Dynamically Installing Dokany in a Microsoft Store App
Pavel Larin
Hi everyone,
I’m working on a Microsoft Store application that relies on Dokany for its core functionality, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to handle Dokany installation for users. Since this is a Store app, I’m looking for a solution that keeps the process seamless and user-friendly while staying within the licensing terms and any technical limitations.
So, as it's restricted to include Dokany installer directly to MS Store app installer, what I’m Considering:
1. Downloading the Dokany installer at the app’s first launch and install it in the background (silent mode, of course).
2. Using Chocolatey to install Dokany as a package, calling PowerShell script from the app
My Questions:
• Has anyone here tried something similar? If so, how did it work out?
• Do you see any red flags with either of these approaches, especially when it comes to MS Store policies?
• Any tips or gotchas I should be aware of?
I’m hoping to avoid any pitfalls others might have run into. Thanks in advance for your help!
and...@mehrkopf.de
I once tried the first version. I showed a popup on app start, that an installer has to be downloaded for the app to work. It got rejected multiple times from the store team, unfortunately, so I did not get my app to be published.
It’s sad, but I did not find a way around.
I’m not sure about Chocolatey, though. That might work as there is no “certification” going on, right?