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  • Obfuscated assemblies and MSIX packaging: the mixed-build trap

    Mar 26, 2026 C# .NET Obfuscation MSIX Windows Store Obfuscar

    If you’re packaging a .NET desktop app for the Windows Store using a WAP (Windows Application Packaging) project, and you’re also running an obfuscator as a post-build step, there’s a subtle trap waiting for you. The app works perfectly when you run the desktop .exe directly — but the packaged version crashes …


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