How to Change Countries on Microsoft Store

To change countries on Microsoft store successfully, begin with the right preparation and follow each step carefully. The guide also covers common issues you may encounter.

Along with Google Play, the App Store, Microsoft Store is an application store developed on Windows, downloading games and applications to Windows computers or Windows Mobile devices. Each country will have a Store with different app content and prices. Changing the country on Microsoft Store will help you download games or applications at lower prices according to the manufacturer's notice.

Not as complicated as changing the country on the App Store, to change the country on Microsoft Store is much simpler. The steps below explain how to change the country on Microsoft Store.

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Instructions for changing countries on Microsoft Store

Step 1:

You go to the Start button and click The Settings icon . Or you can press Windows + I key combination to open the Windows Settings interface.

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Step 2:

In the next interface click the Time & Language Setting group.

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Step 3:

In the list on the left of the interface select Region & language Item. Next you look at the content on the right of the Country or region section, select the country to switch to.

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When you return to Microsoft Store, you will see a message asking to reload the Store for the changes to take effect, click Refresh Microsoft Store . The content is changed according to that country and the amount of application downloads, if any, also changes.

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As such, you can download games or applications on Microsoft Store if your country does not support, or at a cheaper price by changing the country on Microsoft Store. The content on the Store after the change appears for Store in that country.

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I wish you all success!

FAQ

What should I prepare before I change countries on Microsoft store?

Review the requirements in the guide, confirm that your device or software is compatible, and save important work before changing settings related to change countries on Microsoft store.

Why might change countries on Microsoft store not work as expected?

The most common causes are incompatible versions, missing permissions, incorrect settings, or an interrupted internet connection. Recheck each step and restart the app or device when appropriate.

Can beginners follow these change countries on Microsoft store steps?

Yes. Follow the steps in order, avoid skipping confirmation screens, and compare your interface with the screenshots because labels may differ slightly between versions.