Can i get offline Windows app offiline software for Windows Server 2019.

Kumar, Naveen (HCL) 0 Reputation points
2026-09-21T08:04:25.8766667+00:00

unable to install windows app via AppxPackage , hence Can i get offline Windows app offiline software for Windows Server 2019 ?

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    2026-09-21T08:04:40.51+00:00

    Yes. Windows App can be installed offline by manually downloading the package and its dependencies on a separate machine with internet access, then copying them to the target machine and installing them with PowerShell.

    For an offline or Microsoft Store-disabled machine:

    1. On a separate machine with internet access and WinGet, download the Windows App package and dependencies:
    winget download --id 9N1F85V9T8BN
    1. Copy the downloaded folder to the Windows Server 2019 machine.
    2. On the target machine, open PowerShell and go to the Dependencies folder.
    3. Install the dependency packages that match the server architecture. Minimum required versions are:
    • Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 14.0.30035.0 or newer
    • Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop 14.0.30035.0 or newer
    • Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.2 2.1.3.0 or newer

    Example for x64:

    Add-AppxPackage .\Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.33519.0_Universal_X64.appx
Add-AppxPackage .\Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.33728.0_Universal_X64.appx
Add-AppxPackage .\Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.2_X64.msix
    1. Then install the Windows App package from the root of the downloaded folder:
    Add-AppxPackage .\MicrosoftCorporationII.Windows365_<version>_Desktop_X64.msix

    If Windows App crashes after installation and Event Viewer shows c:\Windows\System32\urlmon.dll, install the latest Windows Updates and try again.

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  2. Harry Phan 33,720 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-21T08:39:31.25+00:00

    Hello Naveen,

    On Windows Server 2019, you cannot install Microsoft Store apps directly because the Store client is not available by default on Server editions. The Add-AppxPackage method fails since the required framework and Store infrastructure are missing. To deploy UWP or APPX packages offline, you need to use the Desktop Experience installation and ensure the App Installer and Microsoft Store for Business/Education integration are configured.

    The supported way is to acquire the offline APPX or MSIX bundle from the Microsoft Store for Business portal. Once you download the offline licensed package, you can install it using PowerShell with Add-AppxPackage -Path <package.appx> along with any dependency packages (for example, Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.appx or Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.appx). Without these dependencies, the installation will fail.

    If your server does not have the Store framework enabled, you must first install the Desktop Experience feature via Server Manager or DISM (dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:ServerMediaFoundation). Even then, not all Store apps are supported on Server OS. Microsoft officially recommends using MSIX packaging for enterprise deployment scenarios, which allows you to sideload apps offline without relying on the Store client.

    In short: you cannot directly get a “Windows Store offline installer” for Server 2019 unless the app publisher provides an APPX/MSIX offline package through the Store for Business or directly. If you are trying to install a specific app, you should check if its vendor provides an MSIX/APPX offline distribution. Otherwise, the installation will not succeed on Server 2019.

    I hope you've found something useful here. If it helps you get more insight into the issue, it's appreciated to accept the answer. Should you have more questions, feel free to leave a message. Have a nice day!HP.

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  3. Kumar, Naveen (HCL) 0 Reputation points
    2026-09-21T09:10:07.75+00:00

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  4. Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,575 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-09-22T07:42:27.7+00:00

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

    Thank you for your patience and for sharing the details of your situation.

    It's worth noting that Microsoft Store for Business and Microsoft Store for Education have been retired, and Windows Server 2019 does not support the Microsoft Store client. As a result, obtaining or installing Store applications on Windows Server 2019 can be more limited than on Windows client operating systems.

    For Windows Server 2019, MSIX and APPX packages are supported only in specific scenarios. When using Windows Server 2019 with Desktop Experience, MSIX, APPX, MSIXBundle, and APPXBundle packages can be installed, but the application publisher must provide an offline installation package along with any required dependency packages. Installation is typically performed through PowerShell rather than through the Microsoft Store.

    As potential workarounds, you may consider the following:

    • Obtain a standalone MSI, EXE, MSIX, or APPX installer directly from the software vendor instead of relying on Microsoft Store distribution.
    • If an MSIX or APPX package is available, ensure that all required dependencies, such as VCLibs or .NET runtime components, are installed together with the package.
    • If the application is available only through Microsoft Store and the publisher does not offer an offline installation package, the application may not be deployable on Windows Server 2019 because Store functionality is not supported on that platform.
    • Where possible, use a server-supported version of the application or deploy it on a supported Windows client operating system that includes Microsoft Store support.

    If these options do not address your requirements and the application is critical to your environment, I recommend opening a Microsoft support ticket or contacting the application vendor directly to determine whether a supported offline installation package is available for Windows Server 2019.

    References: MSIX Support on Server 2019 - MSIX | Microsoft Learn

    MSIX features and supported platforms - MSIX | Microsoft Learn

    I hope this information helps. If you find it useful, please click Accept Answer.

    Thank you for choosing Microsoft Q&A.

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