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Please migrate from exe and msi files to microsoft store applications #17744

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opened 2026-01-31 05:52:07 +00:00 by claunia · 6 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:52:07 +00:00
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Originally created by @ghost on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022).

I know very well that this issue is not related to the app. But there are hundreds of repositories in this organization, and I am unsure where to open this issue, but security vulnerabilities in windows are increasing, and the main reason for that is the usage of exe and msi files still exist. Please provide me any microsoft support/development email if it exists so that I can inform them about this issue and close this issue.

Originally created by @ghost on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022). I know very well that this issue is not related to the app. But there are hundreds of repositories in this organization, and I am unsure where to open this issue, but security vulnerabilities in windows are increasing, and the main reason for that is the usage of exe and msi files still exist. Please provide me any microsoft support/development email if it exists so that I can inform them about this issue and close this issue.
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claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:52:08 +00:00
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@j4james commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022):

The application is already available from the Microsoft Store here:
https://aka.ms/terminal

And that's the recommended installation method which you'll find at the top of the README file here:
https://github.com/microsoft/terminal#installing-and-running-windows-terminal

@j4james commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022): The application is already available from the Microsoft Store here: https://aka.ms/terminal And that's the recommended installation method which you'll find at the top of the `README` file here: https://github.com/microsoft/terminal#installing-and-running-windows-terminal
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:52:09 +00:00
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@ghost commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022):

I am talking about migration of windows apps to microsoft store but you are telling about the terminal application. Carefully read what I requested and then edit your reply.

@ghost commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022): I am talking about migration of windows apps to microsoft store but you are telling about the terminal application. Carefully read what I requested and then edit your reply.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:52:09 +00:00
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@j4james commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022):

If your complaint is that some Microsoft applications are not hosted in the Microsoft Store, I would think the best place to raise that issue would be with the application or applications that actually have that problem.

@j4james commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022): If your complaint is that some Microsoft applications are not hosted in the Microsoft Store, I would think the best place to raise that issue would be with the application or applications that actually have that problem.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:52:09 +00:00
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@ghost commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022):

I am saying this fact as a security-related concern. exe files are becoming more unsafe to use as they contain hidden malware and windows users already have another source of a more secure app installation which is microsoft store. Therefore, put an end to exe and msi files by converting them into microsoft store package and make more secure installations take place.

@ghost commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022): I am saying this fact as a security-related concern. exe files are becoming more unsafe to use as they contain hidden malware and windows users already have another source of a more secure app installation which is microsoft store. Therefore, put an end to exe and msi files by converting them into microsoft store package and make more secure installations take place.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:52:09 +00:00
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@hello-smile6 commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022):

I am saying this fact as a security-related concern. exe files are becoming more unsafe to use as they contain hidden malware and windows users already have another source of a more secure app installation which is microsoft store. Therefore, put an end to exe and msi files by converting them into microsoft store package and make more secure installations take place.

Even .appx files have .exe files inside. Open the TranslucentTB .appx with 7-zip.

@hello-smile6 commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022): > I am saying this fact as a security-related concern. exe files are becoming more unsafe to use as they contain hidden malware and windows users already have another source of a more secure app installation which is microsoft store. Therefore, put an end to exe and msi files by converting them into microsoft store package and make more secure installations take place. Even .appx files have .exe files inside. Open the TranslucentTB .appx with 7-zip.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:52:09 +00:00
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@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022):

This thread is off-topic for this repo. I'm gonna lock this before it spirals more, but I'll be back in the office to give a longer reply monday.

@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2022): This thread is off-topic for this repo. I'm gonna lock this before it spirals more, but I'll be back in the office to give a longer reply monday.
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