Find and install apps with ease in the new Windows store
‘App’ is short for application and is a program designed to perform a specific function, such as play a game or organise your calendar.
Read on to find out how to:
- Enhance your computer with apps
- Use the Windows store to access new apps, games and entertainment
How to access apps in the Windows store
- Windows 10 comes with some apps already built in, such as Skype and OneDrive, but there are a lot more available in the Windows store. Whatever you want to do with your computer, there’s an app for it.
- To access the Windows Store, click on the Start button and then select ‘Store.’ Alternatively, click on the Store icon in your taskbar.
- If you know exactly what you’re looking for, type the name of the app in the search bar at the top of the Store window. You will get a number of results related to the term, sorted into apps, games, artists, albums, songs, films, and TV shows. You can filter the results by clicking on the relevant category on the left.
- If you don’t have something specific in mind, you can browse top apps, games and collections by clicking on the different buttons on the Store home page.
- Once you’ve found the app you want, you can download it. If it’s a free app, simply click on ‘Free’ to download it. If it’s a paid app, you can either click on ‘Free trial’ to see if you like it or pay to own it.
- Once you’ve purchased or downloaded an app, you can use it on any compatible device you use your Microsoft account to log into, including your phone, laptop, desktop or Xbox.
Watch the below to see how it works:
How to purchase music and movies in the Windows store
- You can buy music, TV shows, and movies in the Windows store. Simply type in the name of the artist, film or programme into the search bar and click on the one you want from the search result.
- Click on the button to purchase it and then fill in your payment details. Your content will be immediately available.
Now we know how to use the Windows store to purchase and download apps.
From here, you might want to explore the store further to find the most useful and popular apps to get the most out of your device.
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3.1
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Free access your library of media from your browser
8669 votes- PROS: Multi-platform access, Free to download, Completely free
- CONS: Not available on other browsers, Poor integration on Chromebooks
1.9.0
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Cool Software for Game Lovers
214 votes- PROS: Large screen for more fun, Type messages from the PC keyboard
- CONS: Only compatible with Android, A bit tricky to get to grips with
5.5
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Web Apps
Free Software for Music Lovers
162 votes- PROS: Great audio quality, Integrated with YouTube and other tools
- CONS: Takes a while to set up, Limited non-musical content
varies-with-device
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Get Downloadable APKs, Your Way. For Free.
138 votes- PROS: Download APKs anywhere, Easy to use
- CONS: Not 100% functional, Slow download proxy
varies-with-device
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
- Android
Search just books through your Chrome browser
47 votes- PROS: User-friendly interface, Less busy than the Google Play Store
- CONS: Only available through Chrome, Not an official Google app
1.0
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
The Steam Alternative
14 votes- PROS: Growing catalogue, Strong independent developer showing
- CONS: Smaller catalogue than main rival, Smaller user base than main rival
2016
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
A Full Version Strategy game for Windows
3 votes1.13
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
- Mac
The sequel to Slender now bigger and better
4748 votes- PROS: Bigger environment and landscape to explore, Better graphics and ambient sounds, More interesting storyline , More all-round depth
- CONS: Ambient sound can be annoying, Graphics could still be improved
6
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
- Mac
Music composer and mixer in one program
67 votes1.0.5
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Easily publish Android App from EPUB format eBook on Google Play Store.
14 votes1.0
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
- Mac
Free game-launching service
9 votes- PROS: Full range of friend options , Free Hearthstone download
- CONS: Required at all times , Some launching issues at peak times
Varies with device
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Android
- iPhone
- Windows
Music to your Ears
No votes yet- PROS: Access music bought through Amazon, Over 40 million songs
- CONS: Can't be controlled through Alexa, Must subscribe to Unlimited for access to all songs
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Download Spider Solitaire from the web
1) Licensed e-mail: [email protected] Registration code. Wondershare Filmora 8.0.0 Serial Key Email:- [email protected] Serial:-. Wondershare Video Editor 3.5.0. Licensed e-mail: [email protected]. Registration code: 10403029CF651AF141E800 Licensed e-mail:. Wondershare allmytube licensed email and registration code.
