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Millions of desktop solutions

Finding the right, trusted installer

Require admin privileges

Chain-installers (adware)

Maintaining installer tech

Providing auto-updates

“DLL Hell”

Modernization

Streamlined developer experience

Vastly simplified setup authoring

Only trusted apps are able to install

Optimized updates

Great user experience

No elevation/User Account Control

Always up to date

Clean uninstallation, minimal system impact

Ready for the enterprise

Distribute through sideloading, MDM orWindows Store for Business

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Global distribution to millions of new users

Distribution to 242 markets with Windows Store

Less friction with local payment methods

Local payment methods used by customers

Microsoft manages payment relationship

Keep users on the latest version

Auto-updates through Windows Store

Differential updates (only modified bits get transferred)

Greater reach,easier monetization

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Add compelling new functionality

Increase engagement by adding Live Tiles and push notifications

Deepen integration with Windows 10 using Cortana and in-app purchase

Migrate to reach all

Move the user interface to XAML for touch

Migrate at your own pace to reach all Windows 10 devices

Move away from monolithic solutions

Use mechanisms such as App Services and Project Rome to make applications work together

Modernizing with the Universal Windows Platform

One SDK + Tooling

One Store +One Dev Center

CortanaWindowsPen & Ink

WindowsHello

App package

UWP app

Reach all

App package

Desktop app

UWP APIs

Enhance

App package

UWP app

Desktop app

Migrate

UWPAPIs

How does the Desktop Bridge work?

App package

Desktop app

Convert

App package

UWP app

Extend

Desktop app

UWP APIs

Standard UWP App Desktop Bridge App

Conversion Tooling Options

Desktop App Converter (DAC)

SDK/Visual Studio

Third-Party Tools

InstallShield by Flexera

WiX by FireGiant

Advanced Installer by Caphyon

InstallAware APPX Builder

Embacadero RAD Builder

Desktop Bridge is agnostic to your desktop application or installer technology

Prepare for your conversion

MSDN

Extend & Enhance

Win32 tool to manage Azure Service Bus

Strong need for an installer

VSTS pipeline

Source code

GitHub

Build

Get Tools

Pack

Sign

Publish

1. Store account http://dev.windows.com

2. Reserve your app name in the store

3. Request full trust (runFullTrust) on your account

4. Package Flighting with stub app and testing

5. Upload the package, add description, artwork

6. Publish (iterate….)

<Capabilities><rescap:Capability Name="runFullTrust" />

</Capabilities>

<TargetDeviceFamily Name="Windows.Desktop" MinVersion="10.0.14393.0" MaxVersionTested="10.0.14393.0" />

<Application Id="MyDesktopAppStep3" Executable="MyDesktopApp.exe" EntryPoint="Windows.FullTrustApplication">

https://github.com/Microsoft/DesktopBridgeToUWP-Samples

http://aka.ms/desktopbridge

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/appconsult/