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desktop6:MutablePackageDirectory
Specifies a folder under the %ProgramFiles%\ModifiableWindowsApps path where the contents of your desktop application's install folder are projected so that users can modify the installation files (for example, to install mods).
Note
This element is currently intended to be used only by certain types of desktop PC games that are published by Microsoft and our partners. It requires the modifiableApp restricted capability.
Element hierarchy
<Package>
└─ <Extensions>
└─ <desktop6:Extension>
└─ <desktop6:MutablePackageDirectories>
└─ <desktop6:MutablePackageDirectory>
└─ <Applications>
└─ <Application>
└─ <Extensions>
└─ <desktop6:Extension>
└─ <desktop6:MutablePackageDirectories>
└─ <desktop6:MutablePackageDirectory>
Syntax
<desktop6:MutablePackageDirectory
Target = 'A required string between 1 and 256 characters in length that cannot contain these characters: <, >, :, ", /, \, |, ?, or *.' />
Attributes
| Attribute | Description | Data type | Required | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | The name of a folder under the %ProgramFiles%\ModifiableWindowsApps path where the contents of your desktop application's install folder are projected so that users can modify the installation files (for example, to install mods). The folder name must be string valid for a folder name. Sub-folders in the folder name are not allowed (no / or \ characters). For more information, see Package.MutableLocation and Package.EffectiveLocation. | A string between 1 and 256 characters in length that cannot contain these characters: <, >, :, ", /, , |, ?, or *. | Yes |
Child elements
None.
Parent elements
| Parent element | Description |
|---|---|
| desktop6:MutablePackageDirectories | Enables your desktop application to specify one or more folders where users can modify the installation files for your application (for example, to install mods). |
Requirements
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Namespace | http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/desktop/windows10/6 |
| Minimum OS Version | Windows 10 version 1903 (Build 18362) |
Remarks
This element requires the modifiableApp restricted capability.
Examples
<Package
xmlns:desktop6="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/desktop/windows10/6"
xmlns:rescap="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/foundation/windows10/restrictedcapabilities"
IgnorableNamespaces="rescap desktop6">
<!-- ... -->
<!-- Other entries omitted for brevity. -->
<!-- ... -->
<Extensions>
<desktop6:Extension Category="windows.mutablePackageDirectories">
<desktop6:MutablePackageDirectories>
<desktop6:MutablePackageDirectory Target="ContosoGame"/>
</desktop6:MutablePackageDirectories>
</desktop6:Extension>
</Extensions>
<Capabilities>
<!-- Include the required restricted capability. -->
<rescap:Capability Name="modifiableApp"/>
</Capabilities>
</Package>
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