How to install, with no MS Store, OpenCL™, OpenGL®, and Vulkan® Compatibility Pack ?

Question

Hi,

A virtual machine hosted on a Windows Server 2019 is not compatible with MS Store. I would like to install OpenCL™, OpenGL®, and Vulkan® Compatibility Pack, but when I download a setup .exe from Microsoft Edge, it tries to open MS Store, which is not there, and redirects me to Microsoft Edge page again.

How can I install it from a trusted source?

Thank you very much in advance!

Best regards,

Paulo

Answer 1

Hello Paulo, I am Henry and I want to share my insight about your issue.

My suggestion is to bypass the Store by downloading the raw application package (.msixbundle) directly from Microsoft's servers. From there, we can install it using a PowerShell command. This method known as sideloading, is often used when installing apps on Windows Server or in environments without access to the Microsoft Store.

Step 1: Download the Installation Files

• Search online for a "Microsoft Store link generator."
• Paste the app’s official URL into it: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nqpsl29bfff
• From the generated list, download the following:
  • Main package: the file ending with .msixbundle
  • Dependency: the file that includes Microsoft.VCLibs in its name

Step 2: Install Using PowerShell

• Use Windows PowerShell (run as Administrator) to install the files
• First, install the dependency package.
• Then install the main .msixbundle package the same way.

Important Notes

• Do not install the Microsoft Store itself on Windows Server—it’s not officially supported
• Only download .appx or .msixbundle files from trusted Microsoft domains, such as: dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com

I hope this information is helpful.