Start Microsoft Store apps via CLI with arguments

Question

Hello,

reference #1: https://github.com/drud/ddev/issues/3340
reference #2: https://www.heidisql.com/forum.php?t=38438

I am looking for a way to start Microsoft Store apps via CLI with arguments.

It does not work if you try to start the .exe like: Start-Process 'C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\2691AnsgarBeckerSoftwareD.19284136982C_11.3.1.0_x86__peg9cky9b9hfj\heidisql.exe' because you're only left with "permission denied".

I found this command to start apps: start shell:appsfolder\2691AnsgarBeckerSoftwareD.19284136982C_peg9cky9b9hfj!HeidiSQL
But that doesn't accept arguments like the original .exe does, because it then cannot find the file.

Any help?

Answer 1

Hello @Thomas ,

Thank you for your question and reaching out.

You are getting Access denied because C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ is protected by Windows OS where all apps are resides.

If you want to get access then you need to get ownership of this folder from explorer then you can use it.

Below is similar threads how to gain access to this folder.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/what-is-windows-apps-hidden-folder-and-why-cant-i/40a60508-c409-422a-af92-bd51fe5a4ca9

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/permissions-in-cprogram-files-windowsapps-have/1972767e-6316-4b67-b417-f37b248d7d9b

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