Windows 8 start “metro” app from desktop app?

问题

Is there any way to start a "Metro" app from a desktop app in .net?

回答1:

All Modern UI apps have a URL protocol associated with them which can be used to launch the app.
You can find find the protocol for a specific app like this:

1. Press Windows+R
2. Type regedit
3. Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId
4. Find the subkey for your app (eg, AMZNMobileLLC.KindleforWindows8_1.1.0.0_neutral__stfe6vwa9jnbp)
5. Within that subkey, go to ActivatableClassId_some long name_\CustomProperties
6. The Name value will tell you the protocol name.

You can then pass name:// to Process.Start().

(I answered this on SuperUser)

回答2:

I found another way, to start win8 app from a win32 app.

1. In your WinRt project go to Package.appxmanifest -> declarations
2. Add File Type Associations and in Name field enter: myAppLaunch, in File Type enter .myAppLaunch (with dot)
3. Create a file (on the Descktop for e.g) and set .myAppLaunch as extension.
4. Now, in you Win32 app, execute that file.

来源：https://stackoverflow.com/questions/14143341/windows-8-start-metro-app-from-desktop-app