winappsdk

Microsoft acknowledged a problematic WinAppSDK release that left some Windows 10 systems unable to update or uninstall packaged apps, and the vendor’s short‑term remediation — installing the corrected WinAppSDK 1.6.3 package three times (or applying a preview servicing update) — has become the...

CVE-2025-54913 — Windows UI XAML Maps (MapControlSettings) Race-condition elevation-of-privilege: what admins, developers, and defenders need to know Summary What it is: CVE-2025-54913 is an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows UI XAML Maps component (MapControlSettings). The...

Microsoft pushed a fix after a WinAppSDK release accidentally broke Microsoft Store installs and updates, but until you apply the patch or follow the advised workarounds many users on Windows 10 version 22H2 will see app installs fail with the cryptic “Something happened on our end” or error...

Microsoft's PowerToys version 0.92 introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and boosting performance. This update brings notable improvements across various utilities, reflecting Microsoft's commitment to continuous development and responsiveness to user feedback...

Microsoft’s vision for the next generation of Windows 11 is rapidly taking shape, and the driving force behind this new era is artificial intelligence. Across a series of developer-focused announcements, sessions at Build 2025, and strategic partnerships with silicon giants like Qualcomm, it’s...

In a move that could leave many Windows 10 users scratching their heads, Microsoft has recently acknowledged a problem associated with the WinAppSDK 1.6.2 package, which has been causing frustrating errors for users trying to update or uninstall packaged apps. The specific nagging error code...

Microsoft recently unveiled an intriguing solution to a recurring annoyance for Windows 10 users—specifically, the pesky 0x80073CFA error that kills the joy of updating or uninstalling certain apps. This frustration has been particularly relevant for users dealing with popular packaged...

Microsoft has finally addressed a peculiar bug that left certain Windows 10 users scratching their heads and pulling their hair out in frustration. If you’ve been unable to update or uninstall apps from the Microsoft Store recently, you’re not alone. A bizarre quirk in how app updates are...

If you're a Windows 10 user and have recently been faced with the cryptic yet profoundly unhelpful "Something happened on our end" error when trying to update apps from the Microsoft Store, here's some good news: Microsoft has finally addressed the issue. Let’s dive deep into what's changed, the...

If you're a Windows 10 user battling pesky error messages like “Something happened on our end” while updating or uninstalling apps, you’re not alone. Starting November 12, countless users have noted these frustrating interruptions—but hold your pitchforks, because the issue isn’t due to your...

Ah, Windows 10. Loved by many, sometimes frustratingly flawed, and yet, a staple in so many of our daily lives. Just when you think it's cruising along smoothly, Microsoft confirms a brand-new hiccup: users are facing significant challenges when trying to update or uninstall apps. The issue...

Windows 10 strikes again, but this time it’s not about those dreaded full-screen notifications urging you to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft has just confirmed a particularly annoying bug that could wreak havoc on how you manage your apps. If you’re struggling to update or uninstall programs...

Adding event handlers: Sounds, Dark Mode & Windowing (Part 2) Note that in part 1 of the WinAppSDK Blog Series you implemented the visual layer of the DrumPad using WinUI 3 controls. However, if you click on any buttons, nothing happens, because we have not defined any actions, which we will do...