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Does winui 3 desktop application support "Windows.ApplicationModel.Email"?

Hello everyone, In uwp, using the following code to achieve the mail function works very well. var emailMessage = new Windows.ApplicationModel.Email.EmailMessage(); var email = new ContactEmail() …

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
asked 2021-10-17T04:36:18.273+00:00
Singh Wong 51 Reputation points
commented 2021-10-17T08:58:55.403+00:00
Castorix31 82,751 Reputation points
0 answers

Type parallax view does not support direct content

Anyone please help me to resolve the below Issue, Which I facing when Tried to use ParallaxView control in Grid. Code snippet : Package references : Please find the above screenshot for the issue. When tried to use the…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 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.
10,562 questions
asked 2021-10-04T14:38:12.593+00:00
Dhanushkumar 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-10-12T07:44:59.797+00:00
Roy Li - MSFT 32,721 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

BCryptEncrypt API failing for AES-128-CFB-128 when the input plaintext is size is not multiple of 16 and padding is off

I trying to encrypt the data with AES-128-CFB-128 using BCryptEncrypt API but API is failing when input plaintext is size is not multiple of 16 and padding is off with error 0xc0000206/STATUS_INVALID_BUFFER_SIZE. AES-CFB encryption is self-synchronizing…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,494 questions
asked 2021-10-06T11:53:51.17+00:00
Pavan 101 Reputation points
commented 2021-10-11T06:57:42.35+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 12,151 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

WHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO CODE A CLASS LIBRARY, IN VISUAL STUDIO 2022 PREVIEW (or 2019), THAT NEEDS TO USE C++ (to access DWriteCore) FROM MANAGED CODE (C#) ?

WHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO CODE A CLASS LIBRARY, IN VISUAL STUDIO 2022 PREVIEW (or 2019), THAT NEEDS TO USE C++ (to access DWriteCore) FROM MANAGED CODE (C#) ? Is DWriteCore just for CPP apps? Will a Managed Code implementation of the interface be…

.NET
.NET
Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.
3,567 questions
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 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.
10,562 questions
.NET Runtime
.NET Runtime
.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.
1,136 questions
asked 2021-10-05T06:53:03.853+00:00
Kenny Brown 51 Reputation points
commented 2021-10-06T10:40:10.33+00:00
Kenny Brown 51 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I access DWriteCore from a C# managed application?

How do I access DWriteCore from a C# managed application? I'm using .Net5 WindowsAppSDK Desktop. I need to get a SYSTEM and CUSTOM FONT COLLECTION LIST using DWriteCore, but I need to do so from a C# App using WindowsAppSDK, which says it includes…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,494 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.
10,562 questions
.NET Runtime
.NET Runtime
.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.
1,136 questions
asked 2021-10-02T06:36:10.877+00:00
Kenny Brown 51 Reputation points
commented 2021-10-06T10:07:03.213+00:00
Kenny Brown 51 Reputation points
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How do I reference a Class Library (WinUI 3 Desktop) in Solution_AAA from Solution_BBB?

How do I reference a Class Library (WinUI 3 Desktop) in Solution_AAA from Solution_BBB? I generated a C# projection from a C++/WinRT component to distribute as a NuGet package for .NET 5+ applications and need to use it in a WinUI 3 Desktop App that is…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 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.
10,562 questions
asked 2021-10-03T11:55:01.967+00:00
Kenny Brown 51 Reputation points
commented 2021-10-05T03:48:42.897+00:00
Kenny Brown 51 Reputation points
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Impact of uiaccess = true on dlls?

We are planning to update an Exe to uiaccess = true and moving to the secure location. a. Is it required to move the dependent dlls too? b. Did we need to sign and create uiaccess = true manifest for these GUI dlls?

Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows Presentation Foundation
A part of the .NET Framework that provides a unified programming model for building line-of-business desktop applications on Windows.
2,705 questions
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,494 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,817 questions
asked 2021-09-29T13:54:26.643+00:00
Vishnu Gopalakrishnan 126 Reputation points
commented 2021-09-30T08:23:38.86+00:00
RLWA32 42,366 Reputation points
0 answers

Multilanguage App Toolkit - can't see the translation

Hello all, I am doing some tests with MAT and I have a question for an issue I couldn't find in the forums. According the documentation, the program shows the resources translated to the language set as default in the language settings (that on the…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
asked 2021-09-27T07:40:40.637+00:00
Paul Delia 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-09-30T06:07:32.213+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 12,151 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Is the secure location to bypass User Interface Privilege Isolation (UIPI) configurable?

