How to Download Apps from the Windows Store

The Windows Store offers a variety of apps that you can download, some free and some paid. The Windows Store spotlights certain apps, pointing you to such categories as All stars, Top free, New releases, and  Picks for you. The store organizes apps  into general categories, including Games,  Social, Entertainment, Photos, Music &  Video, Sports, Books & Reference, News &  Weather, and Productivity. 

                 You can browse  the store by category or search for specific apps by name. Clicking an app brings you to a  detailed description page where you can learn more about the app and install it. Finally, the  store provides links to standard desktop applications that you can download and install from  the software vendor’s website. This task explores how to download apps in the Windows Store.

1.  Enter the Windows Store: Launch the Windows  Store app by clicking its Start screen tile.

2.  View the Windows Store: You can scroll through the Store to view the various categories of apps, including Games, Social, Entertainment, Shopping, and Education.

3.  Browse for apps: Click the name of a specific category, such as Games, to view its apps.

4.  Search for apps: You can also search for any app in the store by name or description. Hold down the Windows key and press Q to open the Search bar. In the search field, type the name or description of an app, such as Photo. Windows displays suggested apps with that name or description. You can also click the Search icon to see a full list of apps that match your search term.

 tip 
 You  can browse the Windows Store or open an existing app while any new apps are installing.

5.  Select an app: From the search results, click an app to  display its full page description.

 6.  View the app’s description: In the app’s description page, click Overview to read information about the app. Click Details to see product specifications and requirements.  Click Reviews to read reviews from other users.

 7.  Install the app: Click Install to download a free app. A message that the app is installing appears at the top. Another message appears after the app has been installed.

8.   Select a desktop app: A desktop app displays the description Desktop app under its name. Click a desktop app that you want to view in order to display its description page.

9.  View the desktop app’s description: The desktop app’s description page opens where you can see an over- view and details. To view more information and potentially  install the app, click the Go to developer’s website link.

10.   View the app’s description: Internet Explorer opens to display the app’s product page. You can download a free app or purchase and then download a paid app.