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Launch app converted by DAC

  1. I've converted my app using Desktop App Converter.
  2. Installed appx from step 1.

  3. Launched cmd.exe and entered the following command:

    "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\MyApp_5.1.30.6486_x86__z4vxg0xscex6e\MyApp\myapp.exe"

Got the following error message: Access is denied.

  1. Why?
  2. What is the proper way to programmatically launch DAC converted app including any EXE inside of it?
Solution

  • Once installed, you can launch the app from the app list in the start menu.

    If you need to be able to launch the app from a command box, you will need to declare an appExecutionAlias in the manifest, as described here:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/porting/desktop-to-uwp-extensions#alias