User Guide

Install apps and programs

Discover a variety of great apps and games in the Windows Store*. Just click on the Windows Store tile

on the Start screen or the Windows Store icon in the taskbar.

You can browse for apps in a category, or in groups like “Picks for you” and "Popular Now." And if you

already know what you want, you can use Search . As the Store gets to know you, it will suggest apps similar

to ones you tend to use or search for.

*Some apps and games might not be available in your country or region.

Your account

You need to sign in with a Microsoft account before you can install apps from the Windows Store.

To see your account info or switch accounts:

 From the Store app, open the Settings charm and then tap or click Your account. Here you can switch to

another account, add a payment method, and see which PCs are associated with your account.

Get apps

When you want to get more apps (or games), the Windows Store is the place to go.

Note You need to be connected to the Internet and signed in with a Microsoft account to install apps.

Here’s how to get more apps:

1. On the Start screen, tap or click Store to open the Windows Store. If prompted, sign in with your

Microsoft account. If you can’t sign in to the Windows Store, see Why can’t I sign in to the Windows

Store? on Windows.com.

2. To find an app, do any of the following:

 Drag your finger across the screen to browse apps. Tap a category, like New Releases, to see

apps.

 Enter an app name in the Search box.

 To see app categories like Games, swipe down from the top edge of the screen.

3. Tap an app to learn more about it and read reviews.

4. If an app is free, choose Install to download it. Otherwise:

 Choose Buy to pay for an app. Apps are charged to the payment option associated with your

Microsoft account (see Add or change a payment method below).

 Choose Try to download a free trial version (if available).