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A world of apps in the Windows Store
Apps make using your PC easier by opening up new ways for
you to get things done and have some fun. Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 come with
built-in apps that help you socialize, stay in touch, share and view documents,
organize photos, listen to music, and watch movies, but you can find even more
apps in the Windows Store.
Note: You need to have Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 to see
and install apps from the Windows Store. If you don’t have Windows 8.1 or
Windows RT 8.1, you can check out some of the popular apps available in the
Store.
Installing apps
To find apps to install from the Windows Store, tap or click
Store on the Start screen or your desktop taskbar. You need to be connected to
the Internet to open the Store and you’ll need to sign in using a Microsoft
account.
The Windows Store
Once you're in the Windows Store, there are a few different
ways to look for apps:
Browse featured apps and lists. If you're not sure what kind
of app you want, a good place to start is the featured apps in the Store. Start
scrolling to the right to view lists of popular apps, new releases, top paid or
free apps. (To see all the apps in a specific list, tap or click the name of
the list.) You'll also see personalized app recommendations in Picks for you,
based on apps you own and apps you've rated.
Explore categories. If you’re looking for a certain type of
app (like an entertainment app or a game), you can explore the different
categories in the Store. Tap or click Categories, and then tap or click the
category you want.
Search for an app. If you know the name of the app you want
or are looking for apps by a specific publisher, enter the name into the search
box in the upper-right corner of the Store. You'll see results for apps that
match your search.
When you find an app you want, tap or click Buy or Try (free
trial) if it’s a paid app, or Install if it’s free.
Tip
Use the menu at the top of the Windows Store to view lists
of apps, categories, your account info, or back Home to the main page of the
Store.
Pinning apps
After an app is installed from the Store, you'll find it
listed in the Apps view with all the other apps on your PC. You can pin the app
to your Start screen or your desktop taskbar, so it’s easier for you to find
and use later.
Step 1
On the Start screen, slide up from the middle of the screen
to see the Apps view. (If you’re using a mouse, click the arrow The arrow button
near the lower-left corner of the screen.)
Apps view
Step 2
Press and hold or right-click to select the apps you want to
pin.
Select apps
Step 3
Tap or click Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar. The apps you
pinned will appear at the end of your Start screen or desktop taskbar.
Then you can rearrange the pinned apps. On the Start screen,
you can resize tiles, and group related apps together. To learn how, see Start
screen.
Pin apps to Start
Using your apps
To start using an app, tap or click the app on the Start
screen or your desktop taskbar (if you've pinned it there), or from the Apps
view. What you can do with an app depends on the app you've installed, but here
are some basic tips.
App commands in an app
See the app commands
App commands help you do different things in apps. For
example, in a weather app, one app command might be to change the temperature
from Fahrenheit to Celsius. To see what commands are available in an app, swipe
down from the top edge of the screen or swipe up from the bottom edge of the
screen, and then tap the command you want. (If you’re using a mouse,
right-click within the app, and then click the command you want.)
Charms in an app
Use charms in an app
In many apps you can use the charms to search, share
content, send files to printers or other devices, and change settings. To use
charms in an app, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap the
charm you want. (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of
the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click the charm you want.)
For more info, see Search, share, print, and more.
Using three apps at once
Use apps together
When you’re using more than one app, you can quickly switch
between apps, and have up to four apps on the screen at the same time
(depending on the resolution of your display). For more info on how to use
multiple apps in Windows, see Getting around your PC.
Closing an app
Close an app
Apps in the Windows Store are built so they don’t slow down
your PC when you're not using them. When you stop using an app, Windows leaves
it running in the background and then, after a while, closes it for you. But if
you want to close an app using touch, drag it from the top of the screen to the
very bottom. If you’re using a mouse, move your mouse pointer to the top of the
app and then click the Close button in the title bar.
Tip
If you’re using a mouse and you don't see a Close button
when you move your mouse to the top of an app, you might not have the latest
update for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1. Install the latest Windows 8.1
Update
Syncing apps between PCs
After you’ve installed apps from the Windows Store, when you
sign in to another Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 PC using your Microsoft
account, your apps are automatically synced on the new PC you're using—so it's
easier for you to pick up right where you left off. Automatic syncing of apps
and app data is turned on by default, but you change these settings at any
time.
To change app sync settings
Swipe in from the right side of the screen and then tap
Settings. (If you’re using a mouse, point to lower-right corner of the screen,
move up, and then click Settings.)
Tap or click Change PC settings.
Tap or click OneDrive, and then tap or click Sync settings.
Under App settings, choose whether or not you want to sync
Apps and App data.
Automatic app updates
Keeping your apps up-to-date is one way to make sure your
apps work correctly. App updates are free and can also include updated or new
features for your app. By default the Windows Store automatically updates apps
installed on your PC, so you don't need to worry about checking to see when
updates are available. For more info on how to make sure automatic updates are
turned on, see Turn on automatic app updates.
Installing your apps on other PCs
All of the apps you've installed from the Windows Store are
listed in the My apps section of the Store. You can see which of your apps are
installed on the different PCs you use, and can install apps directly from
here, so you don't have to search for them in the Store and install them one at
a time.
Step 1
On the Start screen, tap or click the Store tile to open the
Windows Store.
Store tile on the Start screen
Step 2
Tap or click Account, and then tap or click My apps.
Your apps
Step 3
Swipe down or right-click the apps you want to install, and
then tap or click Install.
Note: You can install Windows 8 apps on a Windows 8.1 PC,
but can't install Windows 8.1 apps on a Windows 8 PC.
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