Does not Update on Windows Store App (WAP Dist) - APPXBUNDLE (.appxbundle)

[fritzen]

• Works great on dev mode.

• Works great on most Commons Windows Installers

- Does not work on Microsoft Store App (WAP redist) - APPXBUNDLE (.appxbundle)

how to reproduce the problem

• just create a Microsoft Store packaging project with Onova Test App

• After administrator permission App.Updater.exe cant apply files. Apparently a permission issue, even with admin elevation permission

[Tyrrrz]

Store manages the installation of its apps itself, so it's very likely it prevents Onova from tampering with it. Also I believe it allows auto-update as well, which would probably make use of Onova unnecessary for such scenarios.

[fritzen]

You're right. Yet, even if it worked, I really don't know if I would know if Microsoft's usage policies would allow the use of its update solution. However, the Microsoft Store certification process is very slow. This is a big problem for me.

[Tyrrrz]

I would say Store sucks in general.

[fritzen]

I agree with you. The biggest advantage of the store is the visibility of the app. However, after I had to wait 8 days for the approval of the App version, I need to rethink the advantages and disadvantages of continuing to use the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft does not make clear the prohibition on using own auto-update solution for a critical part of the application, such as a business DLL for example.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/packaging/self-install-package-updates

[Tyrrrz]

This article actually has some useful info: https://www.techmesto.com/windows-store-apps-installed-save-data/

Not sure if this is possible to automate though.

[fritzen]

it really won't be easy to reconcile Microsoft's update process with its own update process. thanks!

[Tyrrrz]

Yeah, unfortunately.