Build desktop apps for Windows - Windows apps | Microsoft Learn
This documentation provides the latest guidance about building desktop apps for Windows 11.
Get started with Windows development using WinUI - Windows apps
Nov 24, 2025 · Welcome to Windows app development. This guide will take you through the steps needed to begin creating your first app with WinUI. It will also point you to resources that will help …
Create a Traditional Windows Desktop Application (C++)
Sep 5, 2025 · Learn how to create a minimal, traditional Windows desktop application using Visual Studio, C++, and the Win32 API.
How can I restrict access to some apps in windows 11 for standard users?
Mar 16, 2023 · Enter the apps you want to block access on each line, including the “.exe” file extension. In this example, we are blocking access to Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Google Chrome.
Native Android development on Windows | Microsoft Learn
Nov 21, 2024 · A step-by-step guide on how to get started developing Android native apps on Windows.
Apply rounded corners in desktop apps - Windows apps
Aug 21, 2024 · Apps fall into three main categories from the perspective of the Desktop Window Manager (DWM): Apps that are rounded by default. This includes apps that want a complete system …
Create your first WinUI 3 (Windows App SDK) project
Nov 21, 2024 · In this topic we'll see how to use Visual Studio to create a new Windows App SDK project for a C# .NET or C++ app that has a WinUI 3 user interface (UI). We'll also take a look at …
Build cross-platform apps in Visual Studio | Microsoft Learn
Nov 11, 2025 · You can build apps for Android, iOS, Mac Catalyst, and Windows devices by using Visual Studio. As you design your app, use tools in Visual Studio to easily add connected services …
Publish Windows apps and games to Microsoft Store - Windows apps
Aug 21, 2025 · The Leverage Developer Tools section helps you make the most of the resources Microsoft provides to build, test, and grow your app. Learn how to distribute your app using the web …
Xbox Media App Development Options - UWP applications
Oct 24, 2022 · The primary IDE used for Xbox app development is Visual Studio. You should familiarize yourself with the section in this document on App Development Models before deciding which …