C++ Runtime v11.0 framework package for Desktop Bridge (Project Centennial)

C++ Runtime framework packages help developers reference the C++ Runtime from their desktop apps that will be distributed through the Store. These framework packages are provided to help developers convert their C++ desktop apps to UWP.

Multiple apps can specify a dependency on these framework packages. Once Store is ready to onboard the Centennial apps, the retail frameworks will also be distributed/updated through the Store, similar to the C++ UWP framework packages.

Versions supported: We are providing framework packages for version 11.0 of the C++ Runtime.

After installation succeeds: If you look under the folder “Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows Kits\10\ExtensionSDKs” on your machine, you will see the Microsoft.VCLibs.Desktop.110 folder that contain the framework packages for C++ Runtime 11.0.

You can install these packages manually using Add-AppxPackage cmdlet. In your converted app’s AppxManifest.xml, specify a PackageDependency to the framework package by adding the following element under the Dependencies tag:

PackageDependency Name="Microsoft.VCLibs.110.00.UWPDesktop" MinVersion="11.0.61135.0" Publisher="CN=Microsoft Corporation, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US"

Now when you deploy your app, it will be able to load the C++ Runtime DLLs from the dependency package.

Supported Operating Systems

Windows Server 2012

Windows 10

Required Hardware Configuration

For additional information on Operating System support, see the Visual Studio 2015 Compatibility page. Hardware Requirements:

• 1.6 GHz or faster processor
• 1 GB of RAM (1.5 GB if running on a virtual machine)
• 50 MB of available hard disk space
• 5400 RPM hard drive

This will install the VC Redist 11.0 framework packages to your ExtensionSDKs folder. For your application to reference the VC runtime dlls, you need to manually install the framework packages using the add-appxpackage cmdlet.

Refer to the Details section above for the exact instructions.

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