How to upload the WPF apps to Windows 8 store?

Question

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

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

Can we list the WPF apps also on Windows 8 store?

Regard

Dinesh

Answer 3

Can we list the WPF apps also on Windows 8 store?

Regard

Dinesh

I think what you're missing is WPF apps are Desktop apps.. Now go back and re-read the previous reply.

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-Rob