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Flexible Virtualization:Registry Write Virtualization

Flexible Virtualization: File System Write Virtualization

Information on punching holes in the virtualization of your MSIX package to allow certain files to not be redirected.

The Problem:

Applications running inside an MSIX container will automatically redirect registry writes intended for the current user hive.  

Sometimes you might need that file to not be redirected so that it is accessible to other applications.

The Solution:

Using new schema extensions that Microsoft added to the AppXManifest, we can now add controls to turn off certain specific locations for this virtualization redirection.  Learn all about it in this research paper.

RegistryWriteVirtualization.pdf