microsoft / microsoft/WindowsAppSDK

[MSIX] Support keeping data before uninstall as an MSIX feature.

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Description

#### Proposed Mock Design: Image

* #13

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**Rationale:** useful for games which are gigabytes in sizes, not having to redownload or reinstall the whole thing every time when the main apps are malfunctioning is a reason.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing the proposed design image and the referenced #13 discussion, then investigate how MSIX uninstall behavior handles application data. Done would require an agreed design and verified support for retaining data without reinstalling it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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