How to Use the Windows App Store
There are a couple of ways to access the Microsoft Store. Once there, begin browsing, searching, and installing the apps of your choice. Here’s how to use the Windows App Store on your PC:
Search for an App
Browsing is fun and is a great way to find new apps to try out, but if you’ve got something specific in mind, there’s a faster way to get what you want.
Games - Includes hit titles such as Minecraft and Angry Birds. Social - Contains apps like Twitter and Skype. Entertainment - Apps that pass the time like Netflix and Hulu. Photo - Photo editing and management apps like Instagram and Adobe Photoshop Elements. Music & Video - Apps for listening and watching like Slacker Radio and Movie Maker Pro.
Type the app’s name or a keyword describing the type of app you want into the Search box on the store’s main page and press Enter.
Install an App
Once you find an app you want, download it to your computer to begin using it.
Keep Your Apps Up to Date
Once you start using Windows apps, you’ll need to keep updates current to ensure you get the best performance and newest features. The Windows App Store will automatically check for updates to your installed apps and alert you if it finds any. If you see a number on the store’s tile, it means you’ve got updates to download. While many of these apps are for use on a touch-screen mobile device, you’ll find that most work great in a desktop environment. There’s an impressive supply of games and utilities, many of which won’t cost you anything. There may not be as many apps for Windows 8 and Windows 10 as there are for Android or Apple, but hundreds of thousands are available.
