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3,041 questions with Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP) tags
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Can we prevent Narrator from speaking UI control's name?
Hello, I'm working on WinUI2 app with XAML island in purely C++ (no XAML code). I want to support Narrator screen reader for my app. I tried to set accessibility props (name and helpertext) for UI controls. While this props are being read by Narrator, it…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2025-05-11T18:41:47.14+00:00
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Shyam Butani
380
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accepted 2025-07-01T10:42:22.3066667+00:00
Shyam Butani
380
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Your Teams app is an absolute disaster. It’s beyond frustrating — I don’t receive photos or messages on my computer, and they randomly show up on my phone, if I’m lucky. This is not a one-time glitch, this is a consistent, widespread failure. Everyone I k
Your Teams app is an absolute disaster. It’s beyond frustrating — I don’t receive photos or messages on my computer, and they randomly show up on my phone, if I’m lucky. This is not a one-time glitch, this is a consistent, widespread failure. Everyone I…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
3,041 questions
asked 2025-06-30T02:21:38.13+00:00
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natalia natalia
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asked 2025-06-30T02:21:38.13+00:00
natalia natalia
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How to set status of control from OnLaunched in C++/WinRT app?
In Visual Studio I compiled the blank C++/WinRT UWP app which displays a button that says "Click me" and "Clicked" after it is clicked. As an experiment to learn how to initialize a control according to user settings, I copied the…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
3,041 questions
asked 2025-06-27T21:53:30.9633333+00:00
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Steven Brown
46
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commented 2025-06-28T05:43:51.88+00:00
Steven Brown
46
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Unable to publish with fulltrustprocess and Multiple instances of UWP app
UWP experts , There are three components here. Main UWP app with multiple instances supported through package manifest - C# UWP FullTrustprocess that acts as the appserviceconnection server - C# .NET 8 WAPP Package that bundles UWP app and…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
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Developer technologies | C#
11,583 questions
asked 2024-12-03T06:00:38.49+00:00
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DotNET Fan
271
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commented 2025-06-20T03:44:21.6566667+00:00
slideshare tool
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How to implement text as HyperLink in Toast windows using xml?
I am trying to implement the Hyperlink in windows toast which accepts xml as a string as per the documents i couldn't find a way to implement hyperlink in text Example: I need to display a text in toast as: To get more details. click here …
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
3,041 questions
asked 2022-09-09T20:36:32.443+00:00
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Abboju, Mounika (CW)
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edited an answer 2025-06-02T10:49:43.48+00:00
Andrew McNaughton
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System.Runtime.WindowsRuntime Exception
Exception thrown: 'System.IO.FileLoadException' in BasicCoreApp.exe An exception of type 'System.IO.FileLoadException' occurred in BasicCoreApp.exe but was not handled in user code Could not load file or assembly 'System.Runtime.WindowsRuntime,…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
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asked 2020-08-24T10:11:43.687+00:00
Gavin Williams
761
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commented 2025-05-30T15:30:14.8833333+00:00
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Mike
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How to customize a caret of TextBox in UWP?
I want to make customized TextBox and I don't know how to customize the caret in UWP. I thought of these ways to make it: Change the style of the original caret directly Use a rectangle and let it blink, but how to hide the original caret or how to…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
3,041 questions
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What is the name of the taskbar executable(s)?
I'm building a UWP app in which a user can remotely close apps on a device with a receiving agent. The agent only allows apps that it receives by executable name from the UWP app. I'm trying to allow the taskbar to not be closed, by adding apps like…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
3,041 questions
asked 2022-10-08T12:49:46.59+00:00
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Alex Oh
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commented 2025-05-17T00:01:38.24+00:00
Mr. Beedell, Roke Julian Lockhart
6
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GridView - no frame at item selection on Windows 11
I am using GridView control in my UWP app. The grid shows games cover arts gallery. On Windows 10 i see the grid item gets a frame at item selection, but on Windows 11 no frame appears. How to make it working the same way like on Windows 10?
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
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customer's add-on UI not showing on their screen
We have a user that is having problem with the add-on UI on their installation. Many many other users this works just fine. For some reason, the purchase dialog does not appear when prompted. He is getting this with our application and another…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
3,041 questions
asked 2025-03-21T18:14:42.64+00:00
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Karhu Koti
46
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commented 2025-04-04T17:07:35.6066667+00:00
Karhu Koti
46
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Impact of Bing Maps for Enterprise retirement to UWP
We received an email about the retirement of Bing Maps for Enterprise, which will affect all applications using Bing Maps. Does retirement also affect UWP apps that include map feature? Any migration procedures can be followed? Thanks.
