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The tag 'app package' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions around the Desktop Bridge (Project Centennial) and the .appx packaging format for bringing Win32 desktop applications to the Universal Windows Platform (UWP). Topics include Packaged COM support for exposing COM extensions in packaged apps, converting desktop apps using the Desktop App Converter, and integrating UWP features to reach Windows 10 devices. Additionally, the tag appears in troubleshooting contexts, such as errors related to app package commands in PowerShell when the Start menu malfunctions. The content focuses on developer tools, packaging, and migration strategies for Windows 10.
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    COM Server and OLE Document support for the Desktop Bridge

    The Windows 10 Creators Update adds out-of-process (OOP) COM and OLE support for apps on the Desktop Bridge – a.k.a Packaged COM. Historically, Win32 apps would create COM extensions that other applications could use. For example, Microsoft Excel exposes its Excel.Application object so...
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    Apps built using the Desktop Bridge now available in the Windows Store!

    A few months ago, during Build 2016, we announced the Desktop Bridge, enabling developers to bring their existing desktop apps and games over to the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) by converting their app or game with the Desktop App Converter and then enhancing and extending it with UWP...
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    Bringing your existing desktop apps to UWP

    At Build 2016, we showed you how to use the Desktop App Converter to bring your existing desktop applications to the universal .appx packaging format as a first step to bringing your application to the Universal Windows Platform (UWP). Once on UWP, your apps are easier for users to manage and...
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    Windows 10 Right click menu from the start button not working?

    Hi I have to say I'm pretty happy with the way that build 10074 is working. I haven't had issues with my sound and Cortana seems to be working pretty reliably. Some things don't load at startup or coming out of sleep mode some time. But there is one thing that's not, and that's the right...
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    • app package application launch audio issues build 10074 context menu cortana error media player menu powershell reliability right click skype sleep mode start menu startup issues troubleshooting user experience windows 10 windows apps
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