Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
A Microsoft platform for building and publishing apps for Windows desktop devices.
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How to customize a caret of TextBox in UWP?
I want to make customized TextBox and I don't know how to customize the caret in UWP. I thought of these ways to make it: Change the style of the original caret directly Use a rectangle and let it blink, but how to hide the original caret or how to…
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Uninstalling optional package also uninstalls main app
I'm testing the usage of the optional package using this UWP sample. With this sample I just deploy the main app and it's optional package. In the Windows "Settings/Apps/Installed apps" I see the optional package and I uninstall it, and the…
asked 2024-09-11T10:37:47.9266667+00:00
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Bruno Lima
1
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edited a comment 2024-09-27T18:45:10.73+00:00
Bruno Lima
1
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Adding ContentDialog item to UWP Blank App (C++/WinRT) fails to generate .g.h file?
I am trying to add a ContentDialog item to UWP Blank App (C++/WinRT) project. With a fresh project of this type I choose Add New Item > XAML > ContentDialog. Once the item is added to the project it no long builds successfully - a error 'C1083:…
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
A Microsoft platform for building and publishing apps for Windows desktop devices.
2,941 questions
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.
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C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
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asked 2024-09-27T01:52:32.4733333+00:00
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Matthew Armshaw
41
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accepted 2024-09-27T15:44:24.6366667+00:00
Matthew Armshaw
41
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1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
inquiry about shimmer effect in uwp app
I am developing a UWP application and would like to inquire whether there are any built-in controls or effects in UWP (or any associated libraries) that can be used directly to implement shimmer effect in my app.
asked 2024-09-27T05:58:18.2233333+00:00
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Deepak Patel
20
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commented 2024-09-27T11:35:56.51+00:00
Deepak Patel
20
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1 answer
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Custom themes and dynamic UI styles for UWP app
Hello UWP experts , We have 6 resource dictionaries having different themes , particulary app background, button colors etc... And initially from the application resources it loads the default one if user didn't select any other theme.…
asked 2024-09-02T06:01:10.4966667+00:00
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DotNET Fan
211
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accepted 2024-09-27T11:32:59.6066667+00:00
DotNET Fan
211
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0 answers
GridView - no frame at item selection on Windows 11
I am using GridView control in my UWP app. The grid shows games cover arts gallery. On Windows 10 i see the grid item gets a frame at item selection, but on Windows 11 no frame appears. How to make it working the same way like on Windows 10?
asked 2024-09-11T09:26:09.9766667+00:00
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60856927
46
Reputation points
commented 2024-09-27T09:10:42.4366667+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT
17,636
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Loading data and splash screen time
Hello, I am loading data to the app using such code now: private async void Page_Loaded(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e) { await CreateDataBaseIfNotExists(); //creates database if it doesn't already exists. await LoadData(); //loads data to…
asked 2024-09-18T08:01:19.84+00:00
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BitSmithy
2,041
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answered 2024-09-27T08:08:09.12+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT
17,636
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
GridView - item remove from source collation not shown on Windows 11
I am using GridView to implement list of games with cover arts. All grid items are binded to ObservableCollection by ItemsSource="{x:Bind StoreInfo.GameInfos}" I added an option to update the game cover art. To show updated item in live I…
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UWP Windows.System.Launcher.LaunchUriAsync is not opening correctly in browser when the URI supports opening the link in other uwp app and browser.
Hi I'm using Windows.System.Launcher.LaunchUriAsync to open a URI, I'm prompted with a dialogue when the URI can be opened in other uwp app and browser. If chosen browser, it opens the local path - AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache instead of…
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Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
A Microsoft platform for building and publishing apps for Windows desktop devices.
2,941 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
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XAML
XAML
A language based on Extensible Markup Language (XML) that enables developers to specify a hierarchy of objects with a set of properties and logic.
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UWP How to cancel a file search
I have a code to search for files in a user's selected folder, the file search takes some time and I need to be able to cancel it if the user changes the folder QueryOptions options = new QueryOptions(CommonFileQuery.OrderByName, filesExtensions) {…
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
A Microsoft platform for building and publishing apps for Windows desktop devices.
2,941 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,887 questions
asked 2024-09-10T15:14:33.9233333+00:00
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Arsen Kovalchuk
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answered 2024-09-27T06:43:09.5233333+00:00
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youzedev@gmail.com
640
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1 answer
using readAllBytes throws "file not accessible error"
I trying to read an encrypted file using the following: and getting access not allowed error. // would prefer to use the following instead of picker" // AuthFile = @"C:\vbscripts\pid.txt"; // if…
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
A Microsoft platform for building and publishing apps for Windows desktop devices.
