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Fix: This App Package Is Not Supported for Installation
Installing apps from third-party sources can cause this error
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Updated onFebruary 23, 2024
updated onFebruary 23, 2024
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This app package is not supported for installation by app installer because it uses certain restricted capabilities error will prevent you from installing apps from the Microsoft Store, but you can fix it with these steps.
Why am I getting the App package not supported error?
This can happen if you’re installing apps from third-party sources, or if the Store isn’t supporting the installer. Restricted installed capabilities can also cause this issue, as well as not using the Developer Mode.
How can I fix this app package is not supported for installation by app installer?
1. Enable Developer Mode
2. Install app packages using Windows PowerShell
3. Use the App Installer
Wait until the App Installer discovers and downloads the essential dependency packages and the main app package. After the installation is successful, the app will automatically launch on your PC.
These workarounds will help you get past the This app package is not supported for installation by app installer because it uses certain restricted capabilities error.
As you can see, this error appears when you try toinstall MSIXBundles on Windows, and while doing that, you can also getApp you are trying to install is not Microsoft verifiederror.
While you are here, you may want to know how to fix theThis Installation Package Could not be Opened errorusing some simple methods.
If you have any other questions or solutions for this issue, feel free to use the comments section below.
More about the topics:Windows 11,Windows Installation errors
Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
