I want to migrate app-v packages to MSIX packages

Question

Currently, we are using app-v packages to distribute virtual applications to each user.

We would like to migrate to MSIX as app-v will no longer be supported in 2026.

We can convert app-v to MSIX using the MSIX Packaging Tool, but since the reference points such as the registry are different, information set by users within the application will not be migrated.

Is there a way to migrate from app-v to MSIX so that the user settings information of the currently configured application remains?

Answer 1

Hi takashi-7890,

yes, Microsoft will end support for App-V in 2026, making it essential to migrate to MSIX for continued application virtualization and management.

to migrate App-V packages to MSIX while preserving settings

App-V stores user settings in %APPDATA% and HKCU\Software\Microsoft\AppV, while MSIX uses containerized storage (C:\Users\<User>\AppData\Local\Packages\).

Export registry settings (reg export), copy user data files to the new MSIX container, and deploy via Intune or GPO.

Use FileRedirectionFixup to remap legacy paths.

Run App-V and MSIX in parallel while migrating settings gradually.

validate & test, deploy to a test group, use ProcMon to track missing settings, and adjust scripts as needed.

Just in cases https://ctrlaltdel.team/?p=289 here is link to my blog where included PowerShell Script for Migration.

rgds,

Alex

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