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msixmgr does not load package resources
Project MSIXCore msixmgr
Describe the bug
msixmgr does not resolve ms-resource protocol references. This is losely connected to #164 (though it is unclear if the issue author means the MSI package or msixmgr). Nevertheless, even single language packages can reference string resources in manifest items.
To Reproduce
Create a package manifest with ms-resource protocol references where applicable (localizable manifest items). Observe the install UI.
Expected behavior msixmgr should load resources from packages.
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Platform Windows 7 and later
The downlevel operating systems do not support Modern Resource Technology which is required. We do have a backlog item to look at providing a similar level of functionality for this.
We do have a backlog item to look at providing a similar level of functionality for this.
Right, my understanding is that for the purpose of MSIX Core we do not need a full implementation of the Resource Management System, i.e. the ResourceManager class. It should suffice to be able to resolve and load string and image resources. In fact, MakePRI.exe which also works on systems which lack the RMS should already implement a great deal of resource writing and possibly reading functionality, including resource resolution which is a complex core feature of the RMS.
Anyhow, thank you for taking this into consideration.
FYI: Because protocol references are part of the MSIX specification, I would consider this a bug not a feature request.