Windows App Runtime

Windows App Runtime 1.4.7

Runtime for the Microsoft Windows App SDK

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About Windows App Runtime

Runtime for the Microsoft Windows App SDK

What's new in 1.4.7

This is a servicing release of the Windows App SDK that includes critical bug fixes for the 1.4 release.

  • Fixed an issue where ItemsRepeater would not generate enough items if it was in a ShouldConstrainToRootBounds="false" popup which was taller or wider than the main window.
  • Fixed a potential crash on shutdown if an AnnotatedScrollBar label update was pending.

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Technical details

PublisherMicrosoft Corporation
Version1.4.7
Release date2024-08-13
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeexe
Architecturex64, x86, arm64
Package IDMicrosoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.4
Admin rightsRequired

Install Windows App Runtime from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.4 -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.4 -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.4 -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"windowsappruntimeinstall-x64.exe" --quiet

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Windows App Runtime version history

1.4.5

This is a servicing release of the Windows App SDK that includes critical bug fixes for the 1.4 release.

  • Fixed an issue that could hang applications when clicking a mouse button while scrolling with the mouse wheel. For more info, see GitHub issue #9233.
  • Fixed an issue with duplicate assets when referencing a chain of NuGet packages. For more info, see GitHub issue #8857.
  • Fixed several BreadcrumbBar issues including a memory leak, a crash when the ellipsis menu is empty, and the ellipsis menu being incorrectly constrained within the window.
  • Fixed a potential crash on shutdown when releasing graphics resources.
1.4.4

This is a servicing release of the Windows App SDK that includes critical bug fixes for the 1.4 release.

  • Fixed a WinUI 3 diagnostics security issue.
  • Fixed an input issue where the password box didn't show the on-screen keyboard when activated via touch. For more info, see GitHub issue #8946.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.dll file size to grow unexpectedly.
  • Fixed a CommandBarFlyout issue that could cause crashes when setting focus.
  • Updated Windows App SDK support for .NET 8 RID-specific asset handling.
  • Fixed an issue causing some swapchains to be positioned or stretched incorrectly.
1.4.3

This is a servicing release of the Windows App SDK that includes critical bug fixes for the 1.4 release.

  • Fixed an issue where a menu could appear without a background for a short period of time.
  • Fixed a crash that may occur in specific multi-monitor scenarios.
  • Fixed an issue where a context menu could appear off-screen.
  • Fixed an issue with Window styles and maximizing behavior. For more info, see GitHub issue #8996.
  • Fixed an issue with Islands where focus could be unexpectedly grabbed from another control.
  • Fixed an issue with tab order on NavigationView.
  • Fixed a rendering issue where a white bar might be visible at the top of the titlebar. For more info, see GitHub issue #8947.
  • Various performance fixes.

Other versions

  • 1.4.2
  • 1.4.1
  • 1.4.0

Frequently asked questions

Is Windows App Runtime free?

Windows App Runtime 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?

The latest version is 1.4.7, released on Aug 13, 2024.

Is it safe to download Windows App Runtime?

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 3ec86fc53d7c67b720507f2040f12a776798d99d15745e78a068733c9ecb3d8c.

Which Windows versions does Windows App Runtime support?

Windows App Runtime runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86), ARM64 systems.

How do I install Windows App Runtime silently?

Run the offline installer with "windowsappruntimeinstall-x64.exe" --quiet, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.4 -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Windows App Runtime?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Windows App Runtime and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.4 -e.