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Lesson 15: Downloading Apps from the Windows Store
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The Windows Store
The Windows Store is where you'll download new apps for your Windows 8 device, much like the App Store for Apple devices. Most apps are designed to run from the Start screen. In this lesson, you'll learn how to browse the store, downloadandinstallapps, and updateapps when necessary.
You'll need to sign in with your Microsoft account to use the Windows Store. Check out our Microsoft Account tutorial to learn more about creating a Microsoft account.
- To open the Windows Store, locate and select Store on the Start screen.Opening the Store
Navigating the Store
Apps in the Store are sorted by category, such as Games, Shopping, and SocialNetworking.
To browse categories:
- To browse categories, locate and select the category heading above each category.Navigating to categories in the Store
- The selected category will appear. Click an app to see the app information page.
To search for apps, use the search bar in the top-right corner.
Viewing app information
When you select an app, you'll see more details on the app information page, including the price, userreviews, and requested permissions.
Installing apps
The store features thousands of apps that you can download and install. Many are free or moderately priced, making it easy to find and enjoy new apps. Your downloaded apps will be associated with your Microsoft account, so you'll only have to purchase apps once.
To install an app:
- From the Store, locate and select the app you wish to install.Clicking an app
- The app informationpage will appear. If the app is free, click the Install button. If the app has a price, click the Buy button and then follow the directions on the screen. You'll be able to add or edit your credit card information if desired.
- The app will begin downloading and will be installed automatically. A notification will appear when the app has been installed.An app installation notification
- The installed app will appear on the Start screen.
You can try certain apps for a limited time before deciding to purchase them. Just click the Try button (when available) to download a demo of the app.
You may find some apps in the store that are designed to work only in the Desktop view. After navigating to the app information page, click Go to publisher's website and then follow the instructions to download and install the app.
To uninstall an app:
- Locate and right-click the desired app on the Start screen, then select Uninstall.
- A dialog box will appear. Select Uninstall.
- The app will be uninstalled from your computer.
Updating apps
Apps may periodically receive updates, which can help keep them running smoothly and even add features. If updates are available for any of your apps, a link for Updates will appear in the top-right corner of the store.
To update apps:
- If any updates are available, locate and select Updates in the top-right corner of the store.Clicking Updates
- Any apps with availableupdates will appear. Click the Install button at the bottom of the screen to download and install app updates.
- The updates will be downloadedand installed.The completed updates
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You may also notice available updates from the Start screen if the Store tile is active as a live tile.
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If you're in Windows 10 and you're having problems with an app from Microsoft Store, consider these updates and fixes.
First, sign in to your Microsoft account. Next, work through these possible solutions in the order presented.
Make sure Windows has the latest update: Select check for updates now, and then select Check for updates. Or, select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates. If there is an available update, select Install now.
Make sure that your app works with Windows 10. For more info, see Your app doesn't work with Windows 10.
Update Microsoft Store: Select the Start button, and then from the apps list, select Microsoft Store. In Microsoft Store, select See more > Downloads and updates > Get updates. If an update for Microsoft Store is available, it will start installing automatically.
Troubleshoot games: If you're having issues installing a game, see Troubleshoot game installations on Windows 10.
Repair or reset your apps: See Repair or Remove programs in Windows 10.
Reinstall your apps: In Microsoft Store, select See more > My Library. Select the app you want to reinstall, and then select Install.
Run the troubleshooter: Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.
The Windows Store is where you'll download new apps for your Windows 8 device, much like the App Store for Apple devices. Most apps are designed to run from the Start screen. In this lesson, you'll learn how to browse the store, downloadandinstallapps, and updateapps when necessary.
You'll need to sign in with your Microsoft account to use the Windows Store. Check out our Microsoft Account tutorial to learn more about creating a Microsoft account.
- To open the Windows Store, locate and select Store on the Start screen.Opening the Store
Navigating the Store
Apps in the Store are sorted by category, such as Games, Shopping, and SocialNetworking.
To browse categories:
- To browse categories, locate and select the category heading above each category.Navigating to categories in the Store
- The selected category will appear. Click an app to see the app information page.
To search for apps, use the search bar in the top-right corner.
Viewing app information
When you select an app, you'll see more details on the app information page, including the price, userreviews, and requested permissions.
Installing apps
The store features thousands of apps that you can download and install. Many are free or moderately priced, making it easy to find and enjoy new apps. Your downloaded apps will be associated with your Microsoft account, so you'll only have to purchase apps once.
To install an app:
- From the Store, locate and select the app you wish to install.Clicking an app
- The app informationpage will appear. If the app is free, click the Install button. If the app has a price, click the Buy button and then follow the directions on the screen. You'll be able to add or edit your credit card information if desired.
- The app will begin downloading and will be installed automatically. A notification will appear when the app has been installed.An app installation notification
- The installed app will appear on the Start screen.
You can try certain apps for a limited time before deciding to purchase them. Just click the Try button (when available) to download a demo of the app.
You may find some apps in the store that are designed to work only in the Desktop view. After navigating to the app information page, click Go to publisher's website and then follow the instructions to download and install the app.
To uninstall an app:
- Locate and right-click the desired app on the Start screen, then select Uninstall.
- A dialog box will appear. Select Uninstall.
- The app will be uninstalled from your computer.
Updating apps
Apps may periodically receive updates, which can help keep them running smoothly and even add features. If updates are available for any of your apps, a link for Updates will appear in the top-right corner of the store.
To update apps:
- If any updates are available, locate and select Updates in the top-right corner of the store.Clicking Updates
- Any apps with availableupdates will appear. Click the Install button at the bottom of the screen to download and install app updates.
- The updates will be downloadedand installed.The completed updates
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You may also notice available updates from the Start screen if the Store tile is active as a live tile.
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If you're in Windows 10 and you're having problems with an app from Microsoft Store, consider these updates and fixes.
First, sign in to your Microsoft account. Next, work through these possible solutions in the order presented.
Make sure Windows has the latest update: Select check for updates now, and then select Check for updates. Or, select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates. If there is an available update, select Install now.
Make sure that your app works with Windows 10. For more info, see Your app doesn't work with Windows 10.
Update Microsoft Store: Select the Start button, and then from the apps list, select Microsoft Store. In Microsoft Store, select See more > Downloads and updates > Get updates. If an update for Microsoft Store is available, it will start installing automatically.
Troubleshoot games: If you're having issues installing a game, see Troubleshoot game installations on Windows 10.
Repair or reset your apps: See Repair or Remove programs in Windows 10.
Reinstall your apps: In Microsoft Store, select See more > My Library. Select the app you want to reinstall, and then select Install.
Run the troubleshooter: Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.
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If you can't find Microsoft Store, see Trouble finding Microsoft Store in Windows 10.
If you're having trouble launching Microsoft Store, see Microsoft Store doesn't launch.
If you can launch the Microsoft Store but you are just having trouble finding or installing an app, see I can't find or install an app from Microsoft Store.
