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How to upload the WPF apps to Windows 8 store?

Question
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Hi,
I am developing the app for Windows Surface Pro 3. I need to
use the API
System.IO.Ports.SerialPort
But this API is not available in Windows 8 store apps.This API is available in WPF.
Now My problem is
->If I make a WPF app for Windows Surface Pro 3 then how to distribute i.e the way to upload that app on store for distribution to users.
->If I go with Windows 8 store app then the API System.IO.Ports.SerialPort is not available.
Please give your suggestion
Regards
Dinesh
- Edited by dinesh joshi Monday, December 1, 2014 11:28 AM
Monday, December 1, 2014 11:26 AM
Answers
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You cannot actually upload desktop apps to the Windows Store but you can list them there. Your listing data must include a link to your app's acquisition page, where users can download your app directly from your website.
There is a walkthrough on how to list a desktop app in the Windows Store available on MSDN here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dn374786(v=vs.85).aspx.
Certify your desktop app: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/jj134964.aspx
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- Marked as answer by Matt SmallMicrosoft employee, Moderator Monday, December 1, 2014 2:58 PM
Monday, December 1, 2014 12:20 PM
All replies
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You cannot actually upload desktop apps to the Windows Store but you can list them there. Your listing data must include a link to your app's acquisition page, where users can download your app directly from your website.
There is a walkthrough on how to list a desktop app in the Windows Store available on MSDN here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dn374786(v=vs.85).aspx.
Certify your desktop app: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/jj134964.aspx
Please remember to mark helpful posts as answer and/or helpful.
- Marked as answer by Matt SmallMicrosoft employee, Moderator Monday, December 1, 2014 2:58 PM
Monday, December 1, 2014 12:20 PM -
Can we list the WPF apps also on Windows 8 store?
Regard
Dinesh
Monday, December 1, 2014 12:31 PM -
Can we list the WPF apps also on Windows 8 store?
Regard
Dinesh
-Rob
Monday, December 1, 2014 12:56 PM