W365: Install Windows app as MSIX

Following previous post, let’s explore how to install the windows app as MSIX format.

First download the windows app msix file and open the location of the downloaded file and double click it to install. 

You can also install it through Powershell command 

Add-AppxPackage -path “path to downloaded msix file”

After installation, you can open the windows app shortcut to access the windows 365 cloud pc’s.

You can also confirm the installation by opening Powershell and running the below command.

Get-AppxPackage 

You can uninstall the windows app by running the below command in Powershell.

Remove-AppxPackage -Package MicrosoftCorporationII.Windows365_2.0.294.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe

Note: MSIX version will not auto update if Microsoft store is blocked and update needs be done by downloading the MSIX again from the URL.

You can make the auto update to happen if you push the Windows App as Microsoft store app (new) from Intune to  the device and the Intune will take over management and upgrade the windows app. 

You need to make sure “Turn off Automatic Download and Install of updates” policy isn't enabled, only then Microsoft Store will automatically update the UWP/MSIX apps.

Reference - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/apps/store-apps-microsoft#common-store-policy-settings-and-their-impact-on-microsoft-store-apps