2,941 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,887 questions
asked 2024-09-11T21:45:09.99+00:00
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tim
160
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commented 2024-09-27T06:36:38.3633333+00:00
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Roy Li - MSFT
33,091
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
c# UWP resource directory DataTemplate with x:DataType not working
HI, using VS2022 UWP c# I am trying to put a DataTemplate into a ResourceDictionary using a x:DataType I get a compile error Severity Code Description Project File Line Suppression State Error The XAML Binary Format (XBF) generator reported syntax…
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
A Microsoft platform for building and publishing apps for Windows desktop devices.
2,941 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,887 questions
asked 2024-09-12T14:45:36.5366667+00:00
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Paul Ryan
321
Reputation points
commented 2024-09-27T06:36:08.5366667+00:00
Roy Li - MSFT
33,091
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Multiple Instances of App
Hi UWP experts, So i have enabled multiple instances of my app through the package manifest desktop4:SupportsMultipleInstances="true" and it works perfectly fine when the app is selected from the windows start menu and opens up multiple…
asked 2024-09-19T08:19:31+00:00
DotNET Fan
211
Reputation points
commented 2024-09-27T06:34:41.67+00:00
Roy Li - MSFT
33,091
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers
Do we need to Register the background tasks in Print Support App.?
Do we need to register the background tasks .? https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/windows/uwp/launch-resume/register-a-background-task I am using "Extension Category="windows.printSupportWorkflow" " for the Print Support app. Because…
asked 2024-09-26T03:54:08.91+00:00
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Pegasus Admin
0
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commented 2024-09-27T03:51:02.7466667+00:00
Pegasus Admin
0
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2 answers
UWP app stays suspended after maximize
My UWP stays suspended even after user brings it to foreground. According to Microsoft docs it should resume from the suspension, but it doesn't. What can be the reason of such a weird behavior? https://imgur.com/a/knguaEV
asked 2024-09-24T22:33:54.8066667+00:00
60856927
46
Reputation points
commented 2024-09-27T02:36:06.5366667+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT
17,636
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
UWP app performance is slower when compared to Windows desktop application(WPF)
I am developing an application in UWP and where I have to download data form network on button click. In Windows desktop application(WPF) it is taking lower time(11 sec) as compared to UWP(33 sec). So, does any one has idea on these performance impact…
asked 2023-09-04T11:05:55.5266667+00:00
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Uma Venkateswararao Achanta
0
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answered 2024-09-26T14:01:32.4633333+00:00
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Johnm
0
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Unable to intercept the print jobs with Print Support App and Microsoft IPP Driver
Hi Team, I'm building the PSA print support application using a sample PSA code provided by MS, I am not able to confirm whether the app is activated with PrintSupportSettingsUI and WorkflowTask could you please help me with this? I followed below…
asked 2024-06-03T04:28:08.0633333+00:00
Pegasus Admin
0
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edited a comment 2024-09-26T03:54:14.9233333+00:00
Pegasus Admin
0
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App-Crash with Microsoft.Azure.NotificationHubs
Hello, i have a UWA Project. To send Notification, in history i use the REST-API from Azure Notification Hub. But still not works if i will use/build a Release App in Visual Studio. On Android, no issue with the NUGET if i will send Notification On…
asked 2024-09-24T02:28:21.2033333+00:00
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Klaus Krönert
31
Reputation points
commented 2024-09-24T07:01:01.5766667+00:00
Junjie Zhu - MSFT
17,636
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
[BLE] When can a BluetoothLE operation prompt for consent?
I developed a command-line program that connects to a BLE device (a motion sensor), subscribes to motion notifications, then prints the coordinates to stdout around 60 times per second. The data is consumed by a legacy Adobe AIR desktop application…
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
A Microsoft platform for building and publishing apps for Windows desktop devices.
2,941 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,709 questions
asked 2021-01-20T00:46:26.457+00:00
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Gene Pavlovsky
21
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commented 2024-09-24T05:45:57.91+00:00
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stephen manrique
0
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We have a query regarding UWP as outlined
We have a client query regarding UWP as outlined below: Utilize the UWP API to expose Geolocation functions for use within Java through JNI. Prepare a resulting DLL and a JNI wrapper to be used in a Java application. Our team encountered a set of…
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