Windows + R<\/code> shortcut, type\u00a0ms-windows-store:<\/code> and press Enter<\/em>.<\/p>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"Typing]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nHow to Open Microsoft Store from the Start Menu<\/h2>\n
Press the Windows logo on your keyboard or click on Start<\/em>, type Microsoft Store<\/em>, and hit the Enter<\/em>\u00a0key.<\/p>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"Type]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nHow to Open the Windows 10 Store App from the Command Line<\/h2>\n\n- Press the
Windows logo key + R<\/code> combination, type\u00a0cmd<\/em> into the Run<\/em> input field, and press Enter<\/em>. If you want to open an elevated Command Prompt, type\u00a0cmd<\/em>\u00a0and hit the Ctrl + Shift + Enter<\/code> combination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"Type]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- In the Command Prompt window, type
start ms-windows-store:<\/code>and then press the Enter<\/em>\u00a0key. Don\u2019t forget to add the colon at the end of the command \u2013 otherwise, it won’t execute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"Type]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nIf you plan to use the Microsoft Store app frequently, it’s wise to pin it to the taskbar. To do that, simply right-click the Microsoft Store icon in the taskbar (after you launch it), and then select Pin to taskbar<\/em>.<\/p>\n\r\n\tPRO TIP<\/div>\r\n Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> can keep your PC running smoothly and efficiently. This comprehensive tool helps you clean up junk files, optimize system settings, and improve overall performance.<\/p>\nWith Auslogics BoostSpeed, you can ensure your computer remains fast and reliable, making everyday tasks and app launches quicker and more responsive. <\/div>\r\n
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\nAlso Read<\/strong>: CMD Navigation: How to Change Directory in CMD (Command Prompt)<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Open Microsoft Store Apps from Command Prompt<\/h2>\n
Now, we mentioned that it’s possible to open any Microsoft Store app from Command Prompt. But, to be able to do that, you need to know the app\u2019s Package Family Name and App ID.<\/p>\n
Yes, every Microsoft Store app has a unique Package Family Name and App ID.<\/p>\n
If you’re wondering how to get this information, don\u2019t worry \u2013 we cover everything in our guide below:<\/p>\n
\n- Open the Run<\/em>\u00a0dialog box using the
Windows + R<\/code> key combination.<\/li>\n- In the text field, type the command\u00a0
shell:AppsFolder<\/code>, and hit Enter<\/em>. This opens File Explorer with a list of the Microsoft Store apps installed on your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"Type]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Locate the Microsoft Store app that you wish to open. We\u2019ll use the Camera app as our example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Right-click on it and click Create shortcut<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Click Yes<\/em>\u00a0on the warning prompt that appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Next, go to your desktop, right-click on the Camera shortcut you just created, and select Properties<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- In the Properties<\/em> window, the Shortcut<\/em>\u00a0tab should be selected by default. If it’s not, be sure to click on it. Next to Target Type<\/em>, you\u2019ll see a specific description. Note it down somewhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Now, go to your Start menu, type PowerShell<\/em>, and hit Enter<\/em>. Alternatively, press the
Windows + X<\/code> keyboard shortcut and select Windows PowerShell (Admin)<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"o]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Click Yes<\/em>\u00a0on the system prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Type or paste the following command next to the blinking cursor on the Windows PowerShell screen:\u00a0
get-appxpackage > ABC.txt.<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"Type]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- The idea is to create a text file containing the details of the apps installed on your system. Replace the ABC<\/em>\u00a0part with any suitable name.<\/li>\n
- Launch the Run<\/em>\u00a0dialog box again and type or paste the command\u00a0
%UserProfile%<\/code> followed by Enter<\/em>. This command opens the User profile page in File Explorer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"Paste]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Here, you should see the text file you just created. Double-click on it to find the app\u2019s PackageFamilyName<\/em>. To do that, use the Find function. Press the
Ctrl + F<\/code> shortcut and paste or enter the Target Type<\/em> details (those you noted in step 6 above). You don\u2019t need to type the complete information as shown in Target Type. All you need are the first few characters. You can also use the Target name, which in our case is Microsoft.WindowsCamera<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"You'll]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Click on the Find Next<\/em>\u00a0button to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Next, copy the details next to InstallLocation<\/em>\u00a0to copy the installation location or path of the app and paste it into the File Explorer address bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Press Enter<\/em>.\u00a0You should see a file labeled\u00a0AppxManifest<\/em>. Double-click on it to open it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- By default, the XML file will launch in Internet Explorer. The next step is to locate the APP ID. To do that, press the
Ctrl + F<\/code> shortcut, type\u00a0Executable= <\/strong><\/em>and hit Enter<\/em>. You should see the App ID in the same line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"Locate]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Now, launch Command Prompt by pressing the Win + R keyboard shortcut, type the command\u00a0cmd<\/em> into the \u201cRun\u201d dialog box, and press \u201cEnter\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- In the Command Prompt window, type or paste the command\u00a0
exe shell:appsFolder\\<PackageFamilyName>!<App ID><\/code>and press Enter<\/em>. Replace <PackageFamilyName><\/em> and <App ID><\/em> with the correct PackageFamilyName<\/em> (refer to step 11) and App ID (refer to step 16). In our case, the PackageFamilyName is\u00a0Microsoft.WindowsCamera_8wekyb3d8bbwe<\/em>\u00a0and the Application ID is\u00a0App<\/em>. So, the command line will look something like\u00a0this:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nexplorer.exe shell:appsFolder\\Microsoft.WindowsCamera_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App<\/pre>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"Enter]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nThat\u2019s it. The command should open the Camera app on your desktop.<\/p>\n
\nRelated<\/strong>: Windows Command Prompt: 28 Most Useful CMD Commands [with Examples]<\/a><\/p>\n
\nKeep Your Apps Running Optimally: Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n
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