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File .exe from project WinUI 3

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Description

The application file example my_app.exe created using the WinUi3 environment does not launch the application at all. On the .NET Framework 4.8.1 platform there is no such problem and applications can be released using external programs that create a standard .exe installation file. Suggestion, can you improve the environment so that a standard .exe installation file can be created? Alternatively, if it is currently possible, I would like to know how to release applications using Inno Setup above 6...

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Start by reproducing the WinUI 3 application's .exe packaging behavior and compare it with the .NET Framework 4.8.1 case described in the issue. Investigate whether Inno Setup 6.. can package the application; done means either a working standard installer or clear release documentation explaining the supported process.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, csharp
Domain
build-system, desktop, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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