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Copper Contributor

Jul 22, 2022

Auto-Update access denied when launch from desktop icon.

Hello Everyone ! I try to develop my application via msix -> Visual studio Windows application packaging project. The first problem that i faced was automatic desktop shortcut. I create it with i...

Roy_MacLachlan

Microsoft

Jul 27, 2022

Hi SebPieniazek,

Thank you for reaching out to us, I am happy to help out. I was unable to view the instructions you followed (linked in your original post) as that post appears to be unavailable. Are you able to comment in this post with the steps you had taken to create the desktop shortcut.

When you refer to the "Default application icon" are you referring to the app launcher (icon) in the start menu that appears after the app has been installed?

Can you please capture the experience using the Microsoft Feedback Hub [Windows Key] + [F] in combination will launch the app. Inside of there is a log and step recorder. This will provide additional information on what is occuring.

Thank you,

Roy

SebPieniazek

Copper Contributor

Jul 28, 2022

Hi
Thank you for your answer. Something is wrong with previous link, here is new one -> https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-dev-appconsult/msix-create-desktop-shortcuts-with-package-support-framework-and/ba-p/3300891.

I also try to use AdvanceInstaller program -> https://www.advancedinstaller.com

Same error occurs.

I can see that both of them use PSF to create dekstop icon. They probably dont reffer to app launcher from start menu.

What is the future of msix dekstop icon ? Are you thinking of implementing it as a default ?