MSIX, Affinity 2 install, per user installs...

[chazzy2501]

Trying to get to grips with MSIX and per user installations.

 

I've deployed the MSIX package manger!

I've created a PS script add-appxpackage -path //unc path

I've added this as a startup script... I think this is my problem.. (the script does work, (it is simple) but nothing for users when they log in?)

 

Does this need to be a log on script? Will this slow down logins, fill up the drive? ((I also think pupils can't run programs outside of windows and program files!)) (or run scripts)

[bknaggs]

Can you deploy the exe instead? https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/affinity-canva-free-for-schools/ offers both msix and exe for download.

[chazzy2501]

Oh, yeah, I've already deployed the MSI before and it works well...BUT it doesn't allow for updates. I've been asked twice since deployment to update the program. Updating an MSI is annoying and you get no feedback.

 

I thought it was time I got to grips with MSIX stuff and auto updates sounds like a nice have.

[chazzy2501]

well, it is as simple as a login script and "add-appxpackage -path //unc path".

 

The issue is APPX file association and APPX load packages, adding up to a minute for the first user login... On a cruddy laptop it took over 3 minutes. (celeron 4gb ram, emmc)

Edited January 10, 2025 by chazzy2501