Programs can be downloaded and installed in Windows via the Internet and the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft Store
According to Microsoft, the Microsoft Store is the best way to get new programs. The name says it all: this digital store within Windows is from Microsoft. Here you can download free and paid programs. But you can also simply download a program via the internet.
Programs in the Store
Confusing: Programs from the Microsoft Store are called “apps,” just like apps on the smartphone and tablet. These also come from a Store, namely Apple’s App Store or Google’s Play Store. All companies that want to offer an app in the Microsoft Store must comply with Microsoft’s conditions. Think of conditions regarding safety. Microsoft receives a portion of the proceeds from paid apps. Learn how to download an app on a Windows PC.