Windows 8 search charm

Question

Hi, is there a way to access the functionality of the windows 8.1 search charm with a desktop app? 

Thanks

Answer 1

Hi nrk112,

According to your description, your case related to desktop app. So i moved your thread to General Windows Desktop Development Issues forum for better support.

Good day!

kristin

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Answer 2

Hello nrk112,

>>Hi, is there a way to access the functionality of the windows 8.1 search charm with a desktop app?

If you mean that you want to customize the search charm of the windows 8.1, I think it is not possible since it is a system feature and does not expose interfaces to be extendable.

If you mean that you want your application have such a similar functionality, you could check the link below which provides a sample for C++/C#/VB.NET/JavaScript to access the functionality of the windows 8.1 search charm:

https://code.msdn.microsoft.com/windowsapps/Search-app-contract-sample-118a92f5

Regards.

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