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
3,041 questions
Azure Maps
Azure Maps
An Azure service that provides geospatial APIs to add maps, spatial analytics, and mobility solutions to apps.
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Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
389 questions
asked 2024-05-23T02:20:53.77+00:00
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forline Spaceac
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edited a comment 2025-04-01T16:29:26.1033333+00:00
rbrundritt
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Installing virtual printer using PSA
I am trying to create a Virtual Printer (for print to pdf) using PSA as documented here https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/devapps/print-support-app-v4-design-guide After creating and deploying the solution from visual…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
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asked 2025-03-27T10:16:31.5+00:00
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Ratheesh Pai
0
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edited a comment 2025-03-28T06:44:05.4233333+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT
21,646
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Unable to add printSupportSettingsUI Extensions for Print Support applications (PSA)
I am getting errors and unable to use windows.printSupportSettingsUI extension is required for the Print support settings UI. I tried the below sample code provided by Microsoft's Print-support-app-design-guide documentation. …
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
3,041 questions
asked 2022-12-19T23:05:33.79+00:00
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Amitha K
56
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commented 2025-03-21T12:36:45.53+00:00
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Madden, John
5
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How to fix Windows.Networking.Connectivity.dll - Access is denied
Hi, Its a multiplayer game developed with Unity, I have added the following capabilities in Package.appxmanifest : Internet (Client) Internet (Client & Server) Private Networks (Client & Server) The user is asked to sign in by directing to the…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
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asked 2025-01-11T16:57:53.4333333+00:00
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SHASHANK S
20
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commented 2025-03-19T14:13:56.7933333+00:00
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Chas Ellis
0
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Device metadata published to WMIS authentication failed, do not know how to correct
Problem Statement According to the official guide "Automatic installation of UWP device apps", we developed a UWP device app and successfully published it to Microsoft Store. However, when attempting to publish the device metadata to Windows…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
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asked 2025-03-14T03:10:59.04+00:00
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朝辉 莫
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answered 2025-03-14T07:17:56.16+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT
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Create virtual printer using Print Support App (PSA)
Hello .net community, I'm trying to create a UWP PSA application following the https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/devapps/print-support-app-v4-design-guide guide. However when I deploy an app locally, the virtual printer is not…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
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asked 2025-03-03T19:30:25.82+00:00
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Yuriy Seniuk
15
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commented 2025-03-07T09:26:01.9433333+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT
21,646
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Microsoft Analytics API returns a response "200 OK" status but the result is empty
I have a UWP app, and it is already in the Microsoft Store. I'm using Microsoft Partner Center as the service of the app. In the Dashboard, I see all the details about the app from the acquisition, insights, usage and etc. I'm investigating right now to…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
3,041 questions
asked 2025-03-04T11:11:09.3666667+00:00
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Ivan Kim
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commented 2025-03-06T06:30:51.9333333+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT
21,646
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How to implement the download of free DLC without using UI thread
Hi, In a store app, is it possible to implemente do download of DLC without the need of the UI thread? I ve tried with storecontext but seems not possible. Also, is it possible to start the download of free DLC without the action of purchasing it? In my…
Windows development | Internet Information Services
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Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
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Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-01-28T11:17:00.8+00:00
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Rhuan Inocêncio
0
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answered 2025-03-02T05:52:50.6266667+00:00
Rhuan Inocêncio
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X:Bind and comma in double value
Hello, I have such XAML <TextBox Text="{x:Bind FinancialItem2.Amount, Mode=TwoWay}" LostFocus="TextBox_LostFocus2" /> <TextBlock Text="{x:Bind…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
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Speech Recognition engine question on Windows
Hi MSFT member, On windows, when developing a Speech recognition app, there are about three solution APIs: Windows.Media.SpeechRecognition System.Speech Programming Guide for .NET Framework Microsoft Speech API (SAPI) Since We want to use local…
Developer technologies | Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
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asked 2025-02-22T06:56:27.04+00:00
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clark-zh
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edited an answer 2025-02-26T01:15:02.2933333+00:00
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