How to install an app from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10

In this article I will guide you how to install applications from here in the simplest possible way, and if you want to uninstall them then at the end of the article I will also guide you in detail!

I. Distinguish free and paid apps on the Microsoft Store

Before starting to learn how to use the Microsoft Store or any other modern app store, it's important to understand the difference between the two types of in-store software: free and paid.

With "free" software, which you can download without a purchase, these apps work with a subscription service (such as Amazon, Netflix, Apple, Adobe, Facebook, or Slack). Sometimes they allow you to use the 'basic' version of the app for free but with annoying ads. If you want to unlock a feature or make all ads disappear, you can pay by called 'in-app purchases'.

The second category is "paid" software, which you purchase before you download it and then have full access to its features, although there are also paid apps that sell more features through purchase. in-app goods.

II. How to install software in Microsoft Store on Windows 10

Before you get started, make sure you have a Microsoft account and sign in to the Microsoft Store, if you don't have one, you can see the following article for instructions: How to sign up for an Outlook Mail / Hotmail account of Microsoft.

Step 1. First, open the Microsoft Store. If you can't find it, open Windows 10 Start menu and type 'Microsoft Store', then click the 'Microsoft Store' icon when it appears.

Step 2. When the 'Microsoft Store' app opens, you'll see a screen consisting of flashy banners advertising the latest offers and other promotions.

Step 3. If you are looking for a specific application, click one of the categories at the top of the window, such as' Games', 'Entertainment' or 'Productivity'.

Step 4. Or you can search for a specific app by clicking the search button. In the search bar type what you want to find, then click an item in the list of results.

Step 5. After you find a program you want to install, first check if it's a free or paid app. If the free app, you'll see the word 'Free' immediately above the button 'Get'. Click the 'Get' button and it will change to the 'Install' button. After you click 'Install', the download will automatically start.

Step 6. If the program purchase requirements before downloading, you'll see prices listed just above the button 'Buy'. If you want to purchase the item, click the "Buy" button.

Step 7. After following the buying steps, the download will begin. You will see a running status bar when the program is downloaded from the Internet.

Step 8. Once the app is installed, you can launch it by clicking the "Launch" or "Play" button located right next to the download progress indicator bar. Or you can open the Start menu and find the app's name in the alphabetical list. Click on the app's icon when you find it to launch.

Step 9. If you have trouble finding an app you just downloaded, open Start and enter the name of the app to do the search. When the results appear, click on the app's icon to launch it.

Step 10. Alternatively, if you need to see a complete list of all the apps purchased or installed from the Microsoft Store, launch the 'Microsoft Store' app and click the ellipse (three dots) button on the toolbar. instrument. Then select 'My Library' .

You'll see a list of all installed apps from the Microsoft Store, and you can sort it by install date and other criteria.

III. How to remove an installed app from the Microsoft Store

You can refer to the three ways in the following article: How to remove software installed on Windows 10.

Or do it right in the Microsoft Store app following these steps:

1. Click the ellipse button (three dots) on the toolbar.
2. Select ' My Library' .
3. Right-click on the application to be removed and then select uninstall.

The tutorial here is the end, now you must have a clear understanding of how to install apps from the Microsoft Store as well as how to remove them very easily.

Lesley Montoya

Update 04 March 2021