MSIX Packaging Tool usage issues

Question

Use the tool MSIX Packaging Tool( https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/packaging-tool/create-app-package ) to package the win32 program into a msix package, can I not modify the code?

For example, calling the interface ShellExecute, or writing a log in the same level directory of the executing program...

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Can win32 program be converted into appx package ?

2 questions...

thanks!

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

can I not modify the code?

No, you can't.

Can win32 program be converted into appx package ?

Yes. But currently, we do suggest using MSIX Packaging Tool to package your app as an MSIX package. When packaging your app using desktop bridge, you can't call code to do anything.

Thank you.

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Answer 2

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I tried to change WindowsProject1.exe to Notepad++, and the final list is still empty.

Answer 3

Why is my win32 program not listed in the last step ?

please help~