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Add internal Windows apps

Last updated July 26th, 2023

To add an internal app from the Microsoft Store for use by Windows devices:

  1. Go to the Application page, then click Add. The Select Application Type dialog opens.

  2. For Platform select Windows, and for Type & Source select Internal - Knox Manage Portal. Then, click OK. The console takes you to Add Application page.

  3. Add and configure the app:

    • Select UWP or MSI according to the app’s installer technology.

    • Application File — Click to open a file dialog, then select the app installer from your file system.

    • Name — Enter a name for the app as it will appear on the device.

    • Application ID (MSI) — Enter an ID for the app.

    • Version:

      • UWP — Knox Manage detects the version from the installer.
      • MSI — Enter a version number for the app.
    • Category — Choose a category to organize the app under. If necessary, you can click Manage Category and create a new category.

    • Code Signing Certificate (UWP) — Select a signing certificate for the app. For details about how to add a certificate, see External certificates.

    • Command Line Option (MSI) — Specify how to run the app after installation.

      • Automatic — Runs the app as defined in the Knox Manage console. You can configure the following:

        • Restart Device After App Installation — Choose whether to restart the device after the app is installed.
        • Silent App Installation — Choose whether to install the app in the background.
      • Manual Input — Runs the app as per the command line options you specify.

    • Supported Processor Architecture (MSI) — Select the CPU architecture of the app. Knox Manage does not automatically detect the code compatibility of MSI installers.

    • Unassign Option — Select to uninstall the app from the device when it is unassigned from the deployment profile.

    • Description (optional) — Enter a description for the app.

    • Icon — Add an icon for the app. Click the frame to open a file dialog, then select an image from your file system. The icon can be a JPG or PNG file and must not exceed 5MB in size.

    • Screenshot (optional) — Add up to four preview images of the app for device users. Click a frame to open a file dialog, then select an image from your file system. Each screenshot can be a JPG or PNG file and must not exceed 5MB in size.

  4. Save the app, and choose whether to assign it right away:

    • Click Save & Assign to save the app and assign it. The console takes you to the Assign Application page. For more details, see Assign Windows applications.
    • Click Save to save the app and return to the app list.

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