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Leaving the Apple ecosystem for a PC means leaving your apps behind, so switchers to Windows 10 notebooks will need to start looking for new programs for both work and play. This means finding the Windows Store, which has its own app, just like the Mac App Store.

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Mac to PC Guide: How to Make the Switch
How do I install downloaded apps on my laptop?
How do I install apps on my laptop at home?
How can I install apps on my laptop without Windows 10 store?
Does Windows 10 have an app store?

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The Windows store offers apps for everything from big-budget games like Rise of the Tomb Raider to casual titles like Asphalt 8, as well as programs like Adobe Photoshop Express and the VLC media player. All you'll need to do is find the app, sign in and you'll be on your way.

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Here is our step-by-step walkthrough for how to install apps in Windows 10!

1. Tap the Windows icon to open the Start menu.

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2. Select the Windows Store icon.

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3. If you logged into Windows with your Microsoft login, skip to step 8. If you are using a local account, Tap the Add user icon next to the Search box.

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4. Select Sign In.

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5. Select Microsoft account.

6. Enter your username and password and select Sign in. If you don't have a Microsoft account, we've got instructions for creating them.

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7. Enter your PC's login password and select Next to change your login account to your Microsoft account, or click "Sign in to just this app instead" to keep your PC's login as-is.

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8. Find an app you want to download, and tap the button with its price to begin installation.

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You've installed an app in Windows 10!

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How do I install downloaded apps on my laptop?

You can follow the steps below to install an application from an .exe file..

Locate and download an .exe file..

Locate and double-click the .exe file. (It will usually be in your Downloads folder.).

A dialog box will appear. Follow the instructions to install the software..

The software will be installed..

How do I install apps on my laptop at home?

Pin apps and folders to the desktop or taskbar.

Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar..

If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar..

How can I install apps on my laptop without Windows 10 store?

Procedure:.

Open Settings..

Click on Update & security..

Click on For developers on the left panel..

Switch on Install apps from any source including loose files option..

Click Yes to confirm the risks involved in running an app outside the Windows Store..

Restart your computer if applicable to complete the task..

Does Windows 10 have an app store?

Microsoft Store has nearly everything you could want for your Windows device, including the latest games, popular movies and TV shows, creativity software, apps,¹ and more.