How to Install Windows 8 Apps from Windows Store

As a Windows 8 user, I know very well how much people love to install Windows 8 apps from Windows Store. Windows Apps has played a vital role to make Windows 8 operating system more attractive and lovable and this is the main reason Microsoft brought in Windows Store in Windows 8.

With the help of Windows Store, people can very easily search and install Windows apps according to their need/wish. People feel more relaxed because they no need to find Windows apps here and there on web. 

But many Windows users are still unknown with the accurate process of installing Windows 8 apps from Windows store. So, this simple tutorial is dedicated to them who wish to know how to install windows 8 applications from the windows store.

Install Windows 8 Apps from Windows Store
Step (1): At first, click on the 'Storetile which is usually placed on the Windows 8 Start screen.

How to Install Windows 8 Apps from Windows Store

Or you can also go to the Windows Store by searching for Store in the Start Screen. 

How to Install Windows 8 Apps from Windows Store

Step (2): Just after clicking on the Store tile, Windows Store will appear along with lots of apps categories. (Please, wait for a while and allow Windows Store to get loaded properly.)

Here is the list of categories available on Windows store:
  • Games
  • Social
  • Entertainment
  • Photos
  • Music & Videos
  • Books & Reference
  • News & Weather
  • Food & Dining
  • Travel
  • Productivity
  • Tools
  • Education and much more
Step (3): No need to be worried after looking a large number of categories. You can easily browse different categories of apps through search charm.

How to Install Windows 8 Apps from Windows Store

Step (4): Now select the Windows 8 app you wish to install and clicked on it. (For example here i am installing Wikipedia windows 8 app)

Step (5): On the app page you will see Install button, click on that 'Install’ button.

Install Windows 8 Apps from Windows Store

Step (6): Immediately, you will be prompted to sign in with a Microsoft account to install the selected Windows 8 app. Here you need to login with your Windows Live account.

How to Install Windows 8 Apps from Windows Store

If you do not have one, then you need to sign up for a Microsoft Account first by clicking here.

Step (8): And if you have already a Microsoft Account then enter your ‘Email Address’ and ‘Password’. Now, click on “Install” button and go back to the Windows 8 Start screen and wait for some time until the installation is completed.

Once installation process is completed, start using and enjoying your favourite Windows 8 app on your device. By following same method you can freely install all other windows 8 apps from windows store according to your wish. 


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