Where do microsoft app store downloads go

If you can't find an app or you found it, but can't install it, here are some reasons why you might not see it:. The app isn't available in your country or region. Not all apps are available worldwide. An app available in France might not be available in Germany.

If you bought an app in one country or region and then you moved to another one, the apps you had might disappear. Microsoft family settings might be hiding apps. Parents can use family settings to make sure that their child can't view or install apps that are inappropriate for their age. Learn more about Family Safety. The app is no longer available. When an app is removed from Microsoft Store, it takes a little time for the app description page to get removed. In addition, some apps and games aren't available in Microsoft Store, but can be downloaded from the publisher's site directly.

The app isn't compatible with your device. Microsoft Store automatically hides or blocks the purchase button on apps that are incompatible with your device. Your PC was recently updated, but wasn't restarted. If updates for Windows were recently installed, you'll need to restart your PC before you can install apps from Microsoft Store. Your PC isn't authorized to use Microsoft Store apps.

You'll need to sign into the app with your Microsoft account. If you only see Install , select it to start your download and installation. The app or game might not have a product key. If you don't see Install , select the product name. It will take you to the product page. If the button that was previously labeled Buy is now Install , select it to automatically download and install your app or game.

If you bought boxed software that we shipped to you, Order history can't store the product key until you install the software for the first time. Follow the installation instructions that came with the boxed software.

Some apps or games won't store their product key in Order history. If your product key is on a card or the back of the box, keep it somewhere safe. Enter wsreset. A blank command prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close and Microsoft Store will open automatically. Table of contents. Microsoft Store and billing help. Manage a subscription. Shipping, orders, and history. Refunds and exchanges. Authorize or troubleshoot a purchase.

Payment options and updates. Gift cards and Microsoft account balances. Settings, apps, and games in Microsoft Store app. Troubleshoot Microsoft Store app. Sales support help. Microsoft Store Microsoft account dashboard More Select Download tool now , and follow the instructions. On Xbox One To find games, apps, add-ons, or content packs that you downloaded but haven't installed: Press the Xbox button on your controller. Select the game, then select Install.

Microsoft purchased online directly from Microsoft If you buy Microsoft as a digital download from us, there is no product key. Find your Microsoft purchase, and select Install. Microsoft purchased as a pre-paid card from a retail store If you have an unopened pre-paid card for Microsoft , follow the instructions on the back of the card to reveal the product key and redeem and install Microsoft Find your Microsoft , and select Install.

Get more info about installing Office Get more info about using product keys with Office. Select Install Office, and follow the instructions. Visual Studio will open to install the software.

Follow the instructions on the screen. Visual Studio will open Visual Studio Activation. Enter your subscription activation token, and then select Activate. If you can't find an app or you found it, but can't install it, here are some reasons why you might not see it: The app isn't available in your country or region. Learn more about Family Safety The app is no longer available. Need more help? You can also click Pin to taskbar to add Microsoft Store app icon on your taskbar so that you can easily open it next time.

Microsoft has released the new Windows 11 on June 24, How to open or get the new Microsoft Store app on Windows 11? The new Microsoft Store has some improvements and new features. It brings the catalog of Android apps and games to Windows and users can discover Android apps in the Microsoft Store. You can now run your favorite Android mobile games and apps on Windows. It supports for more types of apps. You can open the old Microsoft Store, click the three-dot icon and click Downloads and updates.

Click Get updates button to download and install available updates including Microsoft Store updates. After the updates, the Microsoft Store will restart and you will get the new Microsoft Store app. Also learn how to change Windows 11 password.