Wednesday, August 27, 2014

How to Install and Upgrade Apps in Windows 8 without Windows Store

Windows 8 by default allows users only to install and upgrade apps with the help of Windows Store. Thus, if you are willing to download any type of third party app, which has failed to clear security checks demanded by Microsoft, you have to enable the entry into Local Group Policy for the personal computer. Once you managed to do so and enabled your entry, you could easily install various utility apps of Windows 8 even without the requirement of store. For this, you should essentially follow some of the important steps, as mentioned here. Run Option
In the first step, you should essentially search for the Run option advent from Start Screen of Windows and click over the same for opening its command prompt.
Type Folder Name
After this, you have to type the name of any folder, program, internet or online resource and documents, which Windows will open on behalf of the user.
Localized Group Policy Editor
Starting from the main screen present at the Localized Group Policy Editor, you have to head into the specific entry. In the next step, you have to put right-click over the Allow all of the trusted apps to achieve the actual installation process.
Upgrade in Windows 8
Now, you would obviously want to activate this entry towards possible apps in non-Windows Store to upgrade in Windows 8. However, it is essential for computer users to make sure of clicking over the Apply and after that, on OK option to allow for bringing changes in different settings of the made entries.
Consider Important Criteria
Before you should choose for the installation or upgrading of any of the non-Windows Store applications, computer users should assure of concerning on some of the important criteria, which experts have mentioned here.
Sign in Cryptographically
Developer of all of these apps should make sure to sign them in cryptographically way as possible.
Original Certificate
Computer system used by individuals should possess the capability to accept the original certificate.
Windows Power Shell
Once your chosen app fulfills two of the aforementioned requirements, you could choose to use Windows Power Shell for operating any of these commands mentioned here.
·         Firstly, in case of app1.appx installation, you have to bring some essential changes based on its name.
·         After this, for another app as winjs.appx, referred as dependency for applications, you have to bring some important amendments based on their necessities or requirements. Dependencies should compulsorily remain incorporated with different types of applications.

Non-Windows Store Application
Now, you would become fully prepared to use the new non-Windows Store application over the Windows 8. However, it is essential for every individual to install such apps only with the help of various trustworthy and reliable sources and make sure of keeping backup handy and recovery image of Windows 8 system in case of finding any issue.
Conclusion

Therefore, by following some of the simple and easy steps, you can go for upgrading and installation of various innovative applications in to Windows 8 that too without any requirement of the Windows Store. 

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