I downloaded, and it refused to update the previous version, saying I had to close the version that was in use even though I didn't have an instance of it open.
It then opened the new version without installing.
After deleting the prior version it threw up an error message and said it would continue and try to repair setup.
It now works.

@Wizzard,
Thanks for keeping a good app going/updated.

WHy isn't the app available through Microsoft Store? It's way easier to automatically download updates this way.

zlobbyWHy isn't the app available through Microsoft Store? It's way easier to automatically download updates this way.

Interesting, first time I get a request for this. The Microsoft Store publishes UWP apps, not standard desktop apps like GPU-Z. Also UWP apps can't run with administrative privileges, which GPU-Z requires to get access to the hardware

Well, it's sort of developing an app for iPhone and letting the users sideload it. Since GPU-Z is currently only being developed solely for Windoze, it would make sense to me if Microsoft Store is used.

I don't believe the UWP apps are limited by administrator privilidges. Check 'Microsoft Minesweeper' by Xbox Studios in the Store, for example. It even has the ability to run as administrator, without (!) asking the user for it.
Also, many other apps from different OEM can access various sensors, HW serial numbers, batteries, etc. I doubt such information is available outside non-elevated calls.

After all, yer a W1zzard, err, Harry? I don't think it would even have to be a complete port out. :)

W1zzardInteresting, first time I get a request for this. The Microsoft Store publishes UWP apps, not standard desktop apps like GPU-Z. Also UWP apps can't run with administrative privileges, which GPU-Z requires to get access to the hardware

zlobbyWell, it's sort of developing an app for iPhone and letting the users sideload it. Since GPU-Z is currently only being developed solely for Windoze, it would make sense to me if Microsoft Store is used.

I don't believe the UWP apps are limited by administrator privilidges. Check 'Microsoft Minesweeper' by Xbox Studios in the Store, for example. It even has the ability to run as administrator, without (!) asking the user for it.
Also, many other apps from different OEM can access various sensors, HW serial numbers, batteries, etc. I doubt such information is available outside non-elevated calls.

After all, yer a W1zzard, err, Harry? I don't think it would even have to be a complete port out. :)

The auto-update feature provided through the Store would be interesting, for sure. Though a bit of search over the Internet (I was too curious about it and I just had to do a little research :laugh: ) would indicate that using the Store wouldn't be possible for GPU-Z as it is now (a Win32 app).

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/desktop/desktop-to-uwp-prepare

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/supported-platforms

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/packaging/app-capability-declarations

Apparently you can "simply" package a Win32 app as MSIX and distribute it through the Store? Requires at least Windows 10 1809 as target, though, and since this is GPU-Z, it would still require elevation privileges. And from what it says on those pages, Microsoft won't allow the App to be submitted to the Store if elevated privileges are required for any part of the app to work. Kernel-mode drivers (if any are used) are simply not supported by MSIX. Also, app elevation and full-trust are restricted capabilities which always require Microsoft's approval, with full-trust required for all MSIX packages.

If GPU-Z went all UWP for this and needed one of the restricted capabilities (I imagine Elevation, Driver Access and maybe System BIOS and Firmware would be involved), it will require Microsoft's permission too. The page about capabilities says that Driver access will not be approved in most cases and Elevation is only available for apps deployed by enterprises through their own private Microsoft Store for Business.

And Minesweeper doesn't count. It's Microsoft's, after all ;)

EDIT: Whenever I say "Microsoft's approval/permission", it means that on top of the typical clearance required to publish something on the Store, the app will go through a more thorough review process.

Maybe the uwp is your opportunity to also redesign the app in a modern way. With Fluent Design through color, typography and acrylic materials. Would love that.

windwhirlThe page about capabilities says that Driver access will not be approved in most cases and Elevation is only available for apps deployed by enterprises through their own private Microsoft Store for Business.

Yeah, not gonna happen then. Thanks for looking up all this information

KokorniokosMaybe the uwp is your opportunity to also redesign the app in a modern way. With Fluent Design through color, typography and acrylic materials. Would love that.

I would not love that.

KokorniokosMaybe the uwp is your opportunity to also redesign the app in a modern way. With Fluent Design through color, typography and acrylic materials. Would love that.

#metoo

W1zzardYeah, not gonna happen then. Thanks for looking up all this information

Shame, M$ really know how to screw devs and users alike...

Oddly enough, 'HP System Information' requires you to start it as an administrator to work, so...
Then again, if kernel-mode drivers won't work at all it's a lost cause, no?

windwhirlAnd Minesweeper doesn't count. It's Microsoft's, after all ;)

Did you see all permissions required by the 'modern' Minesweeper? Jeez, these guys have really outdone themselves this time... :kookoo:

zlobbyOddly enough, 'HP System Information' requires you to start it as an administrator to work, so...
Then again, if kernel-mode drivers won't work at all it's a lost cause, no?

Some restricted capabilities are allowed only if you're someone like an OEM or a very important Microsoft partner. HP would be far more likely to get clearance for using those, since they would fit in that description.
*Edit: If the UWP app is sideloaded, i.e., not downloaded from the Store, you can forget about restricted capabilities. Sideloaded apps can be granted all of them without questions from MS, as long as Windows is set to allow sideloaded apps*

And yeah, you can't install kernel mode drivers through MSIX, you'd have to install them through a Win32 or MSI installer. If you want to bundle everything together, it's better to just stay with Win32.

zlobbyDid you see all permissions required by the 'modern' Minesweeper? Jeez, these guys have really outdone themselves this time... :kookoo:

Well, yesterday I was wondering why the Xbox game bar would need location permission... It's sort of annoying...

windwhirlWell, yesterday I was wondering why the Xbox game bar would need location permission... It's sort of annoying...

These days consumers are the new cattle. We are being bred for our money. Our location collection is twofold - it gives them better control over us, as well as more money for them.
The truth is out there.

Still can't find my Strix RTX 3090 24G OC Evangelion Edition gpu serial number. Brick without updates which require serial.