


The software can be primarily downloaded through the Microsoft Store.Īlthough this limitation is restrictive, the relatively good news is that users can re-download purchased apps from the Windows Store at any time, so the process of getting a universal app back if you regret uninstalling it later shouldn’t be a major issue. This implies that apps in your Windows computer will also be compatible with Xbox, Windows phones, and tablets. Microsoft has launched an initiative for all apps across their different platforms to be universal. You can still remove a universal app from your Start Menu’s All Apps list, but you’ll need to uninstall it completely (right-click on the app’s entry in the Start Menu and select Uninstall). Unfortunately, the steps described in this tip apply only to desktop apps, and won’t work with universal apps.

The Windows 10 All Apps list is home to both traditional “desktop” apps as well as “universal” apps from the Windows Store.
