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Copper Contributor

Feb 20, 2020

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Are start menu entries generated and can they be configured?

Is it possible configure that MSIX automatically puts everything program related in a sub folder like MSI used to do, or can i configure the name of the shortcut?
If yes what are the different Configurations and where can i find a documentation about the possible start menu configurations?

Any hints would be very much appreciated

ShakersMSFT
Feb 20, 2020
Hi Alex1475,

MSIX does not create folders for shortcuts in the start menu like MSI does. You can edit the display name of a shortcut in the manifest file of the MSIX package.

Best,

Sharla

5 Replies

Dan Gough
Brass Contributor
Feb 27, 2020
Alex1475 Unfortunately shortcut grouping is not supported. If your app has a bunch of shortcuts I suggest putting the app name at the beginning of each so that they are together rather than dispersed through the A-Z list of apps!
ShakersMSFT
Microsoft
Feb 20, 2020
Hi Alex1475,

MSIX does not create folders for shortcuts in the start menu like MSI does. You can edit the display name of a shortcut in the manifest file of the MSIX package.

Best,

Sharla
- Alex1475
  Copper Contributor
  Feb 20, 2020
  HelloShakersMSFT ,
  
  Thanks for your reply.
  Are there any other configurations or is the name the only thing that can me configured?
  
  Sincerely
  Alex
  - ShakersMSFT
    Microsoft
    Feb 24, 2020
    Hi Alex1475,
    
    Yes, you can modify the visual elements for your entry points as well. You just need to modify the visual elements of the Application information in your manifest file.
    
    Best,
    
    Sharla