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how do I add undisclosed software dependencies & clearly communicate how to remove program

Richard Novell 0 Reputation points
2025-12-18T14:45:05.8366667+00:00

how do i resolve:

|| | -------- | 10.2.4.1 Security - Software Dependencies

|| | -------- | Products may depend on non-integrated software (such as another product or module) to deliver

primary functionality

only as long as the product launches and alerts the user if the dependency is not installed. Undisclosed software:  Microsoft Access database engine 2016 Your product does not disclose dependencies on non-integrated software. Products may depend on

 non-integrated

 software (such as another product or module) to deliver primary functionality only as long as the

additional required

 software is disclosed within the first two lines of the description in the Store. Please update the

 description and resubmit. Undisclosed software:

Microsoft Access database engine 2016

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

 

Tested devices: Microsoft Surface Laptop

10.2.4.1 Security - Software Dependencies

|| || Products may depend on non-integrated software (such as another product or module) to deliver

primary functionality

only as long as the product launches and alerts the user if the dependency is not installed. Undisclosed software:  Microsoft Access database engine 2016 Your product does not disclose dependencies on non-integrated software. Products may depend on

 non-integrated

 software (such as another product or module) to deliver primary functionality only as long as the

additional required

 software is disclosed within the first two lines of the description in the Store. Please update the

 description and resubmit. Undisclosed software:

Microsoft Access database engine 2016

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

 

Tested devices: Microsoft Surface Laptop

|| || 10.2.7 Security - Product Removal

|| || Products need to clearly communicate how they can be removed. The Add or Remove Programs entry for

your product shows a blank or unrelated Name or Publisher. Please update your product so users can

correctly identify it.

Tested devices: Microsoft Surface Laptop

Developer technologies | C#
Developer technologies | C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-18T14:45:24.3333333+00:00
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    To resolve the issues regarding undisclosed software dependencies and to clearly communicate how to remove your program, you can follow these steps:

    1. Disclose Software Dependencies: Ensure that you disclose any dependencies on non-integrated software at the beginning of your product description in the Store. For example, you should mention the Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 and Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable within the first two lines of your product description. This is a requirement to comply with the Microsoft Store policies.
    2. Update Product Description: Modify your product's description to include the necessary disclosures about the dependencies. This should be done before resubmitting your product for certification.
    3. Communicate Uninstallation Process: To address the issue of how users can remove your product, ensure that the Add or Remove Programs entry for your product has a clear and relevant Name and Publisher. This will help users identify your product easily and understand how to uninstall it. Make sure that the entry is not blank or unrelated.

    By following these steps, you can meet the requirements outlined in the Microsoft Store policies regarding software dependencies and product removal.

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  2. Bruce (SqlWork.com) 82,146 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-12-18T16:29:54.08+00:00

    Also as Microsoft Access database engine 2016 is no longer supported, you probably should not be using it. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54920

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