Hi David Hoffman,
Does this MS web site help, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt
Also Copilot wrote this so I hope it helps.😊 Sorry I can't find the web site you are looking for.
Copilot
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To create an executable (exe) from UWP (Universal Windows Platform) WinRT (Windows Runtime) code, follow these steps:
Set Up Your Development Environment:
- Open Visual Studio and create a new project. [Select “Blank App (C++/WinRT)” as the project template](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt)[1](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt).
**Develop Your Application**:
- Write your application code using C++/WinRT. [This includes creating the UI with XAML and implementing the logic in C++](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt)[1](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt).
**Build the Project**:
- Build your project to ensure there are no errors. [This will generate the necessary files, including the app package](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt)[1](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt).
**Generate an App Package**:
- In Visual Studio, go to **`Project > Store > Create App Packages`**. Follow the wizard to create an app package. [Choose “Sideloading” if you do not intend to publish it to the Microsoft Store](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/771480/what-are-the-steps-to-create-an-exe-from-uwp-winrt)[2](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/771480/what-are-the-steps-to-create-an-exe-from-uwp-winrt).
**Sign the App Package**:
- You need to sign your app package with a certificate. [You can create a test certificate in Visual Studio or use an existing one](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/771480/what-are-the-steps-to-create-an-exe-from-uwp-winrt)[2](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/771480/what-are-the-steps-to-create-an-exe-from-uwp-winrt).
**Install the App Package**:
- To install the app on another machine, enable Developer Mode on that machine. [Then, use the ](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt)**[`Add-AppxPackage`](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt)**[ PowerShell command to install the app package](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt)[2](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/771480/what-are-the-steps-to-create-an-exe-from-uwp-winrt).
**Run the Application**:
- [Once installed, you can run your UWP application like any other app on Windows](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/771480/what-are-the-steps-to-create-an-exe-from-uwp-winrt)[2](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/771480/what-are-the-steps-to-create-an-exe-from-uwp-winrt).
```These steps should help you create and run an executable from your UWP WinRT code. [If you need more detailed guidance, the official Microsoft documentation provides comprehensive instructions](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt)[1](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/get-started/create-a-basic-windows-10-app-in-cppwinrt).
Is there a specific part of the process you’d like more details on?
[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/cpp-and-winrt-apis/intro-to-using-cpp-with-winrt?source=recommendations](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/cpp-and-winrt-apis/intro-to-using-cpp-with-winrt?source=recommendations)