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Downloading Apps from the Windows Store

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. You'll also be able to install your apps on other Windows 8 devices.

To install an app:

  1. From the Store, locate and select the app you wish to install.
    Screenshot of Windows 8Clicking an app
  2. The app information page 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.
    Screenshot of Windows 8Clicking the Install button
  3. The app will begin downloading and will be installed automatically. A notification will appear when the app has been installed.
    Screenshot of Windows 8An app installation notification
  4. The installed app will appear on the Start screen.
    Screenshot of Windows 8The installed app 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.

Screenshot of Windows 8Downloading a demo of an 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.

Screenshot of Windows 8Installing a Desktop app from the Store

To uninstall an app:

  1. Locate and right-click the desired app on the Start screen.
  2. A menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. Click the Uninstall button.
    Screenshot of Windows 8Clicking the Uninstall button
  3. A dialog box will appear. Click Uninstall.
    Screenshot of Windows 8Uninstalling an app
  4. The app will be uninstalled from your computer.

Installing your apps on other devices:

  1. From the Store, right-click and then select Your apps from the menu at the top of the screen.
    Screenshot of Windows 8Clicking Your apps
  2. A list of your apps will appear. Select Apps not installed on this PC from the drop-down menu to see any apps that you have installed on another device.
    Screenshot of Windows 8Choosing Apps not installed on this PC
  3. Select any apps you wish to install on your current device, and then click the Install button at the bottom of the screen. The apps will be installed.
    Screenshot of Windows 8Installing apps to another Windows 8 device
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