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The sparse package tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about non-packaged Win32 applications and their limitations in accessing modern Windows APIs. Topics include the need for package identity and registration to use features like BackgroundTasks, Notifications, LiveTiles, and Share. The tag explores how these APIs depend on identity and registration concepts typically provided by packaged apps, and the challenges faced by non-packaged or sparse packages in leveraging UWP APIs. This is relevant for developers working with Win32 apps who want to integrate with Windows 10 and 11 features.
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    Identity, Registration and Activation of Non-packaged Win32 Apps

    Many new and sought-after Windows APIs and features such as BackgroundTasks, Notifications, LiveTiles, Share and more, are either not available or not easily callable from non-packaged Win32 applications. This is due to the programming model for UWP APIs that integrate with the system and have a...
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    • app activation app model appx background processes deployment developer mode external content identity msix notifications package management registration runtime compatibility share target sparse package toast notifications uwp apis windows api windows apps wpf
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