<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Microsoft-store ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/microsoft-store Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:11:04 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The “Avengers” of Windows app development are assembling to fix Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/the-windows-app-avengers-a-legendary-developer-is-building-a-team-to-save-windows-11-apps ZMgJryJW8tEvQSdU87kbXU Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:11:04 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:30:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft just made a command line version of the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 — install and update your apps without a GUI ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-just-made-a-command-line-version-of-the-microsoft-store-for-windows-11-install-and-update-your-apps-without-a-gui WThNLaxxB7cJRiXE6UzVhe Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:10:49 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:15:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox has a shovelware problem — 40% of 2025 releases were Gamerscore spam, according to a new report ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-has-a-shovelware-problem-40-percent-of-2025-releases-were-gamerscore-spam-new-report s4awQjvbFUFST89AS6XvTo Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:58:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, and the Xbox Ally Armoury Crate aren't loading and throwing up a "Check your account" box — what is error code 0x803f8001? Here's what we know. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-apps-like-notepad-arent-loading-what-is-error-code-0x803f8001-and-how-d r7KbHfz67Rdgm6bLaEqTtg Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:15:41 +0000 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:09:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Instead of a Microsoft Wrapped, we got a recap — and it’s noticeably light on the company’s biggest controversies ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/theres-no-microsoft-wrapped-this-year-but-there-is-a-recap-microsoft-left-out-all-the-bad-news zMKoMcnWFmyM9qCzWRKtx7 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:02:35 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:36:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t settle for Windows 11’s default design. The Microsoft Store is your unlikely savior for customization ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/dislike-the-look-of-windows-11-the-microsoft-store-is-your-unlikely-savior myqvE5LiZxvLNgzU45ky7n Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:45:17 +0000 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:22:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Store Awards 2025 lean heavily on AI and overlook obvious standouts — community voting has been ditched ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-store-awards-2025-lean-heavily-on-ai-and-community-voting-ditched S4ZWbjQoKmbJHj3M7QvMuS Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Uninstalling apps on Windows 11 is about to get much easier — and it’s long overdue ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/uninstalling-apps-on-windows-11-is-about-to-get-much-easier-and-its-long-overdue YJBXLmgkd4cqJTU8AjuNiP Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:08:11 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:13:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft takes a swing at Ninite with its own multi-app install package feature powered by the Microsoft Store ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-takes-a-swing-at-ninite-with-its-own-multi-app-install-package-feature-powered-by-the-microsoft-store yQo78qatbmHvQRc2GwRxxC Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:42:37 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:57:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft limits control over app updates in Windows 11 — users can only pause for 5 weeks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-quietly-removes-ability-to-permanently-stop-apps-from-automatically-updating-on-windows-11-just-like-system-updates yXf2NBjMkHu3syRT4mXGdf Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:34:06 +0000 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:49:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Store drops fees for individual developers — Apple still charges $99 per year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-store-drops-fees-for-individual-developers-apple-still-charges-usd99-per-year BUo3BaX8RS9VTFyqk5HYjS Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:45:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gamers celebrate as Microsoft bans exploitative bundle tactics ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-bans-exploitative-devs-from-selling-gamerscore-on-xbox-and-bundle-spamming-the-store-gamers-rejoice pytSfrBHomGMTYshNcrYAV Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:08:00 +0000 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:30:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is now a must use app store in 2025 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/the-microsoft-store-on-windows-11-is-actually-great-now-heres-why-you-should-be-using-it-in-2025 dXL3QhQzJuqrx7YUNtWkri Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:25:35 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:05:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft kills Movies & TV storefront on Windows and Xbox — here's what will happen to your purchased media ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-kills-movies-and-tv-storefront-on-windows-and-xbox-heres-what-will-happen-to-your-purchased-media iNU2yerK8P7nqcTYbprTcD Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:34:18 +0000 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:41:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wish this version of the Microsoft Store shipped 10 years ago ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/i-wish-this-version-of-the-microsoft-store-shipped-10-years-ago 3YCtS7BYZ4JoTxVoXQvVZe Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:39:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft makes it free for developers to publish Windows apps on the Microsoft Store ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11-app-store-free-publishing-announcement-build-2025 