is it possible to export an metro app (*.appx) and install in in another computer?

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  1. mampuzlw

    mampuzlw MDL Novice

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    Sorry if this question sounds so dumb.. but is it possible to export a metro app (*.appx) or obtain the download url and install it on another windows 10 computer without using windows store apps?:confused: thanks in advance :mushy:
     
  2. Hunk_4TH

    Hunk_4TH MDL Member

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    Been asked before. Sadly I don't think it's possible which sucks ass especially if your download say Gears Ultimate Edition which is over 50gb and have to reformat etc.
     
  3. Aden Tengoku

    Aden Tengoku MDL Junior Member

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  4. Full inu

    Full inu MDL Addicted

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    It will be possible soon download and install appx packages as usual win32 apps.
     
  5. Hunk_4TH

    Hunk_4TH MDL Member

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    Got a source?
     
  6. MS_User

    MS_User MDL Guru

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    u must be talking about transferring paid apps to another machine so u dont pay for it again....well a lot of does apps are cloud base it will tough not sure if that will run on the target machine....good luck with that.
     
  7. Aden Tengoku

    Aden Tengoku MDL Junior Member

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    i think you can get the URL link using fiddler 4 to get appx package then install the package on another pc using powershell...:tea:
     
  8. mampuzlw

    mampuzlw MDL Novice

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    no, it is not.. I'm just trying to be more effective tho.. rather than I have to redownload those hundreds of megabyte, I'm thinking to keep it somewhere else and install it later.. (My ISP still using quota based, so I'm trying to save my quota as much as possible) :confused:
     
  9. abbodi1406

    abbodi1406 MDL KB0000001

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    Getting .appx/.appxbundle files is not difficult
    the issue is with getting the proper license to deploy the App
    in order to be able to do that, you must have OEM license
    when you install it from Store, the license associated is specific and tied to your hardware and account

    so, there is no point in having Appx files :D
     
  10. Full inu

    Full inu MDL Addicted

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    There is already an installer for appx packages, that present in all latest RS1 builds include 14393. It was put among other standart apps by intention.
     
  11. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    You forgot to quote what abbodi1406's conclusion is based on:

     
  12. pauldamo

    pauldamo MDL Senior Member

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    i did it with project sparks, i had it downloaded on one computer,thought i'd save the time to have to download it again for another computer,so i copied the folder to the other computer went to the project sparks in store and clicked install,it downloaded something small but i didn't have to download all of it because it found it already downloaded in the folder.
     
  13. Full inu

    Full inu MDL Addicted

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    Publishers will provide downloadable appx with license files, and your point is invalid :)
     
  14. Platino

    Platino MDL Novice

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    Man explaim me, From where site I can download .appx files?
     
  15. Bezalel

    Bezalel MDL Member

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    I have a tablet that comes with the mobile editions of Word Excel and Power Point. Is it possible to extract the necessary licensing information? (The apps are free.)