how do I open a downloaded file? When I click on a downloaded file to open it, nothing happens.

Hello Jaspreet. Thanks for getting back to me. It looks like this occurs mainly with .exe type files and apps. I just bought a new HP laptop with Windows 11. I went to the Microsoft website and downloaded Microsoft office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) that I purchased. Then, the downloaded files appeared in the upper right corner of the screen after the download completed. When I clicked on the file or on the open file command, nothing happened. What I had to do was go into Microsoft Store, search for the website, go to the website and find the download I wanted. When I did this, it worked. Also, I wanted to download an app. for my printer. The same thing happened. In both cases I had to go through the Microsoft store, find the app. or .exe file I wanted, then download it. With Windows 10, I never had to go through Microsoft Store to download these types of files. Is there some setting I can change, so I can skip the step of going through Microsoft Store.

Go to settings/ apps/ advance app settings

In the first option that says "choose where to get apps" ensure everywhere is selected.

Hello Denis,

I am Jaspreet Singh.

If this issue occurring for all types of downloaded files or just one particular file type? If this issue is occurring on one file type please mention the file type causing the issue.