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Accessing the Windows Store
2 Minute Miracle

Objective

Microsoft has made it easy for you to access all of your favorite games, entertainment, social media, and other applications from within the Windows store.  

What You'll need

  1. A PC running Windows 8
  2. A Microsoft account

Procedure

Accessing the Windows Store:
  1. Sign up for a free Microsoft account at Http://login.live.com. If you want to install a paid app, you'll need to put a credit card on your account as well.
  2. From the Start Screen select the "store" tile.
  3. Select an App you like to learn more about details about it. This includes reviews and it's rating from other users. 
  4. To install the app, click "Install" on the screen. When finished it will automatically appear on your Start Screen.
  5. To uninstall, from the Start Screen press and hold the App tile, then select "Uninstall"
  6. To see your purchase history, swipe down on the screen to display the App Bar, then select "Your Apps"
  7. To reinstall an App, select it from "your apps"

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Need More Help?

 
Windows 8 offers a lot of new ways of interacting with your computer. If you have questions, Geek Squad Agents are always standing by, reach out to us on Twitter, or Chat With an Agent today!
 
As always, you can find Geek Squad Agents at your nearest Geek Squad Precinct, on the phone at 1-800-GeekSquad, or standing by to chat online 24/7/365.