How to know app was pre-installed

Question

Hi,

I'd like to know from my Windows 8 app whether it was pre-installed or downloaded from the Windows Store. In WP8, this is possible by checking the "IsApplicationPreInstalled" property in "DeviceExtendedProperties" (Microsoft.Phone.Info.DeviceExtendedProperties).

Is there an equivalent in .NET WinRT?

Thanks,

Carl

Answer 1

you can  check the status of windows store app by searching in  your computer and you can also check installed apps at dashboard of windows Store by log in with your Microsoft account .

Answer 2

Hi,

There is no way to get this sort of information from a windows store app.

You can refer to the link below:

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsapps/en-US/fd80e600-5ad2-4944-ae70-483e7c12e6e4/how-to-known-if-the-certain-app-has-been-installed?forum=winappswithcsharp

Best Wishes!

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