How to Install Programs from Microsoft Store on Windows 11

By Ajoy Kumar 6 Min Read

With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has also released its new Microsoft Store where you will find all types of Apps and Games. Here, we’ll show you how you can install Apps and Programs from Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Do you know? You can also install Microsoft Store apps via your web browser. You don’t need to open the Microsoft Store app.

The Microsoft Store is the built-in storefront for Windows users to download apps, games, TV shows, and movies. With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft redesigned its Microsoft Store with clearer categories and simpler navigation so you can more easily find the apps and media you need.

How to Install Programs from Microsoft Store on Windows 11

Before that, let me tell you, that you can also uninstall the programs that are not useful to you from your Windows 11 PC. Now, let us discuss how we can install apps and programs from the Microsoft Store.

For that, you can follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Search for the Microsoft Store on the search bar and open it. Or, on your Windows 11 PC, click the Microsoft Store icon on the taskbar to access the storefront.

2. On the home screen, you’ll find section-wise apps, games, and movies.

3. To install apps and programs, click on the Apps icon. For games, click on the Gaming icon on the left sidebar to view free and paid apps and games. The page is divided into sections for special sales, best-selling apps, productivity, and collections.

4. You can also utilize the search option to find your favorite apps and games.

5. For instance, if you want to install Disney+, type it into the search option.

6. Now, select the app from the search results. If it’s free, click the Get button.

Note: For paid apps, click the button with the price on it, make a payment using a credit card, and then click the Get button to install the program on Windows 11.

7. To manage your Apps and Games Library, click on the Library icon.

8. From here, you can update your apps and games, uninstall them, and perform other actions.

That’s it! This is how you can install apps and programs from Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Now, if you want to make the Microsoft Store the default place for installing programs on Windows 11 then you can do it. For that, follow the article until the end.

How to Install Apps Only From Microsoft Store in Windows 11 

In the Microsoft Store, you will find all the types of apps and games designed for the Windows operating system. Microsoft Store is the default app store for Windows 11. You can download your required program from Microsoft Store for free.

You can also make Microsoft Store the only place for installing programs on Windows 11. This feature has its own pros and cons. First of all, let us discuss the pros – if you are new to the Windows operating system and want a proper Windows experience then the feature has meaning. When you enable this feature, third-party installation is not allowed. It prevents viruses from entering your pc from a third-party source.

The cons – if you want to install third-party apps or programs on your Windows operating system, then this feature will not allow you to install the program on your PC. For that, you have to disable it.

Here are the steps, you can follow to make it a default place to install apps and games:

1. On the new Windows 11 we get a centered taskbar, click on the Windows icon to open the Start Menu and click on Settings.

2. Next, click on the Apps tab from the left panel of the Settings window.

3. Then, select the Advanced App Settings options present to the right of your screen.

Windows Advanced App Settings

4. Now, in the Advanced app settings window, find the Choose where to get apps option, and from the dropdown menu select the ‘The Microsoft Store Only (Recommended) option.

5. After doing that, you can close out the Settings window.

The Microsoft Store Only

6. If you try to install third-party programs, the following message will display on the desktop. It’s telling you it hasn’t been Microsoft-verified.

7. At this point, the user can click the Get apps from Store button to launch the Microsoft Store and find an app.

Conclusion

That’s it; this is how you can install, update, and make Microsoft Store the default place to download and update apps. If you are new to Windows 11, understanding the importance of malware prevention is crucial. So, always prefer to download and install programs from the official Microsoft Store.

However, there may be some software that is not available on the Microsoft Store, for which you can download it from the official website. If you encounter issues installing apps through the Microsoft Store, refer to our detailed guide on how to fix Microsoft not working on Windows 11.

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