How to Install Apps from the Windows Store in Windows 8

Last Updated: March 5, 2020

Windows 8 introduces a new generation of apps, built on new technologies. These apps are called Windows Store apps. Windows Store applications are downloaded through the Windows Store. This quick tutorial will teach you how to install applications from the Windows Store.

Part 1

Part 1 of 3:

Installing Apps

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Access the Windows Store by clicking on the Store tile which is normally located on the Start Screen. You can also open the Windows Store by searching for Store in the Start Screen. Note that the number displayed in the bottom left corner of the Windows Store Live Tile is the number of updates available for apps that you have already installed (or that came preinstalled with Windows).
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Browse the applications in the Windows Store sorted by Category. You can also search the store through the search charm.

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Click on the application you want to install on your device.
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Read and review the app information, which includes it's rating, user reviews, links to related websites, size of the application and other useful information.
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Click the install button if you wish to install the app on your device. If the application is not free, there will be a buy option. There may also be an option to try the application alongside the buy button on some apps.
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The app will now be downloaded and installed on your device. You may open it from the Start screen.

Part 2

Part 2 of 3:

Updating your apps

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To update your apps, go to the to the Windows Store and look at the top right corner where it says Updates and the number of apps with updates available in brackets. Click on the words.
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Your apps will be displayed and you can choose to update them individually or all at once. By default they all selected, but you can deselect them individually by clicking on the app’s box.

Part 3

Part 3 of 3:

Sign in to the Windows Store

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When you first try to do something in Windows Store you will probably be asked to sign in.
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To do so you must fill in your Microsoft account details.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I download and install apps in a Windows phone?

Community Answer

Look for the icon called "Store" or "Windows Store". It will lead you to something similar to this page.
Question

How can I set up my Microsoft account?

Community Answer

You just have to hit the sign up button, and from there, follow the steps on how to do so.
Question

What is wrong if I can't download apps from the Microsoft store?

Community Answer

You may not have enough storage or try looking at the error message that would display on the screen to see if there is another reason.