Windows 10: Publishing an app with obfuscation on Microsoft Store

Discus and support Publishing an app with obfuscation on Microsoft Store in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I would like to know if obfuscation is allowed for .NET applications that need to be published to Microsoft Store.I'd like to protect my source code.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Oros Bogdan, Nov 24, 2023.

  1. OROS BOGDAN
    Oros Bogdan Win User

    Publishing an app with obfuscation on Microsoft Store


    I would like to know if obfuscation is allowed for .NET applications that need to be published to Microsoft Store.I'd like to protect my source code. From my understanding code virtualization is not allowed, but are simple obfuscation techniques like renaming/control flow obfuscation allowed ?

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    Oros Bogdan, Nov 24, 2023
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  2. Z3R010
    z3r010 Win User

    How to contact the publisher of an app in the Microsoft Store?

    There is a contact link in the additional info section of the software listing.
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    z3r010, Nov 24, 2023
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  3. LATIMER
    latimer Win User
    How to contact the publisher of an app in the Microsoft Store?

    I want to get in touch with "PC Assist Software," which publishes three apps available in the Microsoft Store, but the Store app does not list any type of contact information. I want to know if their "Backup Wizard" app contains the option to shutdown / restart / sleep / hibernate the computer when the backup is done, a feature for which some providers of backup applications charge, perhaps dearly. Win10 Pro, Version 21H2 (Build 19044.1706) dL
     
    latimer, Nov 24, 2023
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  4. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User

    Publishing an app with obfuscation on Microsoft Store

    Microsoft is purging a lot of low quality apps from the Windows Store

    "Microsoft is sending emails to some Windows Store developers informing them that their apps have been removed from the Store for violating its quality standards."

    "Neowin reports that app developers have been receiving these emails over the past couple of days:

    In its latest review of the Store, Microsoft is evaluating if the published apps are good enough to be listed in the Windows Store. This includes publicly available apps as well as private beta apps. Additionally, Microsoft is also asking developers to delete any promotional campaigns for their apps to prevent advertising charges. Similarly, app name reservations are also being nullified; which means that if your app is unpublished, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to republish it under the same name.

    Officially, the policies for the Microsoft Store says that apps must have "distinct and informative metadata" and "provide a valuable and quality user experience". There are also some specific standards that must be in the apps, including having a name that is not similar to another app or device, along with offering a description that is accurate about its features and functions.

    There have certainly been many Windows Store users who have complained over the years about the large number of apps published that are clones of other apps or ones that are simply poorly made. Hopefully, this new move by Microsoft will help to curb these issues, at least for now.    "

    Microsoft is purging a lot of low quality apps from the Windows Store
     
    P4-630, Nov 24, 2023
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