uap13:AppInstaller
Specifies an App Installer file, which provides an update path that a Windows app can traverse searching for updates, and repairs.
Element hierarchy
<uap13:AppInstaller>
Syntax
<uap13:AppInstaller
file = 'An alphanumeric string with a value between 1 and 255 characters that ends with the extension ".appinstaller". The string cannot contain the following characters: <, >, :, ", |, ?, or *.' />
Attributes and elements
Attributes
| Attribute | Description | Data type | Required | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File | The package-relative path to the App Installer file. | An alphanumeric string with a value between 1 and 255 characters that ends with the extension .appinstaller. The string cannot contain the following characters: <, >, :, ", |, ?, or *. |
Yes |
Child elements
None.
Parent elements
| Parent element | Description |
|---|---|
| uap13:AutoUpdate | Specifies automatic update configuration for the app. |
Remarks
An App Installer file specifies where your app is located and how to update it. Declaring an App Installer file in the package manifest enables auto-update scenarios that allow the app to be updated without user intervention. For more information on auto-update, see Auto-update and repair apps. For more information on App Installer files, see App Installer file overview.
Requirements
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| UAP13 | http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/uap/windows/10/13 |
| Minimum OS Version | Windows 11 version 21H2 (Build 22000) |