MSIX - Getting error "cannot start <application name>" while trying to launch MSIX application
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Description
When attempting to launch an MSIX application, an error message stating "cannot start <application name>" is encountered.
Resolution
Please follow these best practice.
1. Use proper certificate (not-self signed) for Digital Signature while creating MSIX package and on VDA.
On VDA
2. Deploy the certificate though group policy for ease of deployment. It should be installed under Trusted People.
3. Make sure Trusted Root and Intermediate certificates are deployed.
4. Make sure to run CtxAppVService with a service account which has access to the file share having .msix packages.
1. Use proper certificate (not-self signed) for Digital Signature while creating MSIX package and on VDA.
On VDA
2. Deploy the certificate though group policy for ease of deployment. It should be installed under Trusted People.
3. Make sure Trusted Root and Intermediate certificates are deployed.
4. Make sure to run CtxAppVService with a service account which has access to the file share having .msix packages.
Problem Cause
Certificate missing on VDA under Trusted People.
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