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Win11IoT - How do you go and install MSIX files? Need to install Windows App since Remote Desktop is unsupported

Eng, Christopher 0 Reputation points
2026-02-02T15:50:44.2833333+00:00

Win11IoT - How do you go and install MSIX files on Win11IoT?

Need to install Windows App since Remote Desktop is unsupported

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  1. Chen Tran 9,990 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-02T17:23:49.3266667+00:00

    Hello Christopher,

    Thank you for posting question on Microsoft Windows Forum.

    Based on your query of installing MSIX files on Win11IoT. Well! Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (especially the LTSC version) is designed to be lightweight, which means it often lacks the Microsoft Store and the App Installer GUI. To install an MSIX file (like the new Windows App). You can try the following suggested steps by using PowerShell or DISM.

    • Ensure you have the .msix or .msixbundle file on your local drive (e.g., C:\Downloads\WindowsApp.msix). Open PowerShell as Administrator: Right-click the Start button and select Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin). Run this PowerShell command Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Path\To\Your\App.msix" If the app has dependencies (like VCLibs), it might throw an error. In that case, proceed to the next step.
    • In IoT environments, it is often better to "provision" the app. This ensures that the app is installed for all current and future users on the device. Open PowerShell as Administrator. Using DISM to add the package by running this command DISM /Online /Add-ProvisionedAppxPackage /PackagePath:"C:\Path\To\Your\App.msix" /SkipLicense Please note: Use /SkipLicense unless you have a specific XML license file provided with the app package.

    You can consult the following article for more information regarding your query.

    Hope the above information is helpful! If it is. Free feel to hit "Accepted" for benefitting others in community having the same issue too.

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  2. Sean Liming 4,811 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-02-02T17:18:30.9066667+00:00

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    2026-02-02T15:50:53.4666667+00:00

    To install MSIX files on Windows 11 IoT, you can use various methods. Here are the general steps:

    1. Using Microsoft Intune: If you are deploying the MSIX package through Microsoft Intune, the details regarding the application (like Application Name, Description, and Publisher) will be automatically populated when you add a new line-of-business app. You do not need to configure silent installation parameters as the installation process is standardized.
    2. Using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager: If you are using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, you can create an application by selecting the application type as Windows app package (*.appx, *.appxbundle, *.msix, *.msixbundle). The installation string and detection methods will be automatically configured during the application creation process.
    3. Using PowerShell: You can also install MSIX packages silently using PowerShell cmdlets. This method allows for more control over the installation process.
    4. Using AppInstaller: Users can also install MSIX packaged apps by right-clicking the MSIX installer or double-clicking it, which will prompt them to select the Install button to initiate the installation.

    These methods should help you install the necessary Windows applications on your Windows 11 IoT device since Remote Desktop is unsupported.

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