][MSIX/APPX settings] Runtime fixes (Package Support Framework)

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.

Here are some common examples where you can find the Package Support Framework useful:

• Your app can’t find some DLLs when launched.

  You may need to set your current working directory. You can learn about the required current working directory in the original shortcut before you converted to MSIX.

• The app writes into the install folder.

  You will typically see it by “Access Denied” errors in Process Monitor.

• Your app needs to pass parameters to the executable on launch.

  You can learn about the required parameters in the original shortcut before you converted to MSIX.

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