If you need the app right away, you'll need to switch to Windows 10 Pro to install it. Try checking with an app's publisher for the latest info on when that app is coming to the Microsoft Store. An app I really need isn't available in the Microsoft Store. If you want to install a browser (or any other app) not in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to switch to Windows 10 Pro. You can install any browser available in the Microsoft Store and browse to any other search engine website. Beginning in July 2019, the Windows 8 Store is officially closed. Microsoft Edge is the default web browser on Windows 10 S, and Bing is the default search engine in Microsoft Edge. Upgrading your Windows 8 or Windows RT PC to Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 will also bring you enhancements in personalization, search, apps, the Windows Store, and cloud connectivity, all with the security and reliability features you expect from Windows. I want to use a different browser or search engine. Don't worry-that's the way we designed it.īy exclusively running apps from the Microsoft Store, Windows 10 S helps keep your PC running fast and secure and provides peace of mind by removing the risks that come with downloading apps from other places. If you have a Windows 10 PC running Windows 10 S (such as a Surface Laptop), you may notice that it won't install apps from outside the Microsoft Store.
My Windows 10 S PC won't install some apps.