129 votes- PROS: Can play for free, It is Spider Solitaire
- CONS: Too many ads, Cards are too large to see the stacks
2017
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
Free Game for Fantasy Fans
1 vote- PROS: Large number of cool characters, Two sided scrolling
- CONS: AI matches can be dull, Some battles take a long time
4.5
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
ReAmped is a game store. Play all-new exclusive games for free.
4 votes1.0
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
Free Action-Packed Real-Time Strategy Science Fiction Game
2 votes- PROS: AirMech Strike offers up a plethora of exciting advancements and customizable options., This game is free to play; a massive benefit before more advanced items are purchased.
- CONS: Users will be presented with in-app advertisements., Regions with slow Internet connections might not be able to access the game.
2.0
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
- Mac
Mag2GO is designed for all users
6 votes2017
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
- Mac
Cool Game for Mystery Lovers
No votes yet- PROS: Interesting and engaging storyline, Innovative and dramatic gaming style
- CONS: Can be quite self indulgent, A bit on the short side
varies-with-device
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Surreal repetitive VR wave shooter
No votes yet- PROS: Simple game mechanics, Clear objective
- CONS: Repetitive gameplay, Texts and objects may sometimes appear blurry
varies-with-device
- License
- buy Download
- Platform
- Windows
Marvel-Inspired Virtual Pinball Platform for Personal Computers
No votes yet- PROS: Users can access and play with major Marvel characters., This game boasts some of the most impressive graphics within the virtual pinball genre.
- CONS: Nearly one full gigabyte of free memory space is required., It is not possible to play this game on older operating systems.
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# | Name | Version | Votes | Rating | Platform |
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1 | Google Play Music | 5.5 | 162 | 8.9 | Windows,Android,iPhone,Web Apps |
2 | Google Play Chrome Extension | 3.1 | 8669 | 8.4 | Windows |
3 | Direct APK Downloader | varies-with-device | 138 | 8.3 | Windows |
4 | Wondershare MirrorGo | 1.9.0 | 214 | 7.8 | Windows |
5 | Slender: The Arrival | 1.13 | 4748 | 7.6 | Windows,Mac |
hey guys!! so recently i have amino on my pc and many of you wanted to know how did i do it ,so im doing a tutorial!
NOTE: THIS BLUESTACK IN ONLY FOUND IN WINDOWS 10(by that I mean a few mentioned like how to export and stuff might not actually work in other versions like Mac,Windows 7 and 8)
If you guys want I can make one for Windows 7
WARNING: Please do not comment anything useless, useless in the sense something not related to the blog. Comments like that will be deleted as soon as seen
Ready?
Let's go!!
1. Open any browser(i prefer Mozilla Firefox)
2. Download Blue stacks
here's the link: https://www.bluestacks.com/download.html
It'll look something like this
3. Open BlueStacks
when u open it the engine'll start loading
it may time(if ur WiFi is slow as a tortoise)
When it's done it'll look like this
4. Sign up with ur goggle acc
5. Can u see the мαgиιfуιиg glass icon? click on the bar to its left and search for 'Amino apps'
6. Google play store''ll appear
7. Install amino like u normally download apps on ur phone
8. When it's done go to 'Home page' and click on amino
9. Log in with ur acc
Then , it's done!!
^_^
U can even minimise it and non minimize it!!
Things u need to know:
1. Amino and BlueStacks'll appear on ur computer's home screen(u don't need to do anything)
2. If u want to send an image to someone from the computer don't directly click on gallery!! Go to home page then click on'My apps' after that click on system apps. When u click on it, a window will appear , you'll see an icon'Media Manager' click on it. From there there'll be several options, click on 'Import from windows'(left bar)then ur computer screen will appear in a minimized size. Click on the picture or file (from which u want to import pictures). Click on it if its one or select the ones needed. Then click on open and done!!
Now u can send pictures to whoever u want~~
3. Voice calls, video calls and video room screening(the new amino update) are not possible.
I'm trying to find ways to do it. If i do. I'll make on blog right away.
