
Next, locate the ‘Program Files’ folder from the list and double-click on it to open.Īfter that, from the ribbon menu of the window, click on the ellipsis icon (three horizontal dots). Then, double-click on your Windows installer drive to open it. Alternatively, you can also press the Windows+ E keys together on your keyboard to open it. To unhide the WindowsApps folder that contains the Microsoft Store apps’ installation files, open ‘This PC’ by double-clicking on the shortcut present on your desktop. However, that is not the case many hidden folders are usually maintained by the system and are hidden because either they contain information too technical for a typical user, or have crash reports and diagnostics data that is again not very useful to a layman user. This folder is hidden by default on every Windows system but it’s fairly easier to unhide and access the contents of it.įor the uninitiated, unhiding a hidden folder might feel like tinkering with essential files and probably causing harm to the system files. By default, the installation location of Microsoft Store apps is not visible.Īpps downloaded from the Microsoft Store are saved in a folder called ‘WindowsApps’ inside the ‘Program Files’ directory of your Windows installation drive.

However, they are not stored like any other app when installed. Update: As has been pointed out in the comments, the site appears to be offline for now.Microsoft Store apps function like any other app in your system. To install an app, just run the download and it will install as normal.Īs Ghacks points out, you can’t use the service to download paid applications or games for free - AdGuard blocks those listings. You'll need to download the AppxBundle (application) and EAppxBundle (updater) files.

You’ll see the file name, when it is set to expire, the SHA-1 hashes and size, which helps you to download the right file. The tool will list all of the available downloads for that app, and you can click the one you want to save a copy.

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But what if you want to download a copy of the app for installing later, or on multiple systems? Well it turns out there is a way to do this.
