Unable to install Mesh Agent on Windows 11
EDIflyer opened this issue · 1 comments
I'm trying to set up a new Windows 11 PC - current Windows version as follows:
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 22H2
OS build 22621.1344
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22639.1000.0
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
I've downloaded the Windows x64 version of Mesh Agent (I'm on the latest Mesh Central - v1.1.4), however every time I try to run the .exe file I get an error saying "You need to install an app for this task" and redirecting to the Microsoft Store (where of course nothing is found). I've tried as normal and 'run as admin' but no change. When you say no it just stops.
I previously had it working fine on other PCs running Windows 10.
Thanks in advance for any help!
OK looks like it's not unique to Mesh Agent - had this with some other apps too.
Eventually managed to resolve using the 2nd method from this page - https://thegeekpage.com/youll-need-a-new-app-to-open-this-exe-file/
(basically running this PowerShell command in Admin mode)
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
This got me back to the usual SmartScreen prompt where it was possible to permit the installation.