We have an app in the Windows 8 store. The app needs to be updated ASAP for Windows 10 to be preinstalled (OEM app). There will be a critical update later for Windows 8 users. Can I still updated the Windows 8 app separately without affecting the Windows 10 app?
You will be able to add packages for each platform. This way it's possible to update them seperately.
You can read more about it here
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I am currently working on a project for Windows 10 IoT Core (my first).
It is basicly an Universal Windows Platform Application (c#) to run on Windows IoT and give the user some basic options to control the system ( e.g. execute PowerShell-Scripts, Copy files from USB-Device etc.). The user should be able to start a view programms from this "Shell" as well. Because Windows 10 IoT Core doesn't have a Task-Bar, how do i handle Windows that were minimized by the user?
Does anyone have experiences with this topic?
Edit: The Goal is not possible to be achieved like described above!
Windows 10 IoT does not have a taskbar. When it boots, it boots directly into a single UWP application. There is no facility for multi-tasking, because there is no multi-tasking.
If you want to provide a task-switcher, you will have to write one yourself. A TabControl might be a rudimentary option.
As many of you may know, Microsoft will be releasing the new Windows Phone 10 operating system to current Windows Phone 8.1 users.
I was wondering whether it will be possible to retarget Windows Phone 8/8.1 apps to Windows Phone 10 and if so how.
I couldn't really find any information on this so I will greatly appreciate any information on how to do this.
PS. My app is written in C# and XAML.
I think it is too early to speak about the way WP 8 application migration to WP 10.
Work on WP 10 still actively underway and many changes occur in operating system (see Windows Insider).
Exactly, we can say that all the applications created by template WP 8.1 (RT, but not SilverLigth 8.1) will work on WP 10.
I've tried a few of their applications WP 8.1 for Windows Phone 10 (Insider) and have not noticed problems.
I have a request for simple application containing few views, no business logic, communication with REST services. The problem lies on multiple environments:
1. windows phone 8
2. windows phone 8.1
3. windows 8
4. windows 7
5. windows xp
I am concerning WPF application for Windows 8 and and Windows 7, Windows Phone 8 application for Phone 8 and Phone 8.1, for XP (i know it is not supported) separate application.
Do I miss something or there is hidden pitfall ?
It is possible to generalize desktop application for Windows 8, 7 and XP ?
Thanks in advance
EDIT:
Finally with help I have solution that fills requirements:
1. For Win Phone 8.1 and 8.0 Windows Phone 8.0 application, as it will work on both systems
2. For Win 8 and Win 7, WPF application
3. For Win XP dedicated application
Looks like a lot of work...
Edit: As a webapplication is not allowed/possible I'll update my answer but leave the original answer below
If you can install WPF and .NET on Windows XP you may use WPF as Desktop solution.
For Windows Phone you can create a WP8 version. This will then run on WP8, 8.1 and 7.8
Please mind that Windows Phone 8 only supports a subset of WPF so if you like to reuse some XAML you have to consider that and start with Phone.
The codebehind (REST communication) will be C# in both cases.
Original answer:
You may create a web application/site.
On Windows Phone you can then create an app which just uses a browser control. It can be distributed in store installed and it's still a website.
On desktop you can either just use the browser or create a winforms app with a browser component.
I'm writing a Windows 8 Store application but the application is for internal uses within my company. The application needs to run on 100+ tablets so the installation process needs to be easy.
So, I've been using the Windows 8 Store template to create my application but I now need to get this application on my devices. How can I do this without going through the Windows 8 store release process?
I've sideloaded the application on a few tablets for testing but I needed a developers licence for this and it expires every 30 days.
So is there anyway to release windows 8 store application as an enterprise solution?
I could use WPF to create my apps but the controls just aren't as smooth or nice for the touch screen environment.
Any help would be great. Thanks
The link provided by takemyoxygen already gives a lot of technical details. I'd just like to add a couple of additional notes.
Not all versions of Windows 8 have the sideloading license for installing Windows Store apps outside the store:
With Windows 8 Enterprise machines joined to a domain you're ready to go.
With Windows 8 Pro (domain joined or not) and Windows 8 Enterprise outside a domain you need to buy a special activation key (sold in batches of 100).
With Windows 8 there's no way to get a sideloading license.
With Windows RT (ARM) you need the activation key. The machine can't be joined to a domain.
Once you have a sideloading license, you can install a Windows Store app package:
You can manually run the installation script creted by Visual Studio along with the package.
You can set up a group policy if you have Microsoft System Center and the machines are domain joined.
For Windows RT machines you can use Windows Intune (as a standalone service or Microsoft System Center add on) to create an internal store for installing Windows Store apps.
Make sure you visit Lhotka's blog to read more on the sideloading subject.
I want to develop an application for Windows 7.5 mango OS phone like HTC Mozart, I am already having Visual Studio 2008, will the apps built by Windows Mobile 5 smartphone SDK be supported in a windows phone?
No, the Windows Phone SDK is the only one that is supported. In short, Windows Mobile != Windows Phone.
Also the UI is drastically different and the underlying runtime and .NET framework is also different. You might be able to port the logic of your code across easily to the new SDK, but the UI will need rewriting.
There are also a lot of freedoms lost in the new iteration as "the user is king". This means you need to review what your current app requires and provides to see if it is even a good fit for the new range of phones.
No, Windows mobile SDK wont work for Windows phone 7 applications.
See, the .NET Framework for windows phone 7 has changed completely . Infact the classes and APIs have changed .you can carry forward your previous experience of Windows Phone development into this new one but that certainly might not be the same code and services working in the same platform