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Run External exe from UWP app, workaround sandboxed mode

I have a program where i want to have the ability to launch a local application (for example Spotify) from my UWP App. I have searched the web for a solution as (Process.Start()) doesn't work. As i have understood the UWP applications is kind of sandboxed for saftey and stability reasons. But is there a (simpel) way to work around this.

I only want the ability to start and close a program inside my own frame/Window. No need to interact/send/recive data between my applications and the external program

Solution

  • I have a program where i want to have the ability to launch a local application (for example Spotify) from my UWP App.

    You can utilize Windows.System.ProcessLauncher API.

    Here is a sample about how to launch an external process (exe) from a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app you can reference.

    Make sure add systemManagement capabiity.

    For more information reference Process​Launcher.