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Someone at Microsoft has forgotten why do-whatever-they-want EXE and MSI installers were not allowed in the Store. The store WAS more than just a list of installable apps. By requiring legacy apps to be APPX packaged, or better, MSIX packaged UWP apps, it got us closer to the security and privacy model that Android, Chrome OS and iOS have.
I am thankful I may no longer have to re-package as many applications. However, as long software vendors are allowed to do whatever they want, they have no incentive to change. Without Microsoft putting their foot down, administrators are left to fill the gaps. We are forced to not only take on the added risks associated with these poor software practices and designs, but also attempt to apply safeguards around them, then clean up any messes after a compromise.
#ShouldBeUWP #ShouldBeMSIX