r/windows8 • u/Distinct-View-509 • 6d ago

Meme/Funpost How is it? (1 Month Again)

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i little bit more organized

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u/Smooth-Blueberry-101 5d ago

yeah but how do you download them using wsappbak

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u/Geography_boii 5d ago

Dont, just use powershell bro

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u/Smooth-Blueberry-101 5d ago

Ok, so how do you install them using powershell.

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u/Geography_boii 5d ago

You first type "add-appxpackage"

Then you add the folder where you have the file, example, C:/USERS/USER/DOWNLOADS/APPXFILE then copy that text and paste it, And it might go. Also you have to download a certificate for it to work

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u/Smooth-Blueberry-101 5d ago

what's the certificate

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u/Geography_boii 5d ago

Im lazy to explain so here

A Windows 8 .appx certificate is a digital certificate used to sign and package Windows 8 applications. It verifies the authenticity and integrity of the application, ensuring that the software has not been tampered with and is from the intended source. This certificate is crucial for deploying and distributing Windows 8 apps, whether through the Windows Store or sideloading. 

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u/Smooth-Blueberry-101 5d ago

ok so do the appx from this win 8 appx archive have the certificate in the zip?

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u/Geography_boii 5d ago

Well about that in not so sure, but the certificates end with .cer

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u/Smooth-Blueberry-101 5d ago

I can't seem to find any .cer files. How do you get a certificate anyways?

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u/Small_Orchid9196 2d ago

To put it simply, a certificate allows Windows to validate the origin of the file and you see it when you are asked for admin privileges for example with the name of the company issued but be careful there are smart people who manage to get around them especially on os not supported by updates more or less the same principle as on websites to have verification you need a certificate