We would like to bypass Interface Privilege Isolation (UIPI) for some applications by specifying UIAccess = true in manifest files. Is it possible to add our own folder as a secure location like, \Program Files\ including subdirectories …

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,494 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,817 questions
asked 2021-09-28T03:53:45.44+00:00
Vishnu Gopalakrishnan 126 Reputation points
commented 2021-09-30T03:49:32.897+00:00
Vishnu Gopalakrishnan 126 Reputation points
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Distribution of an app for Win10 to Windows computers

Hello everyone, I have created a working test app with Visual Studio 19 and the Windows Template Studio for the time being. Unfortunately, there are now problems with the deployment. Do I need a "Developer License " or a "Sideload…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
asked 2021-09-29T07:37:21.69+00:00
Stefan Adorjan 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-09-30T01:54:26.587+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 12,151 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Grouping Windows based on creator

Some applications have single PID with multi instanaces running Eg: Word or MS Teams I need to automate UIA but hoe do i differentiate the windows created by a specific instance Eg : on MS Teams I can have two Instances running under the same PID …

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
asked 2021-09-28T19:23:08.477+00:00
Achyuth Krishna 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-09-29T03:02:45.61+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 12,151 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Localization of MSI Error Table

Hello, I am trying to localize MSI error table. I understand from the below links that Windows Installer SDK (which is now part of Windows SDK) include localized error table …

.NET
.NET
Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.
3,567 questions
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,494 questions
Visual Studio Setup
Visual Studio Setup
Visual Studio: A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
996 questions
asked 2021-09-22T16:10:53.847+00:00
Bala 1 Reputation point
commented 2021-09-23T09:08:32.51+00:00
RLWA32 42,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What is the recommended screen display resolution for widows 10 OS, as I am not able to see it in display setting?

What is the recommended screen display resolution for widows 10 OS, as I am not able to see it in display setting? see below windows version & details

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,570 questions
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,117 questions
asked 2021-09-23T07:29:49.263+00:00
Vinod Survase 4,716 Reputation points
commented 2021-09-23T08:40:08.153+00:00
Vinod Survase 4,716 Reputation points
2 answers

I want to call the Windows api to draw the text on the top of the screen, even in the full-screen mode of the game, it can be displayed. How do I do this?

I want to call the Windows api to draw the text on the top of the screen, even in the full-screen mode of the game, it can be displayed. How do I do this? I hope to be able to draw text that displays information such as the temperature of the graphics…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,494 questions
asked 2021-08-23T18:02:27.213+00:00
天凯 刘 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-09-20T08:56:26.713+00:00
天凯 刘 1 Reputation point
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can I use C++ function _wspawnlp() to call the ssh.exe from my Visual Studio C++ codes?

Hi, experts, I need to call ssh.exe from VS c++ codes. I tried following from the Visual Studio 2013 c++ codes: String sExeName("ssh"); String sHost; errno_t err = _set_errno(0); intptr_t t = _wspawnlp(_P_WAIT, sExeName.c_str(),…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,494 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.
3,608 questions
Sysinternals
Sysinternals
Advanced system utilities to manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose Windows and Linux systems and applications.
1,117 questions
asked 2021-09-01T21:21:59.76+00:00
Yong Su 21 Reputation points
answered 2021-09-11T20:09:13.377+00:00
Yong Su 21 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

PostMessage from a VBA app to an MFC app

I have a VBA app which uses PostMessage to send data to an MFC app dialog. I use PreTranslateMsg to catch the message in the MFC dialog. What is strange is that it all works if I do not run inside the VS C++ IDE, i.e. run the MFC EXE on its own. …

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
asked 2021-08-31T13:41:59.677+00:00
Owen Ransen 541 Reputation points
commented 2021-09-02T08:56:43+00:00
Owen Ransen 541 Reputation points
0 answers

[WinUI 3 in UWP] Unable to login via default web account provider

Hi, Greetings. I'm trying out the experimental WinUI 3 in UWP. When I was testing fetching access token via Windows.Security.Credentials.WebAccountProvider, it keeps failing with: The application requesting authentication tokens is either disabled or…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
asked 2021-08-27T05:00:24.027+00:00
Alfred See 51 Reputation points
commented 2021-08-29T23:14:58.61+00:00
Alfred See 51 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to build a Non-Store, Non-MSIX Desktop app using Windows SDK WinUI 3

I built a UWP app that I publish and deploy to about 70 Windows 10 users. It works fine, except I can’t walk around to every user when I update the app, so I created a new build with Enable Automatic Updates. The problem is my company recently disabled…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
asked 2021-08-25T23:46:13.257+00:00
Gregory Bologna 56 Reputation points
accepted 2021-08-27T20:04:13.87+00:00
Gregory Bologna 56 Reputation points
1 answer

Cannot find Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.Bootstrap.dll

Trying tutorial here doesn't work. Getting error "Unable to load DLL 'Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.Bootstrap.dll' or one of its dependencies" …

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
asked 2021-08-26T13:53:07.23+00:00
Gregory Bologna 56 Reputation points
answered 2021-08-27T02:15:11.517+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 12,151 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

[cfAPI] How to report a file is no longer exist and stop fetching?

Hi MS team, I'm developing sync program with cloud filter API. I notice that some antivirus will hook system function (i.e. CreateFile) and trigger fetch callback. In my scenario, the file was being deleted on server side, and my provider start to delete…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
745 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,494 questions
asked 2021-08-25T16:37:37.163+00:00
Chieh Yu 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-08-26T08:43:05.077+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 12,151 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor