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The host runtime tag covers discussions about the Hosted App Model introduced in Windows 10 version 2004. This model allows apps to declare themselves as hosts, enabling other packages to depend on them as hosted apps. When a hosted app is launched, the host executable runs with the hosted app's identity rather than its own. This concept is relevant for developers working with Windows app packaging and runtime dependencies, particularly for script-based apps like those using PowerShell or Python. The tag focuses on the technical implementation and implications of the host runtime in the Windows app ecosystem.
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Hosted App Model
In Windows 10 version 2004, we are introducing the concept of Hosted Apps to the Windows App Model. Hosted apps are registered as independent apps on Windows, but require a host process in order to run. An example would be a script file which requires its host (eg: Powershell or Python) to be...- News
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