Windows Store - change existing MSIX or PWA app to EXE or MSI

Question

I have a WPF app in Windows Store which uses Desktop Bridge. As far as I know, now I can submit .exe apps directly without using Desktop bridge. But in MS Store Partner Center, when I want to submit .exe app, I can do it only when I create new app. Can I convert existing "MSIX or PWA app" to "EXE or MSI app", so I can get rid of Deskop Bridge? Thanks.

This question is related to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/120470/windows-store-submit-with-app-architecture-changin but in that time, it wan't posible to submit exe or msi.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

Can I convert existing "MSIX or PWA app" to "EXE or MSI app", so I can get rid of Deskop Bridge?

I've checked the document and the Dashboard. Currently, there is no such way to convert different kinds of apps in the Dashboard. If you want to upload .exe file, you might need to create a new app for it.

You could also confirm this with the store team. Please open a free support ticket here: Contact Us. Go to Contact us tab, find Non-Technical Support - Dashboard and choose SUBMIT AN INCIDENT. You could talk to the store team directly to ask about this.

Thank you.

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