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Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackageName "YourAppPackageName"
: Used if the application does not require a specific Windows Store license file ( 3. Including Dependencies (If Required) install msix powershell all users
$msix = "C:\deploy\YourApp.msix" # Trust certificate if provided # Import-Certificate -FilePath "C:\deploy\signing.cer" -CertStoreLocation Cert:\LocalMachine\TrustedPeople
: Registers the application into the Windows image. Windows automatically installs the app for any new or existing user who logs into the machine. user wants a comprehensive article on installing MSIX
To confirm the package is provisioned (meaning it will install automatically for any new or existing user logging in), run: powershell
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How to Install MSIX Packages for All Users Using PowerShell The MSIX packaging format simplifies application deployment on Windows 10 and 11. By default, Windows installs MSIX packages only for the current user. Deploying an application across an entire organization requires provisioning the package for all users.
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage operates silently by default, making it perfect for automated and scripted deployments. This is how tools like Microsoft Intune, SCCM, and other management suites distribute MSIX packages at scale.
The MSIX signature certificate is not in the LocalMachine\Root store.
Always use absolute file paths (e.g., C:\Folder\App.msix ) rather than relative paths ( .\App.msix ) to avoid scope errors inside automation engines like Microsoft Intune or SCCM.
