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application class
About this tag
The application class tag covers topics related to configuring Windows apps to start at user log-in. Content discusses how Universal Windows Apps (UWP) can be set to launch automatically, building on existing support for Win32 and Desktop Bridge apps. The tag includes code changes needed in the app manifest and the App class to handle startup scenarios, as well as user interaction for respecting preferences. This is relevant for developers working with Windows 10 Insider builds and SDKs, focusing on startup behavior and app lifecycle management.
For a long time, desktop PC users have been able to configure Win32 apps to start at startup or user log-in. This has also been possible for Desktop Bridge apps since the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (v10.0.14393.0). We’ve now extended this feature to allow regular Universal Windows Apps to...
activationkind
api
app configuration
applicationclass
build 16226
desktop bridge
insider builds
manifest
prompt
requestenableasync
sample code
startup
startuptask
task manager
user control
uwp
version 10.0.14393.0
windows 10
windows apps
windows features