To use the Appx installer, you need a current version of Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, or a later release of the software.
Get The Software
Download the latest version of The Report Viewer and its prerequisite.
WapReportViewer_Release.appxbundle
Microsoft.VCLibs.x86.14.00.Desktop.appx
Install The Software
Depending on the version of Windows you are using, you may be able to just double click the Appx or AppxBundle to install it. If your version of Windows 10 is really old, or if you are installing for all users on Windows Server, you may need to follow the directions below.
Windows 10
You may install The Report Viewer on Windows 10 using the Add-AppxPackage command in PowerShell.
PS C:\> Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Users\TestUser\Download\WapReportViewer_8.30.797.0.appxbundle" -DependencyPath "C:\Users\TestUser\Download\Microsoft.VCLibs.x86.14.00.Desktop.appx"
Windows Server 2016 or Better
This example installs The Report Viewer for all users on Windows Server 2016.
PS C:\> Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -PackagePath "C:\Users\TestUser\Download\WapReportViewer_8.30.797.0.appxbundle” -DependencyPackagePath "C:\Users\TestUser\Download\Microsoft.VCLibs.x86.14.00.Desktop.appx" -SkipLicense -Online
