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Change your app recommendation settings in Windows
Windows 11 Windows 10. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Next to Choose where to get apps, select one of the available options. To see recommendations, select Anywhere, but let me know if there's a comparable app in the Microsoft Store . To stop seeing app recommendations, select Anywhere. Note: You can also be warned if you ...
Install mobile apps and the Amazon Appstore on Windows
Install the Amazon Appstore. To install the Amazon Appstore, you'll need to install it from the Microsoft Store. Get the Amazon Appstore. After it's finished installing, the Amazon Appstore and the Windows Subsystem for Android™ Settings app will appear in the Start menu and your app list. When you're ready, open the Amazon Appstore and sign ...
Find all your apps and programs - Microsoft Support
There are several ways you can find what you need. Select Start , select All apps, and then scroll through the alphabetical list on the left. Tip: To reduce scrolling you can select any letter in the list, then in the alphabet links that display, select a letter to jump down to that section. For example, select "T" if you're looking for the ...
Manage background activity for apps in Windows
Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Power & battery > Battery usage. For an app that lets you manage the background activity, select More options (three vertical dots) > Manage background activity. On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background. Here’s a summary of each option:
Repair apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Apps & features in Settings. Select the More icon next to the app you want to fix. Select the Advanced options link under the name of the app (some apps don't have this option). On the page that opens, select Repair if it's available. If it isn't available or doesn't fix the problem, select Reset.
Windows background apps and your privacy - Microsoft Support
Select Start , then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Scroll to the desired app, select More options on the right edge of the window, then select Advanced options. In the Background apps permissions section, under Let this app run in the background, select one of the following options: Always —The app runs in the background, receiving ...
Get apps from Microsoft Store on your Windows PC
Here's how to download apps and games so you can get up and running right away. Open Microsoft Store. To get a game or app from Microsoft Store: To see more of any category, select Show all at the end of the row. Select the app or game you'd like to download, and then select Get.
What is Smart App Control? - Microsoft Support
Smart App Control adds significant protection from new and emerging threats by blocking apps that are malicious or untrusted. Smart App Control also helps to block potentially unwanted apps, which are apps that may cause your device to run slowly, display unexpected ads, offer extra software you didn't want, or do other things you don't expect ...
Troubleshoot issues with the Xbox app for Windows
Press the Start button on the taskbar, type settings, and then select Settings.; On Windows 10, select Update & Security.On Windows 11, select Windows Update.; On the Windows Update page, select Check for updates to see if any updates are available for your device.; Once the updates have downloaded, select Install now to start the installation.; Following installation, we recommend that you ...
Manage app permissions for your camera in Windows
Some apps take photos or videos with the Camera app. This means that the app will not appear in the list and its access to the camera is determined by the camera access setting for the Camera app. The Camera app won’t capture and send any images to the app that opened it unless you explicitly select the capture button in the Camera app.