phjDKenZAA8wHuQTAvbHrC Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft has closed its "Experience Center" store in Sydney, Australia — as it ramps up a continued digital growth campaign ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-closed-experience-center-store-in-sydney-australia b2qvQTRLn8QswANhzxrzPB Fri, 16 May 2025 09:52:32 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 10:46:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two of my least favorite things about the Microsoft Store are about to get fixed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/two-of-my-least-favorite-things-about-the-microsoft-store-are-about-to-get-fixed gioRwJDf8HVWL9bQ3LqqoW Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:46:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox "Adaptive Joystick" launched at Microsoft Ability Summit — Now available exclusively in the Microsoft Store ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-latest-xbox-accessibility-accessory-is-available-now-exclusively-via-the-microsoft-store S6KxVGxWcKgYjVcnvQDmGj Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:11:32 +0000 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:40:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 10 Mobile’s app store bites the dust, half a decade after support ended ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/phones/windows-phone/windows-10-mobiles-app-store-bites-the-dust-half-a-decade-after-support-ended 4iFcikS3M7286A7MUbxKpQ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:41:48 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Microsoft Store update will let you save 100GB of space for games with a couple clicks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/this-microsoft-store-update-will-let-you-save-100gb-of-space-for-games-with-a-couple-clicks yJsWGW7T7eWek2wAfqp8nX Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:36:56 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ubuntu on WSL doesn't have to rely on the Microsoft Store any longer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/ubuntu-installations-on-wsl-2-are-now-better-than-ever-and-dont-require-the-microsoft-store hKypm58xmbpGGxHSsUxcDD Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:45:39 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft replaces free wallpaper website with an unorganized mess in the Microsoft Store ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-replaces-free-wallpaper-website-with-an-unorganized-mess-in-the-microsoft-store XDJGA5xNrtaYeEtafBfPtL Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:43:36 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is shutting down its flagship retail storefront in the UK — cuts lease short in the heart of London ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-is-shutting-down-its-flagship-retail-storefront-in-the-uk-cuts-lease-short-in-the-heart-of-london okUXJwBYTYcNZxjZPcwATW Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:17:49 +0000 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:30:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ DarkSky for BlueSky promises exclusive features for "skeeters" on Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/darksky-for-bluesky-promises-exclusive-features-for-skeeters-on-windows-11 bYF5nSBukdMfx9hfQ5bRDG Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:00:02 +0000 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:27:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is about to get even more useful ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/the-microsoft-store-on-windows-11-is-about-to-get-even-more-useful dJbyu5XpAfec47d2B33sNX Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:41:49 +0000 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:47:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Use Black Friday to get some free cash with this Xbox gift card deal ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/use-black-friday-to-get-some-free-cash-with-this-xbox-gift-card-deal t4L3RWNA7wQGp7E8ZLtJmb Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:28:34 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11's Instant Games experience is no longer instant ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/windows-11s-instant-games-experience-is-no-longer-instant 3ZDrHe38bxD5bGLbA4fHHN Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:18:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, and other mobile games are here for Windows 11's Microsoft Store — here's why you can't play them ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/pubg-mobile-honor-of-kings-and-other-mobile-games-are-here-for-windows-11s-microsoft-store-heres-why-you-cant-play-them mzJhujZefcBTFCyACaHMMC Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:02:26 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Store update adds "immersive experience" to showcase apps and games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-store-update-adds-immersive-experience-to-showcase-apps-and-games cBRegDzFMWTKybHLAbew2n Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:41:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's time for Insiders to update Windows 11 if they want to try the latest clock app and version of the Microsoft Store ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11 FJ5tQY5fBxB5vMB9Sij4L4 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:03:32 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ California signs a law that will make digital game stores fess up about your lack of ownership of what you're buying ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/california-signs-a-law-that-will-make-digital-game-stores-fess-up-about-your-lack-of-ownership-of-what-youre-buying u794WazWstJZHpeaiXh746 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:29:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's the best app in the Microsoft Store? Microsoft wants to know! