How do I change my app recommendation settings so I could download apps that are not in the microsoft store? I cannot locate the Apps and Features settings.

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How do I change my app recommendation settings so I could download apps that are not in the microsoft store? I cannot locate the Apps and Features settings.

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Hi Kerry,

I'm Sumit, here to answer your query at the Microsoft Community.

Are you sure your PC is not in Windows S mode?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win...

To exit S mode,

On your PC running Windows 11 in S mode, open Settings > System > Activation.

Find the Switch to Windows 11 Pro section, then select the Go to the Store link.

Note: Don't select the link under Upgrade your edition of Windows. That's a different process that will keep you in S mode.

On the page that appears in Microsoft Store (Switch out of S mode or a similar page), select the Get button. After you confirm this action, you'll be able to install apps from outside Microsoft Store.

Otherwise, the Setting for Store apps is in Settings>Apps > Advanced app settings> Choose where to get apps.

Hope this helps.

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