Windows App Runtime 1.5

Windows App Runtime 1.5 1.5.9

Microsoft Windows App Runtime 1.5

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About Windows App Runtime 1.5

Microsoft Windows App Runtime 1.5

What's new in 1.5.9

This is a servicing release of the Windows App SDK that includes critical bug fixes for the 1.5 release.

  • Fixed another potential issue where a menu off a CommandBar may incorrectly open up instead of down when the CommandBar is at the bottom of the window.
  • Fixed a potential crash when running on older graphics hardware.

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Technical details

PublisherMicrosoft Corporation
Version1.5.9
Release date2025-01-15
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeexe
Architecturex64, x86, arm64
Package IDMicrosoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.5
RequirementsWindows 10 version 1809 or later
Admin rightsRequired

Install Windows App Runtime 1.5 from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.5 -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.5 -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.5 -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"windowsappruntimeinstall-x64.exe" --quiet

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Windows App Runtime 1.5 version history

1.5.8 Nov 12, 2024

This is a servicing release of the Windows App SDK that includes critical bug fixes for the 1.5 release.

  • Fixed a potential crash when the input queue on the thread appears to be in a bad state.
  • Fixed some potential crashes when using {x:Bind} by checking every component for null. Apps wanting this fix need to recompile with this release.
1.5.7 Oct 8, 2024

This is a servicing release of the Windows App SDK that includes critical bug fixes for the 1.5 release.

  • Added detection for a rare scenario where the app stops rendering and never recovers.
  • Fixed a potential crash when a UI thread uninitializes.
  • Fixed a potential issue where a menu off a CommandBar might have incorrectly opened up instead of down when the CommandBar was at the bottom of the window.
1.5.6 Aug 13, 2024

This servicing release repairs InputNonClientPointerSource handling so window caption buttons remain responsive, and prevents a potential crash when closing a window while using a touchpad.

Other versions

  • 1.5.5
  • 1.5.4
  • 1.5.3
  • 1.5.2
  • 1.5.1
  • 1.5.0

Frequently asked questions

Is Windows App Runtime 1.5 free?

Windows App Runtime 1.5 is proprietary software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Windows App Runtime 1.5?

The latest version is 1.5.9, released on Jan 15, 2025.

Is it safe to download Windows App Runtime 1.5?

The download button links to the official installer published on aka.ms, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 7418dc8dc18cfee1cdc1b087a326ea6fd66e2e3a5e1c76d49fa948737a83a45e.

Which Windows versions does Windows App Runtime 1.5 support?

Windows App Runtime 1.5 requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86), ARM64 systems.

How do I install Windows App Runtime 1.5 silently?

Run the offline installer with "windowsappruntimeinstall-x64.exe" --quiet, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.5 -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Windows App Runtime 1.5?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Windows App Runtime 1.5 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.5 -e.