To pin apps to the taskbar. Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar. If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar.

Learn how to use and install mobile apps on your Windows 11 PC with the Windows Subsystem for Android™.

Choose the apps that will run when you start your device. Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Startup. Open Startup settings. For any app in the list, select the toggle to set it to On. If you want to change the advanced settings for that app, select the arrow and make changes as desired.

You can link your social media account in one of two ways: Use the Xbox mobile app to scan the QR code. Select the Link option which will launch the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, or other social media account.

With the Phone Link, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.

Uninstall from the Start menu. Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall.

Pin and unpin apps to the Start menu. Pin the apps you use most often to the Start menu. Here's how: Select Start from the taskbar. In the Recommended section, select More and then scroll to the app you want to pin. Or you can search for the app by typing the app name in the search box.

If you're in Windows 11 and you're having problems with an app from Microsoft Store, consider these updates and fixes. First, sign in to your Microsoft account. Next, work through these possible solutions in the order presented. Make sure Windows is up to date.

To see a list of your apps, select Start and scroll through the alphabetical list. Some apps are in folders within the app list—like Notepad, which is in the Windows Accessories folder.

Sign in and start apps from the My Apps portal. You can use your work or school account with the web-based My Apps portal to: View and start many of your organization’s cloud-based apps. Access the My Groups portal. Go to the My Account portal.