- Microsoft has developed a streamlined app installation process through apps.microsoft.com
- Standalone installers are generated for each app, reducing the number of steps needed for installation
- The new mechanism allows for installation directly from the website with fewer clicks
- Advantages include two-click initiation, lightweight installer, always up-to-date features, and handling multiple installations concurrently
- The modification has led to a 12% increase in installations and a 54% increase in app launches post-installation
- Concerns have been raised about user trust and security with downloading executable files
- Developers have control over how their badges function in the online store
- The new system is not an executable wrapper but a Store installer designed to increase app downloads and installations.