How to Utilize the Microsoft Store in Windows 11 – Guide

Microsoft released a new public preview of Windows 11 (build 22000.51) during the first week of May, with many new features and improvements. The most notable changes include a redesigned Start menu and updated taskbar that now have a centered alignment, the next evolution of Action Center, an updated version of File Explorer, and a newly created app for the Microsoft Store. ..

Windows Insider Program participants are unsure about the new Store because some users have reported that after installing Windows 11 build 22000.51, the preview of the new app was nowhere to be found.

Microsoft is not restricting who can use the Store’s first view. The commotion here is that this Windows preview doesn’t come with the app previously installed. In fact, you’ll need to get it manually using the Store’s legacy version if the app hasn’t been automatically updated yet.

Browse the Microsoft Store

The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is a great place to find apps, games, movies, and TV shows. It has sections for promoted apps, essential apps, free games, top free apps, trending apps, and collections.

Apps are available for free and paid downloads on the left sidebar. The page is divided into sections for special sales, best-selling apps, productivity, and collections. ..

The games page on the left features a variety of free and paid games to download. The page highlights promoted games, top selling games, top free games, and top paid games.

Looking for a movie or TV show to watch? Click the Movies & TV icon on the left sidebar. You can scroll down to check out new movies, featured movies, new TV shows, best selling TV shows, and movie collections and TV series. ..

To search for apps, games, movies, or TV shows:

  1. Type in your search term in the top search bar.
  2. You can narrow your search by selecting Apps, Games, Movies or TV Shows.

The filters in the upper right corner of the search bar can be used to further restrict your search results. By clicking on the Filters button, you can filter by age group and type. Depending on the department you choose, you might be able to filter by additional criteria such as category or subscription type.

Manage Library

If you want to download an app, select it from the list. If it’s free, click the “Get” button. If the app is paid, click on the “button with the price tag on it.” ..

To keep track of items you’ve downloaded or purchased, click the Library icon at the bottom of the left sidebar. Click Open next to a specific app to launch it. Click the ellipsis icon to share the application, pin it to the taskbar or start menu. You can also add an app to your Quick Access list by clicking its name in the Library and then clicking Add. ..

If you have downloaded an app to a different computer or device, you can download it to your current device by clicking the cloud icon. You can also sort the list of apps by date, name, installed or not installed. ..

Download the Epic Games Store

Epic Games Store Launches on Desktop and Start Menu The Epic Games Store launcher, which was first spotted on the desktop and in the App List screen within the Start menu, has now officially launched. Open the program and sign in with an Epic Games, Facebook, Google, Xbox Live, or Apple account to purchase games and apps. ..

The Epic Games Store offers a variety of games for free and paid. The free games are usually available for a few minutes after you download them, while the paid games take longer to install. There are also non-game apps like the Brave browser, Discord, iHeartRadio and Spotify.

Epic Games has a library of games and apps to choose from, as well as settings to manage them. To get the most out of your Epic Games apps and downloads, be sure to enable or disable specific options.

Manage Microsoft Store Account Settings

To manage all your devices and apps, open your Microsoft account website and select Manage account and devices. Here, you can cancel or renew subscriptions, view or unsubscribe any connected devices.

To purchase items from the Microsoft Store, click your profile icon and select Payment Methods. You can then view your transactions and add or remove a payment method. ..

Redeem code or gift card

To manage application settings, click the profile icon and select Application settings. You can determine whether apps should update automatically, whether Microsoft should prompt you for a password when you make a purchase, whether your current PC should run apps and games offline, or whether autoplay should be turned on or off.

Final note

The Microsoft Store is a great way to find and purchase apps, games, music, movies, and more. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use the Microsoft Store in Windows 11. If you have any questions about this article or the Microsoft Store in general, feel free to ask us in the comments below or on our Facebook page. Finally, please share this guide with your friends so they can learn how to use the Microsoft Store too! ..