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Cannot install a windows store app for all users : The current system configuration does not support the installation of this package

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Description

Brief description of your issue

I cannot install a windows store app for all users : The current system configuration does not support the installation of this package with winget.

Steps to reproduce

I type this command :

PS C:\Windows\System32> winget install --accept-package-agreements --id 9NF8H0H7WMLT --scope machine
Found NVIDIA Control Panel [9NF8H0H7WMLT] Version Unknown
This package is provided through Microsoft Store. winget may need to acquire the package from Microsoft Store on behalf of the current user.
Agreements for NVIDIA Control Panel [9NF8H0H7WMLT] Version Unknown
Version: Unknown
Publisher: NVIDIA Corp.
Description: Featuring display management, application, and gaming-specific features, the NVIDIA Control Panel ensures the best overall experience using NVIDIA graphics
License: ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9NF8H0H7WMLT
Privacy Url: https://www.nvidia.com/en-in/privacy-center/
Agreements:
Category: Utilities & tools
Pricing: Free
Free Trial: No
Terms of Transaction: https://aka.ms/microsoft-store-terms-of-transaction
Seizure Warning: https://aka.ms/microsoft-store-seizure-warning
Store License Terms: https://aka.ms/microsoft-store-license


Starting package install...
The current system configuration does not support the installation of this package.
PS C:\Windows\System32>
Expected behavior

It installs the package for all users.

Actual behavior

It fails with this error :
The current system configuration does not support the installation of this package.

Environment
Windows Package Manager v1.6.2771
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Windows: Windows.Desktop v10.0.19045.3693
System Architecture: X64
Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller v1.21.2771.0

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the PowerShell command shown with the NVIDIA Control Panel package and the machine scope. Investigate how winget handles Microsoft Store packages requested for all users; done means the package installs for all users or the limitation is clearly documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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