MyRadar Enterprise — IT Deployment Guide

1. Windows Version Requirements

Recommended Version

Windows 11 (any release)

Windows 11 provides the best WinUI 3 rendering, improved MSIX sideloading support, and ongoing security updates.

Minimum Supported Version

Windows 10 Version 2004 (OS Build 19041) — May 2020 Update or later

All subsequent Windows 10 releases (20H2, 21H1, 21H2, 22H2) share this base build and are supported. Earlier builds of Windows 10 (1809, 1903, 1909) are not supported.

How to Check Your Windows Version

1. Press Win + R, type winver, press Enter.
2. The dialog shows your Windows version and OS Build number.
3. Confirm the build number is 19041 or higher.

Ensuring Windows 10 Is Fully Updated

Ensure the target machine has the latest cumulative update for its Windows 10 feature release:

• Open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install all available updates.
• Machines running Windows 10 versions older than 2004 (e.g., 1809, 1903, 1909) must be upgraded to version 2004 or later before installing MyRadar Enterprise.

2. GPU and Graphics Requirements

MyRadar Enterprise uses Direct3D 11 for hardware-accelerated map rendering. D3D11 and DXGI are included with Windows and do not require a separate download, but the target machine must have a compatible GPU with up-to-date drivers.

Compatible Hardware

Any discrete or integrated GPU from approximately 2009 onward supports Feature Level 10.0. This includes:

• Intel: HD Graphics 2000 and later (Sandy Bridge+), all Intel UHD/Iris models
• NVIDIA: GeForce 8 series and later
• AMD/ATI: Radeon HD 3000 series and later

Driver Requirements

• The GPU driver must support WDDM 1.1 or later (standard on all Windows 10 drivers).
• Keep GPU drivers updated. Outdated drivers are the most common cause of D3D11 device creation failures and rendering artifacts.
• On locked-down machines, ensure the GPU is not running on the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter (software-only driver). The Basic Display Adapter does not support hardware D3D11 and MyRadar will fail to start. Verify in Device Manager > Display adapters that a proper GPU driver is listed.

Virtual Machines and Remote Desktop

• Hyper-V / VMware / VirtualBox: The VM must have a GPU or virtual GPU (vGPU) that exposes D3D Feature Level 10.0. Hyper-V Gen 2 VMs with RemoteFX or GPU-PV, and VMware with 3D acceleration enabled, typically meet this requirement.
• RDP (Remote Desktop): Standard RDP does not expose a D3D11-capable GPU by default. Use RemoteFX vGPU, GPU-PV, or third-party remote desktop solutions (e.g., Parsec, HP Anyware) that provide GPU passthrough.

3. Runtime Prerequisites

The target machine requires four runtime components. None are included with a minimal Windows installation. Install them in the order listed.

3.1 .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime (x64)

MyRadar Enterprise is built on .NET 8.0. The Desktop Runtime (not just the base runtime) is required because the application uses Windows desktop APIs.

3.2 Windows App SDK 1.8 Runtime

The Windows App SDK provides the WinUI 3 framework, windowing, and app lifecycle APIs. MyRadar Enterprise requires version 1.8.

3.3 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) — 2015–2022

The application's native map engine component requires the Visual C++ runtime. The package manifest explicitly declares a dependency on Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop (minimum version 14.0.30035.0).

Additionally, for MSIX-packaged apps, the UWP Desktop VCLibs framework package must be registered. This is typically handled automatically by the Windows App SDK runtime installer, but if it is missing:

• Download the .appx framework package from: Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx
• Install via PowerShell (elevated): Add-AppxPackage -Path "Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx"

3.4 Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime

MyRadar Enterprise uses WebView2 for embedded web content (video, web-based weather data views). The Evergreen WebView2 Runtime is required.

4. Group Policy Configuration for MSIX Sideloading

MyRadar Enterprise is distributed as a sideloaded MSIX package (not through the Microsoft Store). On locked-down enterprise machines, Group Policy must be configured to allow sideloading and installation of the signed package.

4.1 Enable Sideloading (Required)

Sideloading is enabled by default on Windows 10 2004 and later. Verify it has not been explicitly disabled:

1. Open Settings > Update & Security > For developers (Win10) or Settings > System > For developers (Win11)
2. Confirm "Install apps from any source, including loose files" or "Sideload apps" is enabled.

Or via Group Policy: Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > App Package Deployment and ensure "Allow all trusted apps to install" is set to Enabled or Not Configured.

4.2 Allow App Installation from Non-Store Sources (If Blocked)

If your organization uses Microsoft Intune or other MDM policies that restrict app installation:

• Intune: Ensure the device compliance policy allows sideloaded apps.
• AppLocker / WDAC: If Windows Defender Application Control or AppLocker is enforced, add a rule to allow applications signed by the ACME AtronOmatic publisher:

Publisher: CN="ACME AtronOmatic, LLC", O="ACME AtronOmatic, LLC", L=Orlando, S=Florida, C=US

4.3 Location Services (Optional but Recommended)

MyRadar uses device location to center the weather map. If location services are disabled by Group Policy:

1. Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Location and Sensors
2. Set "Turn off location" to Not Configured or Disabled (to allow location).

If location services remain disabled, users can manually set their location within the application.

5. Network and Firewall Requirements

MyRadar Enterprise requires outbound HTTPS (port 443) access to the following domains. No inbound connections are required.

5.1 Core Application Services

5.2 Microsoft Identity (Azure AD / Entra ID) — Enterprise Authentication

The Enterprise edition uses Microsoft Authentication Library (MSAL) for corporate single sign-on. The following Microsoft endpoints must be reachable:

5.3 Azure Services

5.4 WebView2 and Edge Update

5.5 TLS Requirements

All connections use TLS 1.2 or higher. TLS 1.2 is enabled by default on all supported Windows 10 versions (2004+), but may be disabled by hardening policies. Verify it is enabled if your organization applies custom TLS/SSL configuration.

6. Application Capabilities and Permissions

The MSIX package declares the following capabilities, enforced by the Windows app container model:

7. Installation Procedure

Step-by-Step (Manual)

1. Install prerequisites (as administrator) in this order:
   1. .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime x64
   2. Visual C++ Redistributable x64 (2015–2022)
   3. Windows App SDK 1.8 Runtime
   4. WebView2 Evergreen Runtime (if not already present)
2. Install the MSIX package:
   • Double-click the .msix file, or
   • Via PowerShell (elevated):
     Add-AppxPackage -Path "MyRadar.Enterprise_10.10.9008.0_x64.msix"
3. Launch MyRadar Enterprise from the Start Menu or via execution alias: MyRadarEnterprise.exe or mrw-e.exe

Silent / Scripted Deployment

# Run as Administrator

# 1. .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime
Start-Process -Wait -FilePath ".\windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x64.exe" `
  -ArgumentList "/install", "/quiet", "/norestart"

# 2. Visual C++ Redistributable
Start-Process -Wait -FilePath ".\vc_redist.x64.exe" `
  -ArgumentList "/install", "/quiet", "/norestart"

# 3. Windows App SDK 1.8 Runtime
Start-Process -Wait -FilePath ".\WindowsAppRuntimeInstall-x64.exe" `
  -ArgumentList "--quiet"

# 4. WebView2 Runtime (if needed)
Start-Process -Wait -FilePath ".\MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe" `
  -ArgumentList "/silent", "/install"

# 5. Install the application
Add-AppxPackage -Path ".\MyRadar.Enterprise_10.10.9008.0_x64.msix"

8. Verification

After installation, verify the deployment:

Appendix — Dependency Summary Table