diff --git a/guides/windows.md b/guides/windows.md index 975836a..b010554 100644 --- a/guides/windows.md +++ b/guides/windows.md @@ -39,10 +39,32 @@ Make sure you select **arm64** if you are on Apple Silicon and **amd64** if you 10. Follow the Windows installer. If you have issues with the mouse, press the mouse capture button in the toolbar to send mouse input directly. Press Control+Option together to exit mouse capture mode. Sometimes, due to driver issues, you can enter and exit capture mode and the mouse cursor works normally again. ### Installing the Microsoft Store and UWP apps (optional) - {: .label .label-yellow } **WIP** - +1. Google the UWP apps (or any other apps available in the Microsoft Store) of interest to find its official download link from Microsoft. + - For example, if you wanted to download Windows Photo app, the following link is what you're looking for: + - https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-photos/9WZDNCRFJBH4?hl=en-us&gl=us +2. Navigate to the [Online link generator for Microsoft Store](https://store.rg-adguard.net/), input your link in the searchbox, and click on the checkbox. + - The site will provide \*.appx dependencies needed for your to app work. +3. Download all the \*.appx files corresponding to your Windows architecture along with the .Msixbundle file associated with your app. + - For example, if you want to install the Photos app on Windows 11 arm64, you would need to download these files: + - Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework...arm64...appx + - Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime...arm64...appx + - Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement...arm64...appx + - Microsoft.UI.Xaml.(2.0/2.1/2.2.4/2.7)...arm64...appx + - Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop...arm64...appx + - Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00...arm64...appx + - Microsoft.Windows.Photos...neutral...msixbundle +4. Install .appx files with Windows PowerShell using the following command: +``` +Add-AppPackage -Path .\[Location of the downloaded .appx file].appx +``` +5. After installing all the .appx dependencies, install the .Msixbundle using the same command. +``` +Add-AppPackage -Path .\[Location of the downloaded .Msixbundle file].Msixbundle +``` + +The app should be functional after completing the aforementioned steps. Check [this issue](https://github.com/utmapp/UTM/issues/3884) for more information. ## Troubleshooting