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How to manage Microsoft Store apps
WINDOWS 11
By Mary Branscombe
The whole point of the Windows Store is to take the guesswork out of working with Windows applications.
The Windows Store is now known as the Microsoft Store (henceforth, the “Store”) because it’s also where Xbox users get games and Edge users get browser extensions. If an app is in the Store, it’s supposed to mean that it’s trustworthy and safe to install — no more scouring download sites to work out which is the legitimate app and which might have malware infections.
Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (22.09.0, 2025-03-03).