SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Install a new app
Download an app safely from Microsoft Store.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 5
Open Start
Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.
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STEP 1
Open Start
Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.
STEP 2
Open Microsoft Store
Select Microsoft Store (the shopping bag).
STEP 3
Search
Select the search box at the top and type the name of the app.
STEP 4
Check the publisher
Select the right app in the results. Check the publisher name under the title before you install.
Chess is an example search.
STEP 5
Install
Select Get or Install and wait for Open to appear.
Get means the app is free. A price means you will be asked to pay.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.