Universal Windows Platform (UWP)

How to launch Microsoft default Calendar & Calculator with selected date / calculation from UWP ?

I need to launch Microsoft default app Calendar(outlookcal:) with selected date ( ex. 01/01/2020) and Calculator(ms-calculator:) with expression/calculation (2*3=) from UWP. I am using Windows.System.Launcher.LaunchUriAsync(new Uri()) for app launch…

Opening app from app

Hello, I want to open app from other app. Function should work in this way If app is found as installed, open the app, but if app isnt found open it's page in Windows Store I use such code: private async void btnOpenApp_Click(object sender,…

Checking for TPM 2.0 module in a UWP app

Is it possible to check if a device contains a TPM 2.0 module from a UWP app? If so, how can I implement this check in my app?

How do I make a uwp app like FatMap on visual studio 2022

How do I make a uwp app like FatMap on visual studio 2022 https://fatmap.com/

winrt::create_instance<IDesktopWallpaper> error

I am completely new to C++/WinRT. I read some articles on winrt::capture and tried the following code: #include "pch.h" #include <Shobjidl.h> // EDIT: use winrt::guid_of<IDesktopWallpaper>. // Previously I used…

Impact of Bing Maps for Enterprise retirement to UWP

We received an email about the retirement of Bing Maps for Enterprise, which will affect all applications using Bing Maps. Does retirement also affect UWP apps that include map feature? Any migration procedures can be followed? Thanks.

How to get complete list of theme colors

Hello, I want to style my app in Light and Dark themes. I need a list off all system theme resources with its settings. For example: SystemControlBackgroundAltHighBrush and its color How to get such list?

The focus should shift systematically to enable narrators to read the content displayed on the screen when user click the tab.

UWP When user click the tab, the focus should shift systematically to enable narrators to read the content displayed on the screen.

<Grid Grid.Row="1"> <TextBlock Height="auto" Style="{StaticResource PageHeadText}" Text="Candidate Test Affidavit" FontSize="{Binding Source={StaticResource…

Can't install UWP app, fails with codes 0x800701c5 / 800700B7

Hello everybody. We want to publish our app, that is made with Xamarin Forms, to the Microsoft Store. WACK does not report any problems with the uploaded app. Installation fails for all betatesters, the store app reports error 0x800701c5. So I tried…

using uwp application, narrator cannot able to read text-block is there a solution for it

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…

How to change VS Xaml highlight bg more visible in dark mode?

How to change VS Xaml highlight bg more visible in dark mode? In dark theme of VS 2019, I develop an UWP app. When I select a control in design view, it highlight Xaml code. But the highlight is very light and not stands out. It's not easy to…

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[UWP] Why Do Images Sometimes Load Wrong Source

We have an issue where images in our UWP app are sometimes getting loaded with the wrong image and sizing. The first time the images seem to load correctly, but then sometimes the images will be wrong after leaving a page and coming back. This seems to…

Visual Studio 2022 community crashes

Hello, I'm making my uwp app on c# with vs2022 community version. When I click "Visual assets" tab on Package.appxmanifest, the VS2022 crashes. How to reproduce: create an empty app (c# uwp) open Package.appxmanifest on for all visual…

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how to create a uwp button control

I want to know how to create a uwp button control. I use this thread to test AI feature on Microsoft Q&A.

The narrator focuses on the checkbox if I don't use a button. the requirement is narrator narrates in an orderly. what is better approach any sample code with textblock?

To maintain focus, I utilized a button. However, I prefer that the narrator refrains from vocalizing the term "button" during the reading. Is there a solution to achieve this?

The narrator focuses on the checkbox if I don't use a button. the requirement is narrator narrates in an orderly. what is better approach any sample code with textblock?

pdb file was not present when IL code was compiled to native in vs2022

I have installed 3 new nugets to my project. After installing everything works fine in Android and ios (in release and debug modes). But in Xamarin.Forms.UWP (debug mode is fine). In release mode getting the below exception.. myproject.pdb contains the…

How to Setup the Microsoft IPP Driver for the printer support app.?

Hi, I am trying to develop the PSA application with Microsoft IPP Driver can you guide me in setting up the Driver for the printer. PSA extensions: <Extensions> <printsupport:Extension Category="windows.printSupportWorkflow"…