MSIX_APP_ATTACH

Instructions:

1. Ensure all files and Virtual Disk (VHD or VHDX) are in the same folder.
2. Ensure all Scripts are signed, for a smoother expeirence as in no set-execution policy.
3. ensure you edit the configuration file (Json) with the correct information.

These scripts are recommended for testing MSIX App Attach applications.

JSON file configuration example

The Json should look like the following example:

"vhdFileName": "chrome.vhd",
"parentFolder": "MSIX",
"packageName": "Chrome_1.0.0.0_x64__ekey3h7rct2nj",
"volumeGuid": "68c840d5-f0f2-4eac-9534-72f37cd8f864",
"msixJunction": "C:\\temp\\AppAttach"

MSIX Mgr

https://aka.ms/msixmgr

(Composite Images (CIMs))

A Cim image looks like this:

The Json should look like the following example:

"vhdFileName": "not needed",
"parentFolder": "MSIX",
"packageName": "Chrome_1.0.0.0_x64__ekey3h7rct2nj",
"volumeGuid": "68c840d5-f0f2-4eac-9534-72f37cd8f864",
"msixJunction": "C:\\temp\\AppAttach"

The guid is still needed for testing locally.

cimutil.exe m "filename.cim"

cimutil.exe d "volume guid"

Cim images can be run in any folder directory update on the 01/02/2021 - Cim images can be run in any folder diretory - fixed/

The following sample applications will be uploaded in due course:

1. Pinball
2. Putty
3. MS Edge
4. Notepadpp

Ensure you install the provided certificate into the root before using these cim images with MSIX App Attach.

Process for testing Cim images

1. ensure the cim files are placed in the root directory. This can be a mounted VHD or c:\
2. mount the cim recording the volume guid from the output
3. load the powershell scripts as a administrator
4. Run the modified staging script
5. register the App.
6. test the application.
7. de-register the app.
8. destage the app.
9. unmount the cim image
10. clean up the root directory

Some cool tools to speed up the process....

You can use the following technologys to create MSIX Apps and pepare into MSIX App Attach quickly.

• Create MSIX Apps without any installation media https://www.appcure.io/
• MSIX Community Tooling MSIXAACT - Community Tooling for MSIX app attach
• CIMUTIL (community tool) - mount and dismount CIMFS DRIVE letters and volumes. both options availble. CIMTool
• CIMFS powershell Module - get-mountpoints & Get-CIMs GetMountpoints
• appventix - https://appventix.com/
• Powershell Scripts - VHD/VHDX - App attach scripts VHD/VHDX
• Powershell Scripts - CIMFS - App attach Scripts CIMFS
• Scripts to Identify CIM's and how to handle CIMFS Sprawl CIM Management scripts

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