This blog explains how we can launch an MSIX application from the command line. First, we need to get the name of the MSIX application shortcut that we want to launch from the command line, and retrieve its associated AppID. … Continue reading
This blog explains how to create an App-V streaming server now the App-V 5 server components are deprecated. With the recent news that Microsoft are extending support for the App-V 5 client and sequencer, but ending support for the server … Continue reading
This blog discusses escaping quotes and backslashes in JSON. I was doing a deep(er) dive into Microsoft’s Package Support Framework for MSIX recently, and wanted to have a play around with some of the “fixups” provided. Whilst I was fiddling … Continue reading
You may attempt to package an MSIX and upon testing, realise that the MSIX Start Menu shortcut icons are incorrect. That is, the shortcuts may contain duplicate icons or the shortcuts may be missing completely and have failed to capture! … Continue reading
This post provides a free MSIX Packaging tool for the Package Support Framework (PSF), and is hosted in the PowerShell Gallery. Most of us already know that native MSIX has its limitations (at time of writing) in terms of compatibility … Continue reading
This blog provides an example of installing the Package Support Framework (PSF) using PowerShell. We’ve discussed previously what the Package Support Framework (PSF) for MSIX is, and how we can use it to create fixups for MSIX packages. We also … Continue reading
MSIX doesn’t natively support shortcut ‘Start In’ working directories, that you would typically see when viewing the properties of an lnk shortcut. This blog explains how we can use the Package Support Framework (PSF) to add an MSIX Shortcut Working … Continue reading
MSIX doesn’t natively support shortcut arguments. This blog explains how we can use the Package Support Framework (PSF) to add MSIX shortcut arguments/parameters. Install the Package Support Framework (PSF) There are two options to install the PSF for MSIX. Option … Continue reading
Microsoft App-V and MSIX are both technologies for packaging and delivering applications, but they differ fundamentally. App-V uses virtualisation to separate apps from the OS at runtime, while MSIX employs containerisation, which keeps apps isolated at all times, even when … Continue reading
MSIX application compatibility can be improved using the Package Support Framework. But what is the Package Support Framework (PSF) for MSIX? The Package Support Framework (PSF) is an open-source framework that allows developers to run their traditional (Win32) applications inside … Continue reading