With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has introduced its new Microsoft Store, where you can find all types of apps and games. In this guide, we’ll show you how to install apps and programs from the Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Did you know you can also install Microsoft Store apps via your web browser? This means you don’t even 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 Windows 11, Microsoft has redesigned the Store, introducing clearer categories and simpler navigation, making it easier than ever to find the apps and media you need.
How to Install Programs from Microsoft Store on Windows 11
Before we proceed, let me inform you that you can also uninstall programs that are no longer useful on your Windows 11 PC. Now, let’s discuss how to install apps and programs from the Microsoft Store.
To do so, 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.
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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. Select the Advanced App Settings options to the right of your screen.
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.
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.
How to Install Microsoft Store App via Your Web Browser
Microsoft Store has been available to Windows users for some time, to install apps and programs on the Windows operating system. With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has also released its new Microsoft Store with a new interface that provides a quick and easy way to browse, install, and update apps.
However, Microsoft was missing the web-based version of the Microsoft Store. Now you can install Microsoft Store’s apps and programs via your web browser. Microsoft has been working on a new web-based Store for Windows 11 for a while now and it looks like the stable version of the site quietly went live.
Now, if you prefer the web interface to install apps on Windows 11 over a Microsoft Store for whatever reason, Microsoft has the solution with its new web-based store.
You can visit the new web-based Microsoft Store here – https://apps.microsoft.com/store/apps and it offers a much better experience than the classic web store. You can also browse and install extensions for the Microsoft Edge browser using the new web-based store.
Now to install the Microsoft Store’s app via your web browser, follow these steps:
1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Visit https://apps.microsoft.com/store/apps to open the new web-based store.
3. Now select the app you want to install. Or, search for the app on the search option and click on the Get in Store App/Download button to install it.
4. After that, it will download the .exe file of the app.
5. Once downloaded, double-click on the download file and it will open a new pop-up which makes the installation process without even opening the Microsoft Store.
6. Here, click on the Instal button and wait for the installation to complete.
It is still in the early development and misses features that we get on the Microsoft Store app like – dark mode and the new Microsoft Store doesn’t let you view information like the last update date or release date of the app. Microsoft will shortly add these features to its new web-based store and we’re expecting more improvements in the coming months.
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.