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/whats-the-best-app-in-the-microsoft-store-microsoft-wants-to-know 5FsVH7REKTTqVYEmavHwxN Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:07:06 +0000 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:17:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11's Microsoft Store update will make it easier than ever to find any app you've ever installed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11s-microsoft-store-update-will-make-it-easier-than-ever-to-find-any-app-youve-ever-installed 4JtwPnuetG6YwAUnmLkndF Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:45:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox 360 Marketplace shutdown FAQ: store closing date, digital game sales & discounts, online servers, and other questions answered ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-360-marketplace-shutdown-faq 8PJymNGXBLoiuw72Az3kbW Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:17:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is this a handy new feature or another Windows 11 ad? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/is-this-a-handy-new-feature-or-another-windows-11-ad XcekD9yYc25JV8b8rVJukg Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:35:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ NVIDIA GeForce Now memberships are half off, just in time to check out the "half" integration in the Xbox Store ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/nvidia-geforce-now-memberships-are-half-off-just-in-time-to-check-out-the-half-integration-in-the-xbox-store M8WgPBEFnPkSjDnGX6uus6 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:09:40 +0000 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:18:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new Windows 11 feature makes it easier to find your favorite apps and updates ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/this-new-windows-11-feature-makes-it-easier-to-find-your-favorite-apps-and-updates t8a5xx5Fic3jRETFAkfXQT Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:10:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft accused of "quietly wrapping apps... with some malware-looking .NET executable wrapper," but tech giant says it's just a new Store installer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-accused-of-quietly-wrapping-apps-with-some-malware-looking-net-executable-wrapper-but-tech-giant-says-its-just-a-new-store-installer NAa8BxNRKMrxn6inyZDsQm Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:47:38 +0000 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:47:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's how you can make the Microsoft Store 40% faster with just a few clicks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/heres-how-you-can-make-the-microsoft-store-40-faster-with-just-a-few-clicks yCPRb872dwMCkoinnkTz97 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:30:25 +0000 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:30:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dropbox's new beta app brings saved files to the File Explorer and Taskbar on Windows 11 for easy accessibility ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/dropboxs-new-beta-app-brings-saved-files-to-the-file-explorer-and-taskbar-on-windows-11-for-easy-accessibility uU4TFsUDcog3UtYxty3JXD Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:11:24 +0000 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:44:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two years isn't a long time to wait for this 4.5-star-rated app that lets you boost the performance of your Windows 11 PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/two-years-isnt-a-long-time-to-wait-for-this-45-star-rated-app-that-lets-you-boost-the-performance-of-your-windows-11-pc HSgF7gnzuSC2FL44skkpEj Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:42:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nice — Microsoft Store rolling out new 'Arcade' section with dozens of free, no-download games to more users ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/nice-microsoft-store-rolling-out-new-arcade-section-with-dozens-of-free-no-download-games-to-more-users URjDmihXYgn4PcpUW2ATjC Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:48:04 +0000 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:51:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft prioritizes the discoverability of new apps and games on the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-prioritizes-the-discoverability-of-new-apps-and-games-on-the-microsoft-store-for-windows-11 sC47MzLYdJBbo7XesrdTNg Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:57:00 +0000 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:59:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 installs HP Smart app without your permission and renames your printers, confirms Microsoft ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11-installs-hp-smart-app-without-your-permission-and-renames-your-printers-confirms-microsoft rBQXinXiGLaRbGKrzgnXfe Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:49:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Microsoft Store now lets you pick which drives install and store games either manually or by default ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/the-microsoft-store-now-lets-you-pick-which-drives-install-and-store-games-either-manually-or-by-default ZW7M2R4K7ethgeDAKmk8GB Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:02:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ This fake ledger app on the Microsoft Store may have stolen over half a million dollars worth of crypto ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/a-ledger-app-on-the-microsoft-store-may-be-fake-and-stealing-your-cryptocurrency F2USmG6J4ugNL9qYm5UrRd Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:16 +0000 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:12:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of the Microsoft Store's most annoying issues just got fixed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/one-of-the-microsoft-stores-most-annoying-issues-just-got-fixed PHYB9dotaXGpZaEb9EsRYB Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:08:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's how to grab a $100 Xbox gift card for only $88 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/heres-how-to-grab-a-dollar100-xbox-gift-card-for-only-dollar88 o4WHh4PotjijuVHofZcKbj Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:04:22 +0000 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:06:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI is here to help you pick the best apps from the Microsoft Store ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/ai-is-here-to-help-you-pick-the-best-apps-from-the-microsoft-store FdP9WSjgSJCVXV5rwr64kL Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:31:33 +0000