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C++ Runtime v12 framework package for Desktop Bridge (Project Centennial)

• C++ Runtime framework packages help developers reference the C++ Runtime from their desktop apps that will be distributed through the Store. These framework packages are provided to help developers convert their C++ desktop apps to UWP. Multiple apps can specify a dependency on these framework packages. Once Store is ready to onboard the Centennial apps, these frameworks will also be distributed/updated through the Store, similar to the C++ UWP framework packages.Versions supported: We are providing framework packages for the version 12.0 of C++ Runtime.Details:Note: There are two installers available for download. Once you click download you will be prompted to select the files you need.FileName File Sizevc_uwpdesktop.120.exe After installation succeeds:If you look under the folder “Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows Kits\10\ExtensionSDKs” on your machine, you will see the Microsoft.VCLibs.Desktop.120 and Microsoft.VCLibs.Desktop folders that contain the framework packages for C++ Runtime 12.0.You can install these packages manually using Add-AppxPackage cmdlet. In your converted app’s AppxManifest.xml, specify a PackageDependency to the framework package:Version 12.0:DependenciesPackageDependency Name="Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00.UWPDesktop" MinVersion="12.0.40653.0" Publisher="CN=Microsoft Corporation, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US"DependenciesNow when you deploy your app, it will be able to load the C++ Runtime DLLs from the dependency package.

Files

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vc_uwpdesktop.120.exe SHA1: 85398611bc25bb3136e043d64e7e84af52331417	42.53 MB

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• Supported Operating System:Windows 10Required Hardware Configuration For additional information on Operating System support, see the Visual Studio 2015 Compatibility page. Hardware Requirements:• 1.6 GHz or faster processor• 1 GB of RAM (1.5 GB if running on a virtual machine)• 50 MB of available hard disk space• 5400 RPM hard drive

• Install Instructions:• On this page, choose the Download button.• Select the .exe option and then choose the Next button.• To install now, choose the Run button.• To install later, choose the Save button.