Windows 8

The Windows Store

The Windows Store is where you'll download new apps for your Windows 8 device, much like the App Store for Apple devices. Most apps are designed to run from the Start screen. In this lesson, you'll learn how to browse the store, download and install apps, and update apps when necessary.

You'll need to sign in with your Microsoft account to use the Windows Store. Check out our Microsoft Account tutorial to learn more about creating a Microsoft account.

• To open the Windows Store, locate and select Store on the Start screen.
  
  Opening the Store

Navigating the Store

Apps in the Store are sorted by category, such as Games, Shopping, and Social Networking.

Categories in the Windows Store

To browse categories:

1. To browse categories, locate and select the category heading above each category.
   Navigating to categories in the Store
2. The selected category will appear. Click an app to see the app information page.
   
   Clicking an app to see more information

To search for apps, hover the mouse in the lower-right corner to open the Charms bar, then click Search.

Searching for apps

Viewing app information

When you select an app, you'll see more details on the app information page, including the price, user reviews, and requested permissions.

The app information page