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Write to non virtualized %APPDATA% location from MSIX installed binary
Yes there is. Check out the following article from Advanced Installer:
https://www.advancedinstaller.com/msix-disable-registry-file-redirection.html
Please keep in mind that packages created this way can not be directly installed nor can the deployed through the Microsoft Store. But you can install them using command line or an MDM solution.
Toastgun Thanks, interesting!
I think for us then the question is whether we might get permission from MS for the store to have the unvirtualizedResources capability... Python has it, and Julia as a product seems to be in exactly the same category, so maybe there is hope? Has anyone had experience with store submissions that require that? Is there someone from MS who could work with us pre store submission on this, or is the right strategy to just submit to the store and hope for the best?
Hi davidanthoff,
Yes, you can request approval when submitting your package and explain why Julia needs it and is in the same category as Python. The process is outlined here - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/packaging/app-capability-declarations#restricted-capabilities.
You can also get approval before you're submitting your app which is probably the better option in your case, the page says
"To do so, visit the https://developer.microsoft.com/windows/support. Select Developer support topic Dashboard issue, Issue Type App submissions, and Subcategory Other. Then describe how you are using the capability and why it is necessary for your product. If you do not provide all the information necessary, your request will be denied. You may also be asked to provide more information. Note that this process typically takes 5 business days or longer, so please submit your request well in advance."
Cheers,
Tanaka
