{"id":164044,"date":"2021-01-26T12:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T09:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-install-apps-from-the-microsoft-store-on-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2021-01-26T12:00:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T09:00:10","slug":"how-to-install-apps-from-the-microsoft-store-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-apps-from-the-microsoft-store-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Install Apps from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27f16957b5e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27f16957b5e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-apps-from-the-microsoft-store-on-windows-10\/#Free_Apps_vs_Paid_Apps\" >Free Apps vs. Paid Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-apps-from-the-microsoft-store-on-windows-10\/#How_to_Install_Software_Using_the_Microsoft_Store_on_Windows_10\" >How to Install Software Using the Microsoft Store on Windows 10<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Install <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>s from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/windows_store_hero_1.jpg\" alt=\"Windows Microsoft Store Logo Hero\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows 10 includes the Microsoft Store, which lets you download free or paid software from the internet. Here\u2019s how to install apps from the Store.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Apps_vs_Paid_Apps\"><\/span>Free Apps vs. Paid Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before using the Microsoft Store\u2014or any modern app store\u2014it\u2019s important to understand the difference between the two types of software in the store: free and paid.<\/p>\n<p>With \u201cfree\u201d software, you can download the program without making a purchase, but there is usually a catch. These apps either work with a subscription service (such as Amazon, Netflix, Apple, Adobe, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, or Slack), or they let you use a basic version of an app for free, sometimes with intrusive advertisements. If you want to unlock a feature later, you might be asked for payment using what are called \u201cin-app purchases.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The second type is \u201cpaid\u201d software, which you buy up front before you download and then usually you own the right to use it completely, although there are also paid apps that sell more features later through in-app purchases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>You Don&#8217;t Have to Pay $20 a Year for Solitaire and Minesweeper on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_Software_Using_the_Microsoft_Store_on_Windows_10\"><\/span>How to Install Software Using the Microsoft Store on Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we begin, we\u2019ll assume that you have already created a Microsoft account and you are logged in. For app purchases, you\u2019ll need some form of payment that has already been linked to your Microsoft account.<\/p>\n<p>First, open the \u201cMicrosoft Store.\u201d If you can\u2019t find it, open Windows 10\u2019s \u201cStart\u201d menu and type \u201cMicrosoft Store,\u201d then click the \u201cMicrosoft Store\u201d icon when it appears. Or you can find it in your apps list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/seach_microsoft_store.jpg\" alt=\"Open the Start menu and search for &quot;Microsoft Store,&quot; then click the Microsoft Store icon.\" width=\"650\" height=\"485\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the \u201cMicrosoft Store\u201d app opens, you will see a screen that includes many flashy banners that advertise the latest deals and other promotions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/microsoft_store_flashy_examples.jpg\" alt=\"An example of the Home screen in the Microsoft Store for Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"447\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a specific type of app, click one of the categories at the top of the window, such as \u201cGaming,\u201d \u201cEntertainment,\u201d or \u201cProductivity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/microsoft_store_categories.jpg\" alt=\"Click a category in the Microsoft Store.\" width=\"650\" height=\"175\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Or you can search for a specific app by clicking the search button. In the search bar that appears, type what you\u2019d like to find, then click an item in the list of results.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/microsoft_store_search_for_app.jpg\" alt=\"In the Microsoft Store, you can search for an app in the search box.\" width=\"650\" height=\"466\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you locate a program you\u2019d like to install, first check whether it is a free or paid app. If the app is free, you will see the word \u201cFree\u201d just above a \u201cGet\u201d button. Click the \u201cGet\u201d button and it will change into an \u201cInstall\u201d button. Once you click \u201cInstall,\u201d the download will begin automatically.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/to_download_click_get.jpg\" alt=\"Click the &quot;Get&quot; button.\" width=\"650\" height=\"280\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If the program requires a purchase before downloading, you will see a price listed just above a \u201cBuy\u201d button. If you\u2019d like to purchase the item, click the \u201cBuy\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/to_get_click_buy.jpg\" alt=\"Click the &quot;Buy&quot; button.\" width=\"650\" height=\"252\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After following the purchase steps, the download will begin. You will see a status bar as the program is downloaded from the Internet onto your computer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/download_status.jpg\" alt=\"An example of the download progress indicator in the Microsoft Store on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"248\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once the app is installed, you can launch it by clicking \u201cLaunch\u201d or \u201cPlay\u201d button located just beside the download progress indicator bar. Or you can open the \u201cStart\u201d menu and browse for the app name in an alphabetical list. Click the app\u2019s icon when you find it, and it will launch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/start_launch_the_program.jpg\" alt=\"Open the Start menu then browse for the app by name.\" width=\"650\" height=\"471\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you have trouble finding the app you just downloaded in the \u201cStart\u201d menu, open \u201cStart\u201d and begin typing the name of the app to perform a search. When the results appear, click the icon of the app to launch it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/start_app_search.jpg\" alt=\"Open the Start menu and type the app's name, then click the best result.\" width=\"650\" height=\"491\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Also, if you ever need to see a complete list of all the apps you\u2019ve bought or installed from the Microsoft Store, launch the \u201cMicrosoft Store\u201d app and click the ellipses button (three dots) in the toolbar. Then select \u201cMy Library.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Reinstall Apps You&#8217;ve Purchased from the Microsoft Store<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/microsoft_store_click_my_library.jpg\" alt=\"In the Microsoft Store app, click the ellipses button then select &quot;My Library.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"454\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You will see a list of all the apps you have installed through the Microsoft Store, and you can sort it by install date and other criteria. If you want to uninstall the app later, you\u2019ll need to visit Settings &gt; Apps, select the program, then click \u201cUninstall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Have fun with your new app!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Uninstall an Application on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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