4. Headphones with microphone are needed to send voice recordings. u can send barely too but i prefer head phones for better listening and use.
Mine are like this
But hey!, I have not tried the normal headphones and mobile earphones. If it's possible with headphones or earphones and that's good@
5 . The camera option'll not work(im still working on it)
If possible get a web camera if u want to click an image of any objects around you or you yourself.
6. If u want to export pictures to windows from ur gallery then the steps are the same as import pictures, only that u have to click on 'Export to windows' instead of 'Import from windows'.
(things that u save from amino will only be saved in ur gallery and not in ur computers)
7. To copy paste something click on it for a long time.
8. If ur not able to texts in pm's and gc's then scroll down (like the way u normally do in ur phone to see notifications)
You have to switch off the physical keyboard
•On-screen keyboards is possible
Not only amino, or apps are also possible! Including chatting apps, browsers,editing apps,games etc(screen recording apps are not possible)
Here are the apps I downloaded •-•
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Thanks for reading and wishing a advance happy new year cuties!!~
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The other day I was trying to install an application on my Windows PC, but it failed. If Windows Store apps are not downloading or installing on your Windows 10/8 computer here are a few things you could try to make the apps will download or install successfully. This post will even help you if it installs about 50% and then just gets stuck there – with or without an error code being displayed. The error message could be something like:
Something happened and this app couldn’t be installed. Please try again.
Cannot download or install Apps from Windows Store
After hours of research I found that the solution to the problem was rather simple, and so I thought of sharing it here. There are multiple reasons why this could happen. I’ll list all of them are so that you can try each option and see which one works for you.
1] Windows Firewall is disabled
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It seems like, if the Windows Firewall is disabled, you will not be able to install the application from Windows Store. So the first thing you have to check is whether the Windows Firewall is turned off or not. To access type in Firewall in Start Search, and click on the result to open it. You could also navigate it as follows – Control PanelAll Control Panel ItemsWindows Firewall. Here you have to make sure that it is turned on.
If some strange reason you’re unable to turn on Windows Firewall, open Services Manager and check if the Windows Firewall service is stopped. Type services.msc and click on Services, and look for Windows Firewall. Now make sure that the service is set to Automatic and Started.
2] Incorrect Date & Time
If you have incorrect Date and Time set on your computer, you’ll have issues installing applications from Windows Store. You may even receive a message:
The time setting on your PC might be incorrect. Go to PC settings, make sure the date, time, and time zone are set correctly, and then try again.
So make sure you have the correct date, time. You can change it from Regional Settings from the Control Panel.
3] Licensing on Windows Store is not synced
If the licensing on the Windows Store is not synced properly, you will not be able to install apps on your Windows computer. To manually sync it:
- Go to Windows Store
- Press Windows Key + C
- Open Settings
- Select App Updates
- Sync Licenses
Now reboot the system and try to download again.
4] Change your Internet connection and see
Change your Internet connection and see. For some strange reason, this has been known to help. So if you are using a cabled broadband connection, use a WiFi and see – or vice versa.
5] Reset Windows Store cache
You may reset your Windows Store cache and then try to download or install the app.
5] Run the Troubleshooters
The Windows 10 Store Apps Troubleshooter is a great built-in tool from Microsoft which can help you with apps installation problems. You may want to run that and see if that helps. This automated tool will help you if your Windows 10 Store is not working.
6] Reboot in Selective Startup mode
To reboot the system in Selective Startup or Clean Boot State.
- On Desktop press Windows + R. This opens the run window
- Type in MSConfig and press Enter
- Under General tab uncheck on “Load Startup items.”
- Under Services tab check on “Hide all Microsoft services” and click on Disable all
- Now reboot the system and try to install it again
7] Refresh Windows 10/8 PC
To Refresh the PC also referred to as Repair Install, you can follow this article on how to Refresh Windows 10 or Refresh Windows 8.
TIP: This post will help you if you are unable to update Windows Store apps.
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