FSLogix preventing Microsoft Store Apps from loading

Brandon Peters 86 Reputation points
2020-12-01T20:37:19.147+00:00

We are using FSlogix profile container in our VDI environment, which is non-persistent, and we have an issue where we cannot add/provision Microsoft store applications for users.

We we received the guidance below, but I am wondering if this sounds right, since FSlogix isn't really a roaming profile. Has anyone else had to make these changes in order to get MS store apps to work while using FSlogix?

  1. Exclude %localappdata%\packages from FSlogix profile container.
  2. The following policies must to be applied:
    a. SpecialRoamingOverrideAllowed - https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/folder-redirection/deploy-roaming-user-profiles
    b. AllowDeploymentInSpecialProfiles - https://getadmx.com/?Category=Windows_10_2016&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.Appx::AllowDeploymentInSpecialProfiles
FSLogix
FSLogix
A set of solutions that enhance, enable, and simplify non-persistent Windows computing environments and may also be used to create more portable computing sessions when using physical devices.
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  1. Fredrik Endresen 91 Reputation points
    2020-12-09T18:42:27.34+00:00

    Hi @Brandon Peters

    Don`t you think it would better to use the built in FSLogix exclude/include feature (redirections.xml) and exclude the "%localappdata%\packages" folder

    The "%localappdata%\packages" will then be redirected to the "local_<username>" folder, and not copied to the profile disk when logging off.

    Regards
    Fredrik

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  1. Eddy Horsting 1 Reputation point
    2021-04-08T13:02:03.667+00:00

    In short. There is no solution. Look at this thread:

    https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-virtual-desktop/how-do-we-install-store-apps-the-proper-way/m-p/1270907

    It also does not work on WVD.

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  2. Markus Wehr 1 Reputation point
    2021-04-26T20:59:31.41+00:00

    As a workaround this command in the loginscript works
    e.g.
    Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "c:\program files\windowsapps\Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions_1.0.22681.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xml"

  3. MJScott 1 Reputation point
    2021-05-20T12:54:17.207+00:00

    The issue with FSLogix is that it persists the entire user hive by default. This breaks store app (UWP Apps) persistence because there are various registry keys in the user hive that cannot persist between non-persistent desktop sessions. Also, OneDrive does not work properly (SSO) between logins due to the same issue. Certain keys need to be excluded from the user hive in order for FSLogix to work properly. I'm shocked that Microsoft will only support FSLogix as a profile solution when it doesn't even work properly on their own OS out of box.

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  4. Marc-André Brochu 0 Reputation points
    2023-09-27T14:36:01.48+00:00

    Dear Microsoft Support Team,

    I came across a post from two years ago regarding an issue with FSLogix, and unfortunately, I am facing the same issue today. It's surprising that after all this time, this problem has not been addressed. It's crucial for your products to be compatible with each other to ensure the best user experience. Currently, it seems that the Microsoft Store is not compatible with the FSLogix profile application. I earnestly request you to consider this feedback and work towards a prompt solution.

    Sincerely, Marc-Andre Brochu

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