Add-AppxPackage -Path "app.msixbundle" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue # Install-MSIXBundle.ps1 param( [Parameter(Mandatory=$true)] [string]$BundlePath, [switch]$AllUsers, [switch]$Force ) Elevate if needed for all users if ($AllUsers -and (-NOT ([Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal] [Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole] "Administrator"))) Start-Process PowerShell -Verb RunAs "-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "$PSCommandPath " -BundlePath "$BundlePath " -AllUsers" exit
if ($Force) $params.ForceApplicationShutdown = $true install msixbundle powershell
The primary PowerShell cmdlet for installing MSIX bundles is Add-AppxPackage . You need to run PowerShell with administrative privileges for system-wide installation, though user-scoped installation is possible without admin rights. Basic Syntax Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\path\to\your\file.msixbundle" Detailed Feature Scenarios 1. Install from Local File # User scope (no admin required) Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Downloads\MyApp.msixbundle" System-wide (requires admin PowerShell) Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Downloads\MyApp.msixbundle" -Register 2. Install from Network/UNC Path Add-AppxPackage -Path "\\server\share\application.msixbundle" 3. Install with Dependencies If you have separate dependency .msix or .appx packages: Add-AppxPackage -Path "app
catch Write-Host "Installation failed: $_" -ForegroundColor Red Install from Local File # User scope (no
try if ($AllUsers) Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath $BundlePath -SkipLicense Write-Host "Installed for all users." -ForegroundColor Green else $params = @ Path = $BundlePath ErrorAction = "Stop"
Add-AppxPackage -Path "app.msixbundle" -DependencyPath "dependency1.msix", "dependency2.msix" Prevents "file in use" errors: